A recent opioid-abuse awareness ad isn’t just targeted at teens; it’s also written and directed by one.
A Teen Wrote and Co-Directed This Powerful PSA About the Rapid Spiral of Opioid Addiction
'Hey Charlie' aims to promote medical treatment over faith-based recovery

The long-form spot shows how quickly opioid addiction can derail a young life that seemed to be on the right track.
The Smithers Foundation