‘We must stop the stigma:’ A Betor Way remembers those lost to addiction

By , Daily Memphian Published: September 04, 2022 4:00 AM CT
<strong>Heather Teague looks upon the &ldquo;Can You See Me Now?&rdquo; banners in the parking lot of Hope Church in Cordova on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Teague attended the ceremony in honor of her brother Stephen McDivitt, who died from an overdose in June 2017 at age 31.</strong> (Alicia Davidson/Daily Memphian)

Heather Teague looks upon the “Can You See Me Now?” banners in the parking lot of Hope Church in Cordova on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Teague attended the ceremony in honor of her brother Stephen McDivitt, who died from an overdose in June 2017 at age 31. (Alicia Davidson/Daily Memphian)

“It’s like when people struggle with eating disorders and mental illness. These are real people, and they had so much going for them.”

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Alicia Davidson

Alicia Davidson

Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.


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