Miss New York: My Substance Use & Recovery Story

Can anyone truly understand the struggles of substance use disorder without hearing the stories of those affected? Meet Victoria Treadwell, the 2023 Miss New York for America Strong, whose incredible journey from growing up on a dairy farm to surviving a near-fatal overdose is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Victoria candidly shares how her introduction to heroin by a teenager on her family's farm sent her life into a downward spiral. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that addiction doesn't discriminate and underscores the urgent need to challenge the harmful stereotypes surrounding substance use disorder.