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Paloma Elsesser: 15 Years Sober, Fights Overdose Crisis
27 Jul
Summary
- Supermodel Paloma Elsesser advocates for overdose education.
- She has been sober for 15 years following personal loss.
- Elsesser promotes naloxone use to reverse opioid overdoses.
Supermodel Paloma Elsesser has dedicated her platform to a deeply personal cause: supporting those battling addiction and the overdose crisis. After struggling with substance abuse in her youth and losing a close friend to an overdose in 2019, Elsesser achieved 15 years of sobriety. This journey fuels her current advocacy work.
Elsesser is now a vocal partner with the nonprofit organization End Overdose. Her efforts focus on raising awareness about naloxone, a life-saving medication capable of rapidly reversing opioid overdoses. She aims to destigmatize addiction and provide accessible education, drawing from her own experiences to connect with and support others.
Navigating the fashion industry, which she notes can glamorize substance use, Elsesser prioritizes creating safe spaces. She emphasizes the importance of community, particularly with other sober women, and relies on her family and team to maintain a supportive environment. Her candid approach to sobriety encourages vulnerability and connection, offering hope and resources to those affected by addiction.
