Mom in Viral Overdose Photo Says She Has Been Sober for 3 Years

Mom in Viral Overdose Photo Says She Has Been Sober for 3 Years
Erika Hurt in a police photo and viral photo after her overdose Town of Hope Police Department
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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An Indiana woman who went viral after a police photo showed her in the midst of a heroin overdose—with a syringe in hand—said she has been sober for three years.

Erika Hurt, who was revived with Narcan, said the photo was a significant moment in her life, serving as a call for her to get clean.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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