"Anyone who really follows my writing knows I write primarily on the Heroin Epidemic. Statistically, it is the worst drug epidemic our nation has ever faced. I lost my cousin to a heroin overdose nearly 10 years ago and ever since I have used my words to help other families who are going through a similar situation, cope. Drug addiction affects more than just the user, it affects entire family units and communities. I speak on that. What the loved ones go through while someone they care deeply about is battling addiction. My work caught the attention of Steve Rogers, producer of the Emmy nominated documentary series, Here’s the Story, and an episode chronicling my efforts will air this fall to 2.2 million households and stream online." Name: Alicia Cook Identifies: Curly-haired person Medium: Writer, Editor. I work full-time as the Director of Communications at a private college in NJ, so I write literally around the clock. Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Instagram: @thealiciacook Twitter: the_alicia_cook Website: www.thealiciacook.com Alicia, we are inspired by how you moving issues forward with your writing. 🙌🏾⭐️✍🏽 Thank you for using your creativity and interest in other people's stories to speak truth to power. 🔮 💜💠 We are big fans of your book, Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately, and we can’t wait to check out the documentary you have been involved with this fall. 📽 📚 #aliciacook #onemillionwildhearts #writer #editor #newjersey #thealiciacook #uplifttogether #5womxnartists #badasswomxn #womxnwhowrite #womxnwriters #writersofinstagram #opioidepidemic #heresthestory #heroinepidemic #steverogers #stuffivebeenfeelinglately #womenauthors (at New Jersey / California)