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THE BRITE BLOG

We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

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A young person is sitting at a desk with purple headphones on, writing in a notebook. The desk is covered in trinkets, crystals, and notes. The writer is bathed in a soft, pink glow.

A young person is sitting at a desk with purple headphones on, writing in a notebook. The desk is covered in trinkets, crystals, and notes. The writer is bathed in a soft, pink glow.

The Letter

A college student describes her experience growing up as a child of parents with alcohol use disorder and the effects it has had on her life and relationships in a love letter to a friend.

Jun 13, 20244 min read

A young person sits in a jail cell with their hands handcuffed. The jail cell bars are casting a long shadow over the negative space of the photo.

A young person sits in a jail cell with their hands handcuffed. The jail cell bars are casting a long shadow over the negative space of the photo.

How Did This All Begin?

An incarcerated adult tells the story of their struggle with substance use disorder and how they ended up in jail.

May 29, 20242 min read

A young woman sits on a couch holding a beer bottle in her right hand. Her left hand is covering her face as if she is ashamed or upset. There are several other empty beer bottles in the foreground.

A young woman sits on a couch holding a beer bottle in her right hand. Her left hand is covering her face as if she is ashamed or upset. There are several other empty beer bottles in the foreground.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 3

A college student interviews a friend about her experience with alcohol use disorder and her struggle with addiction.

Mar 13, 20245 min read

A photograph of a small, red toy sportscar next to a glass of brown alcohol. The red car is being blocked by a small toy police car.

A photograph of a small, red toy sportscar next to a glass of brown alcohol. The red car is being blocked by a small toy police car.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 2

A college student interviews a peer about his experience with alcohol use disorder, receiving a DUI, and sobering up.

Feb 6, 20244 min read

A man is passed out face down on a couch with one arm drooping to the floor. There are several empty alcohol bottles and glasses on the floor.

A man is passed out face down on a couch with one arm drooping to the floor. There are several empty alcohol bottles and glasses on the floor.

Alcohol Use Disorder: From the Perspective of the Alcoholic, Interview 1

A college student recounts an interview with a peer who deals with alcohol use disorder and discusses his experience with rehab.

Jan 18, 20245 min read

A close up image of a green prescription drug bottle on its side with white pills spilling across a table top.

A close up image of a green prescription drug bottle on its side with white pills spilling across a table top.

David's Addiction

A college student discusses a friend's experience becoming addicted to pain killers and how they recovered.

Dec 28, 20232 min read

A group of young people are holding red plastic Solo cups filled with red liquid and straws at a party.

A group of young people are holding red plastic Solo cups filled with red liquid and straws at a party.

How BRITE Helped Me Cope with My Family’s Addiction

A college student discusses how working with BRITE helped her process her experience growing up around addiction in her family.

Sep 17, 20233 min read

A white person's hands are stretched out over drug paraphernalia including white powder, a small lit candles, a spoon, and a syringe.

A white person's hands are stretched out over drug paraphernalia including white powder, a small lit candles, a spoon, and a syringe.

Meth and My Life

A college student discusses her experience watching people close to her struggle with meth use and addiction, and the ways it has affected her life.

Jul 31, 20235 min read

A man with salt and pepper hair holds a mostly empty bottle of hard alcohol to his forehead. He appears solemn and distraught.

A man with salt and pepper hair holds a mostly empty bottle of hard alcohol to his forehead. He appears solemn and distraught.

Living With An Alcoholic Father

A college student discusses how her dad's alcoholism has affected her family and her decision not to drink.

Jul 9, 20236 min read

Alcohol Abuse Within the Family

A college student discusses alcohol use disorder and the effects that his uncle's addiction has had on his family.

Jun 14, 20234 min read

A close up image of an orange Rx bottle of white pills that is spilling on to a table next to a metal stethoscope and empty syringe.

A close up image of an orange Rx bottle of white pills that is spilling on to a table next to a metal stethoscope and empty syringe.

The Seriousness of the Opioid Crisis

A CSUCI student discusses their experience with the opioid crisis in Ventura County.

Apr 30, 20233 min read

A hand is laying on a table, palm facing up. The hand is chained to a bottle of hard liquor, also sitting on the table.

A hand is laying on a table, palm facing up. The hand is chained to a bottle of hard liquor, also sitting on the table.

How Did This Happen?

A poem written by a college student about the experience of drinking and alcohol use disorder.

Apr 23, 20231 min read

Addiction

Addiction

Addiction

She had blue hair, with a green streak. I left the store to get to the car and there I saw her, mourning life.

Jul 24, 20201 min read

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