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Recovery in the News
2010
Hooked- Do reality shows merely exploit addicts or give them a shot at redemption?
Matthew Gilbert, Boston Globe, March 14, 2010
Suffolk County to reexamine laws on sober homes
Judge's decision blocks regulations enacted in 2003
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Times Review Newspapers, March 11, 2010
Educators believe 'recovery high school' might work in Brockton
Kyle Alspach, Enterprise News, February 28, 2010
‘I’m not killing her with my disease anymore’
Timothy J. Carroll, Hoboken Reporter, February 28, 2010
Penn professor works to transform drug-control policy
Don Sapatkin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 22, 2010
Building better lives- Recovery program involves trade instruction taught by recovering addicts
Carole Sharwarkoun, Sun-Times Media, February 20, 2010
A fog lifts over the Santa Cruz surf scene
Mark Conley, San Jose Mercury News, February 12, 2010
Unregulated sober houses are a vital resource
Tom Mooney, Providence Journal, February 7, 2010
Recovery high school proposed in Natrona County
Jackie Borchardt, Casper Star-Tribune, February 6, 2010
People in recovery urge lawmakers to undo governor’s cut
Mike Sparo, The Journal News, February 3, 2010
Rules on Addiction and Mental Health Parity Issued by Obama Administration
Bob Curley, Join Together, January 29, 2010
Home will focus on intervention
Stewart Warren, The Herald-News, January 17, 2010
The Nature of Addiction - 2010
David Kerr, New Jersey On-Line, January 16, 2010
Parents champion drug treatment reform: Son's addiction spurs help for others
Lisa Thompson, Erie Times-News, PA, January 18, 2010
Second Chances For Unlikely Candidates
Andres Caballero, New America Media, January 19, 2010
A D.C. activist with humble roots has powerful people adopting her cause
Manuel Roig-Franzia,
Washington Post,
December 24, 2009
For ski cross racer Del Bosco, new sport offered a fresh start
Vicki Michaelis,
USA Today,
January 14, 2010
Mental Health isn't the Issue -Stigma is
Josephine Marcotty and Maura Lerner, StarTribune.com, December 29, 2009
Addicted pharmacist gets clean and tells the tale
Laura Ungar, Courier-Journal.com, January 3, 2010
New line of thinking in addiction
Jon Walker, ArgusLeader.com, January 11, 2010
Fed judges: Wash. felony inmates should get vote
Rachel la Corte, The Seattle Times, January 5, 2010
Old Town filmmaking project provides an escape from addiction and despair
Inara Verzemnieks, OregonLive.com, January 9, 2010
Nothing mysterious about author's mission
John Russell, The Dunn County News, December 27, 2009
Overcoming addiction is only the beginning at Women for Sobriety
Mary Jane Smetanka, Star Tribune, December 21, 2009
Drug Addicts Graduation from Rehab in Hattieville Prison
Jacqueline Godwin, 7 News Belize, December 18, 2009
Video chat hits on issues of drug epidemic
Russ Zimmer, Lancaster Eagle Gazette, December 15, 2009
Recovery not possible without awareness
Jessica Cuffman, The Marion Star, December 15, 2009
Rx for Death
Russ Zimmer, ChillicotheGazette.com, December 5, 2009
Amid recession, meth menace evolves
Kari Huus, Msnbc.com, December 3, 2009
Thanksgiving service beyond the numbers
Ellen Fagg Weist, The Salt Lake Tribune, November 26, 2009
Zanzibaris kicking the heroin habit
Frederica Boswell, BBC News, Zanzibar, November 2, 2009
Holidays Can Be Tough For Those Recovering From Addictions
Foster Folly News, November 24, 2009
You can cut back on alcohol
Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2009
Mobilian celebrates recovery at massive New York rally
Press Register Correspondent, Alabama Live LLC. Press Register, November 15, 2009
Sober Living Community Opens Up on Campus
Roxanne Trust, Pioneer Times, October 13, 2009
Expanding Drug Treatment: Is US Ready to Step Up?
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The New York Times, November 9, 2009
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton inspires those who have battled addiction
David Mayo, The Grand Rapids Press, November 10, 2009
Prescription for disaster: State commission looking at epidemic of opiate deaths says system ‘isn’t working’
Maureen Boyle, The Daily News Tribune, November 5, 2009
Face It! Sioux Falls Launches Addiction Recovery Effort
KSFY Staff, KSFY Television, October 28, 2009
Study shows the effectiveness of drug treatment inside an outside of prison
David Kerr, New Jersey Online, October 19, 2009
Willis announces he'll leave fire department in January
Austin Kaux, The Daily Republic, October 23, 2009
Battling Addiction With Those Who Know It Best
Erik Eckholm, The New York Times, October 22, 2009
Guest column: Heroin articles gloss over addiction issue
LivingstonDaily.com, October 25, 2009
The Growing Problem of Adolescent Addiction: NYC Wants to Create a "Recovery High School"
Dr. Tian Dayton, The Huffington Post, October 16, 2009
A Face of Recovery
Jerry Fink, Las Vegas Sun, October 15, 2009
The Providence Center Kicks Off Recovery Month
Providence Business News, September 4, 2009
Letter to Editor Account of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Rally
John Morris,Yavapai County Adult Probation, September 26, 2009
Let's Learn Together How to Help and Heal People with Substance Use Disorders
Yvonne R. McGinnis. San Bernardino American News, August 20, 2009
Addiction: Harrowing Accounts from People Who've Been There
Angie Hutschreider, Missouri Recovery Network, September 24, 2009
Addiction isn't just about Substance Abuse
Angie Hutschreider, Missouri Recovery Network, September 29, 2009
Millions struggle, lack access to substance abuse treatment
Jesse Muhammad, The Final Call, October 11, 2009
LI Rock N' Recovery 'sober dance' for recovering addicts
Michael Amon, Newsday.com, October 11, 2009
Courting Drug-Policy Reform: A bipartisan drug policy 20 years in the making?
Dina Fine Maron, Newsweek Web Exclusive, October 7, 2009
The White-Coated Drug Addicts
Jean Marbella, The Baltimore Sun, October 4, 2009
Mich. Artist Struggled with Addiction, Family Says
Elizabeth Willis, Battle Creek Enquirer, October 3, 2009
Drug czar Gil Kerlikowske helps start annual Red Ribbon Week
Laura Morales, The Miami Herald, September 23, 2009
Group Plans Protest Tuesday to Keep Bridgewater Substance Abuse Treatment Center Open
Maureen Boyle, Enterprise News, September 19, 2009
Ex-Addicts Celebrate Recovery
Ashley Gebb, Appeal Democrat, September 26, 2009
September is Recovery Month for Addicts
Karen Casey, Press Register, September 24, 2009
Addicts March to Disprove Stereotype
Rebecca Gannon, Eyewitness News, Wichita Kansas, September 28, 2009
Addiction Treatment, Recovery: Making us Whole Again
Staff Writer, The Times of Trenton, September 22, 2009
Public comes together for recovery
Matthew Reed, The Daily Targum, September 24, 2009
Speakers tell churches to just say yes to people in recovery
Rob Cullivan, The Gresham Outlook, September 26, 2009
Speaker offers hope to addicts
William K. Alcorn, Vindy.com, September 16, 2009
White Feather invites community to sobriety walk
Christina Rohn, Petoskey News-Review, September 16, 2009
First Recovery Center of New Jersey opens at Eva's Village
Joanne K. Fagan, NJ.com Eva's Village, September 15, 2009
Festival to celebrate recovery from substance abuse
Brooke Brown, Deseret News, September 17, 2009
Second Annual Rally for Recovery
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, September 14, 2009
Addiction addressed, recovery celebrated
Stephanie Smith, KlewTV.com 3, September 20, 2009
Event celebrates spirit of recovery
Westley P. Hester, Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 13, 2009
Health Care Reform Fails to Address Addiction, Recovery Advocates Say
Anne Ravana, The Maine Public Broadcasting Network, September 10, 2009
El Paso woman will help lead Recovery Rally in N.Y.
Erica Molina Johnson, El Paso Times, September 7, 2009
The Providence Center Kicks Off Recovery Month to have annual Recovery Walk in Florence
Providence Business News, September 4, 2009
FAVOR to have annual Recovery Walk in Florence
Traci Bridges, Pee Dee SCNow.com, September 8, 2009
Recovery Summit Held in Bangor
Meghan Hayward, WABI TV5, September 10, 2009
Former Addicts Hold Rally To Celebrate Recovery
Ruschell Boone, NY1 News, September 12, 2009
Addiction recovery celebration in Las Vegas
Maria Silva, News 3 WorldNow and KVBC, September 12, 2009
Recovering addict will represent Iowa at national rally
Erik Hogstrom, Telegraph Herald, September 11, 2009
Ex-addicts share tales of recovery
Lanz Christian Bañes, Vallejo Times-Herald, September 13, 2009
Miami Rally for Recovery aims to offer hope to addicts
Toluse Olorunnipa, The Miami Herald, September 12, 2009
FIFTH ANNUAL RALLY 'ROUND RECOVERY One step at a time
Denise M. Baran-Unland, The Plainfield Sun, September 10, 2009
Federal drug czar calls for increased focus on preventing, treating drug problems
Bill Barrow, The Times-Picayune, August 25, 2009
For former meth users, 'give it a year' proves true
Sam McManis, The Sacramento Bee, August 23, 2009
Colchester musician lives his dream with 'recovery band'
Deborah Straszheim, Norwich Bulletin, August 16, 2009
For Kitty Dukakis, the fight goes on
Bina Venkataraman, The Boston Globe, August 15, 2009
Hope Academy is a haven on teen addicts' path to recovery
Amanda Hamon, IndyStar, August 14, 2009
Substance-free music
Christine Hawes, Herald Tribune, August 13, 2009
Editorial: What Josh Hamilton story should remind us
Dallas Morning News, August 11, 2009
Lewes mom to join anti-drug and alcohol rally in NY
Staff Report, Delmarva Daily Times, August 11, 2009
Out of the darkness 2: stories of triumph over drug addiction
Lynn Pinder, Baltimore Spiritual Writing Examiner, August 8, 2009
Out of the darkness: James Palmer's testimony of recovery
Lynn Pinder, Baltimore Spiritual Writing Examiner, July 29, 2009
Ex-Judge Gigi Sullivan Talks About Heroin Addiction
Sheldon Ingram, The Pittsburgh Channel, July 27, 2009
Addiction Advances Haven't Made AA Obsolete - Yet
Jill Porter, Miller-McCune, July 24, 2009
Judge sets up a system of services and support for veterans in trouble with law
Matthew Walberg, Chicago Tribune, July 22, 2009
Life after rehab: Man shares his story of recovery
Teri Greene, Montgomery Advertiser, July 22, 2009
"All Rise!": A Better Way of Justice Is Now In Session
Nick Gillie and West Huddleston, The Huffington Post, July 21, 2009
Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals Painkiller Addiction Following Jackson's Death
Access Hollywood, July 20, 2009
Pilot Alcoholism-Treatment Program Targets Gays
Richard Morgan, Daily Intelligencer, July 20, 2009
State helps ease drug offenders' release
Sarah Foss, The Daily Gazette, July 19, 2009
A recovery to the top
Craig Stouffer and Brian McNally, Washington Examiner, July 7, 2009
Many addicts falling through the cracks
Ryan Tracy, The New Jersey Times, July 5, 2009
Post-Rockefeller laws-Man finds road to recovery
Nicholas Hirshon, NY Daily News, July 7, 2009
A Jewish Journey of Addiction and Recovery
Alan H. Feiler, Baltimore Jewish Times, July 3, 2009
Zanzibaris kicking the heroin habit
Frederica Boswell, BBC News, July 3, 2009
Recovery program grads learn to beat addiction, homelessness
Nicquel Terry, Detroit Free Press, June 27, 2009
The War Against The War on Drugs
Sasha Abramsky, The Nation, June 23, 2009
Former addict hopes to help others with counseling, support group
The Gazette Staff, Chillicothe Gazette, June 6, 2009
Former drug addicts find new fixation on triathlons
Madison Park, CNN, June 5, 2009
RASE works to improve addiction management
News and Commentary, NewsLanc, June 2, 2009
A spiritual home for addicts
Jeff Strickler, Star Tribune, May 29, 2009
Legislators consider taxing Joe Sixpack where it hurts the most
Steve Peoples, Journal State House Bureau, May 27, 2009
New drug-treatment care
Howard Josepher, The New York Times, May 15, 2009
The deadly epidemic no one's addressing
Steven A. Tolman, The Boston Globe, May 11, 2009
Once a heroin addict, former Pennsville wrestler Deckard rebuilds life
Bill Evans, nj.com, May 9, 2009
Drug policy reform sought
Mary Meehan, Lexington Herald-Leader, May 8, 2009
Duane "Dog" Chapman fights the war against ice
Marisa Yamane, KHON, May 6, 2009
High Functioning, But Still Alcoholics
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times, May 4, 2009
Drug Addiction Recovery Is Possible
Ron Mizutani, KHON, May 4, 2009
Region Still Seeing Prescription Drug-Death Pandemic, Coalition Report
Debra McCown, Bristol Herald Courier, April 30, 2009
Interview with IOP Fell Jim Ramstad
Samina Uddin, The Citizen, April 29, 2009
Begging for help on Crack Street
Richard Farrell, The Boston Globe, April 29, 2009
Personal Low, Career Peak
Vincent Bzdek, Washington Post, April 28, 2009
Anthony Badger: How a high school counselor addicted to heroine turned his life around with methadone treatment
Robin Jay, BHC Journal, April 21, 2009
SPEAK OUT: Alcohol tax offers chance to raise cash, reduce alcohol abuse
Vic DiGravio & Maryanne Frangules, The Patriot Ledger, April 18, 2009
Former Miss USA speaks at benefit for Caron Treatment Centers, where she was helped
Erin Negley, Reading Eagle, April 17, 2009
Authenticity through Anonymity
John W., Gay and Lesbian Times, April 16, 2009
Drinking in the Economy Has a No-Win Twist
Lauren Cox and Dan Childs, ABC News Medical Unit, April 14, 2009
Beyond Addiction: The will to change
William Moyers, BendWeekly, April 13, 2009
'I didn't volunteer to be an addict'
Jennifer Brett, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 13, 2009
Program gives second chance to offenders
Erica L. Green, Gazette.net, April 9, 2009
Alcohol, drug addiction, a "hole in the soul"
Kristen Browning-Blas, The Denver Post, April 6, 2009
Detroit area pastors offer free recovery programs for drug addicts
Oralandar Brand-Williams, The Detroit News, April 6, 2009
Town Talk: High School students learn from peers about overcoming addiction
Robert Cann, Gloucester Daily Times Online, March 28, 2009
Treatment, not punishment is needed for drug users
Reverend Francis Pizzarelli, Times Beacon Record, Thursday, March 26, 2009
House Representative Talks To Inmates About Crack Addiction
Lauren Searcy, WCTV, March 16, 2009
Peer recovery program reaches into local gay community
Jen Colletta, Philadelphia Gay News, February 28, 2009
Confession of Recovery
Military.com, February 25, 2009
Leave Limbaugh’s Addiction Alone!
Fox News, February 19, 2009
Drug Court grads tell their stories
Mike Conley, The McDowell News, February 22, 2009
Bono Mack talks of son's addiction
Maggie Downs, The Deseret Sun, February 21, 2009
Entrepreneur aims to create comfortable place for addicts to stay clean
John G. Edwards, Las Vegas Review-Journal, February 15, 2009
Ready for recovery: Sober Corps matches recovering alcoholics with mentors to help them stay on track
Brian Voerding, Downtown Journal, February 15, 2009
House helps student recovery from addiction
Deirdre S. Hopton, The Daily Targum, February 9, 2009
Turning Point Center: A safe haven for those struggling with addiction
Gail Callahan, Burlington Free Press, February 4, 2009
Erin Brokovich Fights for Teen's Recovery
John Quinones and Bill Cunningham, ABC News, February 2, 2009
College days without the daze
Susan Snyder, The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 1, 2009
Basic Principles of Treatment Plus Long term Recovery equals Real Help for Welfare Moms and Other Vulnerable People
David H. Kerr, NJ Voices, February 1, 2009
Ex-addict gets word out about SMART recovery option
Eun Young Chough, Daily News, January 30, 2009
Accurate Native history is critical to sobriety and recovery, program finds
Carol Berry, Indian Country Today, January 21, 2009
Quincy advocate named National Library of Addictions ambassador of the year
Gal Tziperman Lotan, The Patriot Ledger, January 14, 2009
Report: Many addicts not getting help
Thomas Goldsmith, The News & Observer, January 14, 2009
Recovering addicts takes seat on Texas criminal district court
Jenny B. Davis, lawjobs.com, January 13, 2009
Blending in and giving back, ex-addict looks to support others in recovery
Sara Israelsen-Hartley, Deseret News, January 12, 2009
Methadone one tool in addiction fight
Teresa Auch Schultz, Post-Tribune, January 11, 2009
Dissecting addiction: Cycles of pain
Sara Israelsen-Hartley, DeseretNews, January 11, 2009
Film shines light on Delta meth
Katharhynn Heidelberg, Montrose Daily Press, January 10, 2009
Recovering addicts share stories of hope
Allison Rupp, Star Tribune, January 8, 2009
Breaking the cycle
Tyeesha Dixon, The Baltimore Sun, January 4, 2009
AA -12 Step Programs - Drug Treatment & Recovery - What Works and Why?
David H. Kerr, NJ.com, January 3, 2009
'I need to get off the street,' said Darryl Logan; with help, he did
Dan Rodricks, The Baltimore Sun, January 2, 2009