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June 7, 2008

Science of Addiction and Recovery training: Detroit, MI

Register today for this one day training where you will learn about the science of addiction and recovery and how to use that information in your community.

June 18, 2008

Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Reception

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04.15.08

Rep. Patrick Kennedy says his personal struggles to recover from depression, alcoholism and substance abuse have made him a more compelling advocate in Congress…

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May 7, 2008

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Rising! Recovery in Action

Rising! Recovery in Action is Faces & Voices of Recovery's publication. Each issue highlights the expertise of recovery advocates. Learn more...
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Profiles of Recovery Advocacy in Action

Faces & Voices is pleased to launch a regular series of interviews with recovery advocates from across the country who will be interviewed by Bill White and Pat Taylor.

Recovery Advocacy in Colorado

Interview with Merlyn Karst by Bill White

There are many people who have played and are playing a critical role in the New Recovery Advocacy Movement in America. One such person is Merlyn Karst. Learn More...

Recovery Advocacy in Colorado

Interview with Don Coyhis by Bill White

Don Coyhis represents the soul and the heart of the New Recovery Advocacy Movement in America. No one has given more of themselves to that movement. No one has exerted a greater influence on that movement. Learn More...

Recovery Advocacy in Michigan

Interview with Andre Johnson by Bill White

One of the most engaging figures in the New Recovery Advocacy Movement is Andre Johnson of the Detroit Recovery Project. Andre is noteworthy for his striking physical presence and warmth as well as his great passion for recovery advocacy. Learn More...

Recovery Advocacy in Pennsylvania

Interview with Bev Haberle by Bill White

Women have played important leadership roles in the New Recovery Advocacy Movement, and one of our most effective leaders is Bev Haberle, Executive Director of the Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. Learn More...

Recovery Advocacy in Kentucky

Interview with Mike Barry by Pat Taylor

Across the state of Kentucky, recovery advocates are coming together as part of People Advocating Recovery or PAR, a state-wide recovery advocacy organization. Learn more...

Recovery Advocacy in Richmond, VA

Interview with John Shinholser By Pat Taylor

In 2003, John Shinholser left a successful career to co-found the McShin Foundation with his wife, Carol McDaid. In a few short years, McShin, a Faces & Voices member and NCADD affiliate, has put recovery on the political and social map of Richmond, VA and surrounding communities. Learn more...

Recovery in a Time of Crisis: Responding to Katrina

Interview with Joe Powell by Bill White

The New Recovery Advocacy Movement in America has spawned grassroots organizations across the country whose volunteers are bestowing the fruits of their recovery upon local communities. Learn more...

Advocacy and Medication-assisted Recovery

Interview with Lisa Mojer Torres By Bill White

Inclusiveness is one of the distinctive core values of the new recovery advocacy movement. That value is predicated on the belief that there are multiple pathways and styles of long-term recovery and that the shared elements of those pathways and styles are more important than what distinguishes them. Learn more...

Recovery Advocacy in Connecticut

Interview with Phillip Valentine by William White

One of the bright organizational stars of the New Recovery Advocacy Movement is Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Learn more...

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