Tag Archives: addict

From Substandard to Comprehensive,Changing the Way We Treat Addiction

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Marybeth Cichocki

by Marybeth Cichocki How do we change addiction treatment from being substandard to being effective at saving lives? First, the stigma must die. Second, those suffering from the disease, the addiction professionals, the insurance industry and society must rethink the … Continue reading →

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Director Of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli is Coming to InTheRooms.com — I Love Recovery Cafe

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Magnolia Beginnings

To access this event you will need an account with InTheRooms. Once you’re logged in, on the day of the event, the Special Events video room will be open. We are honored to announce that the White House Director of … Continue reading →

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At the end of the day…

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Magnolia Beginnings

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Opioid Addiction: A Man Made Epidemic

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Marybeth Cichocki

During my sons active addiction I never gave any thought to where his pills were coming from beyond the pill mill doctors he visited once a month. I was too busy trying to save him from the addiction that would … Continue reading →

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Herion. Stop the Silence. Speak the Truth. Start the Conversation.

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Patricia Byrne

The front line of this fight is to Stop the Silence. Scream the Truth. Let people know that Addiction is in their own towns. It walks the halls of their schools and sits beside them in their workplace. It is teaching their children, driving their buses, policing their streets, and killing their neighborhood children. Continue reading →

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Double Standard Stigma

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Marybeth Cichocki

Please welcome MaryBeth Cichocki to our blog and visit her at http://mothersheartbreak.com/ As the mother of an addict who overdosed, I’m always saddened by some peoples reaction when I tell my son’s story. Well, he was an addict they say. He … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania leads in young male OD deaths; New Jersey 4th

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Magnolia Beginnings

Youngstown, OH, Warren, OH and Sharon, PA local news, investigative news, weather and sports. Source: Pennsylvania leads in young male OD deaths; New Jersey 4th