Tag Archives: Big Pharma

Double Edge Sword.

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Marybeth Cichocki

Addiction is a disease like none other. A double edge sword. It tears families apart. It bonds strangers forever. I never wanted to play this role in life. I was happy being a NICU nurse. Helping families cope with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, battling addiction, Big Pharma, drug abuse, grief, Grieving mother, Heroin, hope, Mother and son, mother of an addict, opiate, opioids, parent of an addict, recovery, stigma, substance abuse, SUD | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addict, addiction, Big Pharma, drug abuse, Fed Up, health insurance, hope, opioids, parent of an addict, recovery, stigma | 3 Comments

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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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 →