PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — As National Substance Abuse Recovery Month continues through September, the city of Petersburg celebrated with a resource fair at its public library.
With more than 15 vendors in one room, the event hosted on Wednesday, Sept. 25 offered vital resources for those battling substance abuse.
People in all different stages of their recovery journey shared their stories — from those who had been in recovery for decades to those still in active addiction. Speakers included Brittany Ahrend, who struggled with alcoholism and prescription drug addiction for about 15 years…