Hangovers By Jennifer Pashley

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My favorite story throughout the term is by far “Hangovers” by Jennifer Pashley. It makes me feel deeply for those battling addiction. I live in Ohio where there is a heroin epidemic claiming so many lives. I know that Pashley is talking about alcohol, but I can’t help thinking about other addictions (drugs, food, etc.). I hope people battling addiction could read her story and take the necessary steps to take back their lives because I know how addiction can be destructive on all levels.
Reading “Hangovers” by Jennifer Pashley was like watching a Public Service Announcement (PSA). The visual was very powerful and the message spot-on. Her story can be used to raise awareness against binge drinking and other types of addiction. I think, it can

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