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California Celebrity Healthcare Attorney Pledges $1-Million to End U.S. Opioid Crisis

  • Mar 5, 2019
  • 1 min read

Attorney Harry Nelson, a leading expert on America’s healthcare future, a Forbes author, and an international educator on advancing standards in addiction treatment, has pledged to donate $1-million from the online profits of his soon-to-be-released new book, The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain, to charities across America in 2019, according to Nelson.

Proceeds will be initially donated to Young People in Recovery, The National Alliance for Recovery Residences, and the Behavioral Health Providers Foundation.

 
 
 

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I found the article really meaningful because the opioid crisis is something many communities are still continuing to face. Some time ago, I worked with a mobile app development company while exploring an idea for a simple recovery support app that could remind people about medication and provide daily check-ins. Reading about initiatives like this pledge made me think about how useful small digital tools can be when they’re combined with real human support. It’s a reminder that solving big challenges often requires both compassionate people and thoughtful technology working together.

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Mar 08

I found the article really meaningful because the opioid crisis is something many communities are still struggling with. A while ago I worked with a mobile app development agency when we were exploring an idea for a simple recovery support app that could remind people about medication and daily check ins. Reading about efforts like this pledge made me think how helpful small digital tools could be when combined with real support. Big problems often need both people and smart technology working together.

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Oct 10, 2025

That’s an incredible gesture! It’s inspiring to see influential people using their resources to tackle something as serious as the opioid crisis. Real change happens when people take responsibility instead of looking for shortcuts. It reminds me of when I thought about finding someone to take my CompTIA exam for me, but I chose CompTIA Exams Help instead. With the right guidance, you can achieve your goals ethically and make a real difference.

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Oct 09, 2025

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Oct 04, 2025

It's inspiring to see such significant commitment to tackling the opioid crisis, a cause I'm deeply passionate about as a public health student. While volunteering at a local harm reduction clinic, I found myself struggling to balance my hands-on work with the demanding research for my dissertation on addiction treatment models Seeking dissertation help online allowed me to maintain my academic progress while continuing to support the community work that truly matters to me during this critical public health emergency


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