Challenge
The fear of enduring withdrawal symptoms alone is a major psychological barrier for individuals attempting to overcome opioid addiction. The isolation and uncertainty surrounding the process can discourage users from beginning recovery at all.
The fear of enduring withdrawal symptoms alone is a major psychological barrier for individuals attempting to overcome opioid addiction. The isolation and uncertainty surrounding the process can discourage users from beginning recovery at all.
Approach
Designed a supportive withdrawal kit intended to reduce feelings of isolation and increase emotional preparedness during early recovery.
Designed a supportive withdrawal kit intended to reduce feelings of isolation and increase emotional preparedness during early recovery.
The system combined practical tools with guided messaging and structured touchpoints, reframing withdrawal as a supported process rather than a solitary event. The goal was not to replace medical care, but to complement it by addressing the emotional and experiential gaps often overlooked in treatment.
Impact
Positions design as a tool for behavioral support — demonstrating how thoughtful systems and communication can reduce friction at critical moments of change.
Positions design as a tool for behavioral support — demonstrating how thoughtful systems and communication can reduce friction at critical moments of change.
Bonus: The concept was shared directly with the Chief Creative Officer at Havas, which led to an internship opportunity — reinforcing the strength of the idea and initiative behind it.
