LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A car accident in 2007 is where Rebecca Rohl’s substance abuse disorder story begins.

Rohl said she first became addicted to pain medications, and then made the switch to alcohol. 

“My life was spiraling out of control. I lost my job, I pretty much had lost everything. I was showing no signs of stopping,” she said.

Rohl and her mother, Melinda Hill, said that’s where Casey’s Law came in to help. Rohl said she struggled to fully recover, and her mother was able to file for Casey’s Law.

It’s a way for loved ones to intervene when they notice someone in need of help to get a court-ordered addiction treatment.

“You’re not taking away their freedom. They will have no record, there’s no criminal or court record. They follow everything under Casey’s Law, what the judge orders, they seek the treatment and get the treatment, there’s no court record,” Hill said.

That was the beginning of Rohl’s journey to recovery. Rohl said it took some time, but she was finally able to recover from her alcohol addictions.

“I live a free life, fully restored, able to do what we all want to do,” Rohl said.

Rohl said she’s now married and calls herself a “bonus Mom” to two step-daughters. She’s involved with her church and has a job. She also keeps in touch with her mom.

“It’s kind of like being able to take that breath and breathe and relax. I don’t think at any point when she was struggling did my body ever fully relax,” Hill said.

This mother-daughter duo just wants others to know Casey’s Law is out there to help anyone who is struggling.

“It’s an amazing resource. There are people who will help you do this. You’re not alone. You have to have the courage to do it,” Rohl said.

Hill said she understands how hard it can be to watch a loved one suffer with addiction, and is willing to help anyone with questions about Casey’s Law.