Stories
Below are individuals in our community who have overcome substance use disorders and hope to improve the stigma in Northwest Colorado by sharing their incredible stories.
Stories
CHARLIE PEDDIE
Charlie tells his story to emphasize that drug addiction can happen to anyone. “I’m an affluent kid from an affluent community,” he said. “But many of my friends, who grew up in the same place and in the same way, are now in prison or on the streets with heroin or fentanyl addiction. Six have died. This epidemic doesn’t discriminate against anyone.”
Kevin Kohlbrenner
Kevin Kohlbrenner never imagined he’d be what he is today — a college graduate, homeowner, husband and, soon, father. He battled SUD nearly his whole life and hopes his story will make an impact in shifting the stigma.
Susan Stout
Susan Stout didn’t realize the numerous resources that were available to her when she was battling her SUD. She is at a point in which she hopes her story will help others in similar situations.
Shauna Schreiner
Shauna Schreiner struggled with Alcohol Use Disorder for years and has not had an easy road to recovery. Shauna wants to encourage people in the community by sharing her story and let them know there are resources out there available to them.
Kristen Corrier
For many people, using opioids just once puts them on a path to opioid use disorder. For Steamboat’s own Kristen Corrier, it was heroin. But after using for more than a decade, she’s now in recovery. Find out how Kristen is becoming the heroine of her own story.
Christopher Ray
After battling SUD for decades, Christopher knew it was time for a change. While in recovery, he and his friend created a Facebook group as a way for people in Steamboat to find substance-free settings and events or meet others in recovery.
