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Black History Month

I’d say it will be hard to find a person in the United States who hasn’t come across or even been impacted in some way by the sounds of MOTOWN. Since 1959, they have sold hundreds of millions of records…

YOUR Recovery Experience

I won’t get into the nonsense that is happening all around us, but I will say one thing, our world of addiction and recovery is being turned on its head, scrunched up like a ball of rags that’s packed into…

The Holiday Story

The Holidaze are upon us once again. It’s a mixed bag for many of us. Whether you have a large family, a small family or consider your few friends your family, the holiday season comes loaded with all kinds of…

Recovery is in Danger

We just returned from an amazing trip to Portugal where we presented at the international Lisbon Addictions Conference. There were 2,231 people from 103 countries. Truly remarkable! We had the opportunity to visit a mobile methadone program, Ares do Pinhal, a Social Solidarity…

FaLLiNg iNto PlaCe

It’s been a long month for so many of us! As Recovery Month took hold, there were countless events all over the State, Country and the World! Lots and Lots of FuN! In Massachusetts, the 39 Recovery Centers had a…

Recovery Month Extravaganza 2024!

Recovery Month Extravaganza 2024! It is always a good time to reminisce about how far you have come in your journey and now is particularly a good time since September is Recovery Month! I think of my friend Sunshine Scotty…

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month July was National Minority Mental Health Month. In thinking about this and how it may affect someone. I myself, as well as most other people, might think about our extended family. Where did they come…