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Recovery in the News
2009
Recovery program grads learn to beat addiction, homelessness
Nicquel Terry, Detroit Free Press, June 27, 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