A Hoosier was recognized Friday by President Obama for her part in the fight against drugs.
Justin Phillips received a "Champions of Change" award from the president in the White House. Phillips founded Overdose Lifeline, a non-profit organization that raises awareness about Narcan. That's the drug that can reverse an opioid overdose.
Her son, 20-year-old Aaron Sims, died from a heroin overdose in 2013.
Last year, Phillips worked with Indiana legislators to pass a bill known as Aaron's Law, which expands access to Narcan for the public.
"I just wanted to save other people's lives and make a difference. I didn't want Aaron to be gone in vain. He was such a good kid and he would have wanted to do this. So it's just a tremendous honor," she said.
Phillips says about 8,000 lives have been saved across our state because of access to Narcan.
