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Recovery in the News
2008
Journey from drug addiction to recovery
Marjorie Childress, New Mexico Independent, December 29, 2008
After 'sober home' deaths, state panel weighs regulation
Michael Amon,
Newsday,
December 27, 2008
A List of Gratitude
William Moyers, The Paramus Post, December 22 2008
'I need to get off the street,' said Darryl Logan; with help, he did
Dan Rodricks, The Baltimore Sun, December 21, 2008
Bush reflects on struggle with alcohol
Kathleen Koch, CNN, December 11, 2008
Mental health bill is Ramstad's legacy
Kevin Diaz, Star Tribune, November 23, 2008
There is hope: MOMS offers support
Kris Todd, The Daily Reporter, November 18, 2008
A fork in the road
Hunt Archbold, The Sunday Paper, November 16, 2008
Local musician wins national recognition
Lori Holcomb, The Enquirer, November 16, 2008
This issue doesn't get due attention
Grace Keeble, The Tennessean, November 15, 2008
Health Care Can't Wait
Edward M. Kennedy, The Washington Post, November 9, 2008
Parity legislation helps people with mental illness
Dominic Hodgkin and Constance Horgan, seattlepi.com, October 16, 2008
Courts give addicts a second chance to straighten out
Erik Ekholm, The New York Times, October 14, 2008
Ex-addicts gaining role in city treatment approach
Damon C. Williams, Philadelphia Daily News, October 9, 2008
People with addictions can find recovery, hope
Jane Pressly, GreenvilleOnline.com, October 9, 2008
Sweeping changes in mental-health care
Don Sapatkin, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 9, 2008
Why We Couldn't Save Nicole: Finding Treatment for Addiction Was Harder Than We Thought
Jacqueline M. Duda, Special to The Washington Post, October 7, 2008
Bridge to recovery: Years ago, Diana Harrington heard a sobering truth from James Jeffords
Mell Huff, Times Argus, October 6, 2008
Congress, Bush Approve Addiction and Mental Health Parity Legislation
Bob Curley,
Join Together,
October 3, 2008
Mental-health parity bill’s long road to becoming law
John E. Mulligan, The Providence Journal,
October 5, 2008
Oh So Close to Mental Health Parity
Editorial, The New York Times, October 1, 2008
Ramstad still hopeful Congress will fund mental health legislation
Catharine Richert, Minnpost.com,
September 30, 2008
Former addicts urge continued state support
Andrew Perlot, Myrecordjournal.com, September 29, 2008
The Addict Next Door
8/28/08 Bangor Daily News Editorial
Fresno Parolee Left Addiction for a Passion
Don Mayhew, The Fresno Bee, September 25, 2008
Parity Bill Passes Both Houses of Congress, But Final Approval Remains in Doubt
Bob Curley, Join Together, September 24, 2008
Push is On for Parity Passage as Congress Winds Down
Bob Curley, Join Together, September 12, 2008
Board hears presentation on addiction recovery
Jake Palmateer, The Daily Star, September 4, 2008
Addiction recovery success stories celebrated
Barbara Blake, Ashville Citizen-Times, September 14, 2008
President of Greater Flint Project Vox asks Flint-area residents to join in national celebration of alcoholand drug addiction recovery
Kathy Olund, The Flint Journal, September 15, 2008
Former addict breaks cycle, now helps others 'grow up'
Eileen Ryan, Columbus Local News, September 14, 2008
Push is On for Parity Passage as Congress Winds Down
Bob Curley, Join Together, September 12, 2008
Path to recovery arduous but hopeful
Colleen C. Flanagan, TheSouthern.com, September 9, 2008
Former meth addict says hope exists for recovery
Maggie Souza, news-journal.com, September 9, 2008
A month for turning clean and sober
Carly Romalino, Gloucester County Times, September 8, 2008
Residents raise their voices for recovery
Jessica Bauer, Log Cabin, September 7, 2008
USC football assistant Dave Watson on road to recovery from addiction to painkillers
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, September 7, 2008
Conference focuses on recovery success
Meg Haskell, Bangor Daily News, September 5, 2008
Baldacci looks to boost addiction treatment
Mal Leary, Capitol News Service, September 4, 2008
Erasing Stigma Toward Medication-Assisted Treatment
Brion P. McAlarney, Addiction Professional, September 1, 2008
Walker Puts Focus on Path to Sobriety
Dustin Blitchok, Journal Register News Service, September 1, 2008
Recovering addicts share message on beating addiction in walk across state
Mark Coddington, The Grand Island Independent, August 29, 2008
Taking Going Sober Seriously
Bobby Gates, Wicked Local, August 27, 2008
Coffee Shop a Refuge for Those Fleeing Addiction
Mark McCormick, The Wichita Eagle, August 27, 2008
Recovering alcoholic shares his journey in a 350-mile walk
Dana DeFever, The Flint Journal, August 24, 2008
Melissa Day: After an addiction's visibility, comes quiet recovery
, August 21, 2008
Sober Dorm helps college students stay the course on recovery
, August 18, 2008
Medication helps Southington man kick heroin habit
, August 16, 2008
Mental-health parity provisions stall again
, August 1, 2008
A second chance at success
Jennifer Vigil,
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 24, 2008
ADDICTION: Sober school aids teens during recovery process
Kristen M. Daum, NewsOK.com, July 29, 2008
Denial, cost keeps treatment out of reach for many
Kathy Walsh Nufer,
The Northwestern, July 19, 2008
Rally to restore substance abuse treatment funds
Kristen Schorsch,
Southtown Star, July 15, 2008
'I'm proof that hope is never lost'
Josh Hamilton, ESPN The Magazine, July 5, 2008
The Therapeutic Community, A self help community proven effective for many different populations including co-occurring and prison inmates
David H. Kerr, nj.com, July 15, 2008
Substance abuse isn't just for addicts
Alysha Buonerba, BradentonHerald.com, July 15, 2008
Methadone program a way out for some
Diane Knich, The Post and Courier, July 14, 2008
Wellstone son launches push on mental health bill
Frederic J. Frommer, Boston Globe, July 9, 2008
Turning Away The Homeless Won't Help Them Become Well
TheDay.com, July 7, 2008
Addicts seek solace in Delray Beach
Audra D.S. Burch, Miami Herald, July 5, 2008
Editorial: Making progress on mental health parity
Startribune.com, July 5, 2008
To squash addiction, get rid of 'Ambiguity' in our attitude
NYDailyNews.com, July 4, 2008
If Asked About Drug Use, It's Best to Be Honest
Lily Garcia, Washingtonpost.com, July 3, 2008
There Is Hope
Karen Springen, Newsweek, October 16, 2007
At 83, Father Martin still speaking to pain of addiction
Rob Hiaasen,
Baltimoresun.com, June 29, 2008
Recruiting an army of advocates
Gary A. Enos, Addiction Professional, June 16, 2008
Recovering Addicts Tell Stories of Despair and Renewed Hope
Tamar Runyan, Chabad.org, June 23, 2008
Tatum’s tale no gag line
Jeffrey H. Samet, Boston Herald, June 21, 2008
Webb urges fresh look at the war on drugs
David Lerman, Daily Press, June 20, 2008
Skeletons in the Family Closet
Johanna Bailey, The Washington Post, June 17, 2008
Pow wow focuses on addiction recovery
Kendra Sardinha, Taunton Daily Gazette , June 15, 2008
OC Student Graduates From Addict History With Honors
Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun, June 15, 2008
Dukakis argues for change in dealing with substance abuse
John Fenuccio, MetroWest Daily News, June 14, 2008
Hamilton's recovery - in public, under pressure - may be a miracle
Ray Buck, Star-Telegram, June 14, 2008
Teen who overcame 'cheese' addiction ready for new life after graduation
Vanesa D. Salinas, The Dallas Morning News, June 14, 2008
Agencies urged to hire ex-offenders
Brittany R. Ballenstedt, GovernmentExecutive.com, June 11, 2008
Andrés Idarraga ’08
Anne Diffily, Today at Brown, June 9, 2008
Battling addictions, Paul Poirier has found his Turning Point
Susan Allen, Times Argus, June 9, 2008
Web community a path for addiction
Seth Rosen,
Media General Communications Holdings, LLC, June 8, 2008
Now sober, the 'pot-smoking judge' helps others with addictions
Susan Ager, Detroit Free Press, June 8, 2008
Kickin' It
Andy Metzger, GateHouse Media, Inc., June 5, 2008
Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too
U.S News & World Report, June 4, 2008
Students use exhibit to erase stigma from the world of addiction
Caroline Dipping, Union-Tribune, June 1, 2008
McShin Foundation Honors County Judges
Tom Lappas, Henrico Citizen, May 1, 2008
Mass. Senate weighs facilities for heroin, OxyContin addicts
Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press, May 19, 2008
Should You Tell Your Boss If You Are An Alcoholic?
TheStreet.com, Inc., May 21, 2008
Letter: The Harm That Drug Laws Do
The New York Times, May 17, 2008
Editorial: A Second Chance
The New York Times, May 20, 2008
Articles of Faith: Recovery Café helps fill the inner emptiness
Anthony B. Robinson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 16, 2008
A Sobering Message
Suzanne Smalley, Newsweek, May 5, 2008
100 people participate in Nicasa's Walk for Recovery
Nicholas J. Alajakis, Lake County News-Sun, May 11, 2008
Drug deaths soar in Boston
Stephen Smith, Boston Globe, May 9, 2008
In fundraiser, women help addicts walk toward recovery
Lisa Black, Chicago Tribune, May 9, 2008
Sympathy but caution for Fossella
Jared Allen, The Hill, May 7, 2008
Mending Mental Health Coverage?
Mike Lillis, Washington Independent, May 6, 2008
Recovery Homes Offer a Smarter Path Back
Tom Condon, Hartford Courant, May 4, 2008
Hope Walk and Rally touts recovery and helping others
Jeanne Power, WTHI-TV, May 3, 2008
Sports voice also broadcasts on substance abuse
Bill Virgin, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 23, 2008
Op-Ed: Being aware during Alcohol Awareness Month
Renee Zito, Santa Cruz Sentinel, April 20, 2008
Students of sobriety
Mila Koumpilova, The Forum, April 19, 2008
Alice Cooper Receives MusiCares MAP Fund Award
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, April 18, 2008
At Wyomissing banquet, broadcaster’s son tells of addiction
Erin Negley, Reading Eagle, April 17, 2008
Patrick Kennedy says personal struggles help him in Congress
Andrew Miga, Associated Press, April 15, 2008
Ex-user shares her story of addiction, recovery
Jill Whalen, Standard-Speaker, April 13, 2008
A supergroup on mission to heal
Tristram Lozaw, Boston Globe, April 11, 2008
Recovering addicts face roadblocks heading toward the work force
Abby Sewell, Desert Dispatch, April 10, 2008
Recovering From Rock Bottom
Heather Bowser, Daily News Record, April 4, 2008
Campus recovery center provides 'sober support'
Ana McKenzie, The Daily Texan, April 4, 2008
Family doctor can offer alcoholism treatment
Linda Stahl, The Courier-Journal, April 3, 2008
Editorial: Congress is right to press for health-insurance parity
The Tennessean, April 1, 2008
A Grim Tradition, and a Long Struggle to End It
Erik Eckholm, New York Times, April 2, 2008
Insure Me, Please
Sarah Kershaw, New York Times, March 30, 2008
Support for ex-prisoners key to lower recidivism
Kym Klass, Montgomery Advisor, March 30, 2008
Scholarships help students overcoming drugs, addiction
Rebecca Jones, Detroit Free Press, March 30, 2008
Moon walker now on different flight
Hannah Sampson, Miami Herald, March 29, 2008
Staying Sober, Reinventing Fun
Hillary Frank, Weekend America, March 29, 2008
Public invited to hear substance abuse expert
Bangor Daily News, March 24, 2008
Letter to the editor: Restoring felons' right to vote sensible, fair
Carl Wicklund, Lexington Herald-Leader, March 23, 2008
Recovery center will open today in Chesterfield
Wesley P. Hester, Times-Dispatch, March 17, 2008
Letter to the Editor: Taxpayers should not have to pick up the tab when state can pay
Darrell Williams, Springfield News-Leader, March 14, 2008
As Ky. studies prison fixes, other states act
John Cheves, Lexington Herald-Leader, March 9, 2008
House approves mental health bill
Peter Urban, Connecticut Post, March 7, 2008
House passes Kennedy’s mental-health bill
John E. Mulligan , Providence Journal, March 6, 2008
House Approves Bill on Mental Health Parity
Robert Pear, New York Times, March 6, 2008
Bill Sponsors Devise an Offset for Mental Health Parity Legislation
Drew Armstrong, Congressional Quarterly, March 3, 2008
Kennedy bringing his mental-health bill to the House floor
John E. Mulligan, Providence Journal, March 3, 2008
Mental Health Parity Bill On Track For Key Vote In House
Fawn Johnson, National Journal, February 29, 2008
Hundreds rally for bill that would let felons vote after serving time
John Cheves, Lexignton-Herald Leader, February 29, 2008
Healing thyself
David Mehegan, Boston Globe, February 23, 2008
Letter to the Editor: The Battle Against Drugs
Howard Josepher, New York Times, February 17, 2008
Rehab coverage gets boost from stars
David Ward, PR Week, February 18, 2008
Opinion: Finally, real action on recovery homes
Richard Buckman and Mary Ann Maddock, Newsday, February 11, 2008
Opinion: Bush should do more than talk about drug addiction
Tony Newman, Baltimore Sun, February 8, 2008
With mental health bill mired, Ramstad's legacy at stake
Kevin Diaz, Star Tribune, February 5, 2008
Detox for the Camera. Doctor’s Order!
Kara Jesella, New York Times, February 3, 2008
Group, Lawmakers Tackle Teen Drug Abuse
Colin Poitras, Hartford Courant, January 31, 2008
Bush Talks of Past Addiction
Michael Abramowitz, Washington Post, January 30, 2008
Bush Says Faith Helped Him Beat Drinking
Jennifer Loven, Associated Press, January 29, 2008
With mental health bill mired, Ramstad's legacy at stake
Kevin Diaz, Star Tribune, January 28, 2008
Letter to the Editor
Mitzi Potz, Albany Democrat, January 25, 2008
Veterans help other vets
Marcus Green, The Courier-Journal, January 21, 2008
'Intervention' Trades Free Treatment for Addicts' Stories
Emily Friedman, ABC News, January 14, 2008
'Bupe' to draw closer scrutiny
Fred Schulte and Doug Donovan, Baltimore Sun, January 11, 2008
Will treatment for alcoholism shift to doctor's office?
Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, January 7, 2007
First 'grad' lauds prison aftercare
Andy Furillo, Sacramento Bee, January 6, 2008
Seeking parity
Donna Vavala , Panama City News Herald, Saturday, January 5, 2008
A Familiar Fiend: Painkiller Addiction
Russell Goldman, ABC News, January 4, 2008
Letter to the Editor: Reaching Drug Users
Howard Josepher, New York Times, January 1, 2008
2007
Life lesson of son's addiction led to heartfelt solution
Marney Rich Keenan, The Detroit News, December 29, 2007
Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry
Bobby Ross Jr., The Christian Chronicle, December 27, 2007
Theater offers a new hope for recovery
Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, December 23, 2007
When road to recovery goes through campus
Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 23, 2007
Action needed on U.S. bill to give mental health the care it deserves
Joseph A. Rogers, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 20, 2007
Drug courts offer offenders alternatives
David Unze, USA Today, December 20, 2007
Ramstad says he has no 'plans' to seek re-election
Frederic J. Frommer, The Associated Press, December 19, 2007
Treating addiction with buprenorphine: 3 part series
Baltimore Sun, December 16, 2007
Letter to the editor:
Kornerstone Club important to alcoholics' recovery
George Lehl, Oshkosh Northwestern, December 13, 2007
Creativity that fosters recovery
Matt Ryan, Burlington Free Press, December 16, 2007
Mothering as a Reproductive Right
Malika Sadaa Saar, RH Blog, December 11, 2007
Parents push for treatment
Kim Mulford, Courier-Post, December 11, 2007
Drug forum looks at solution
Ann Sanok, Seacoast Newspapers, December 7, 2007
Congressman Murphy leads mental illness discussion
Av Harris, WNPR, December 4, 2007
For Jewish Women With Addictions, A Book To Call Their Own
Beth C. Aplin, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 3, 2007
Rhode Island congressman visits state to tout mental health bill
Newsday, December 3, 2007
Letter to the editor: I know from experience: Drug treatment does work
Anna Sappah, Anchorage Daily News, December 2, 2007
New anti-meth ads sell hope
Lorna Benson, Minnesota Public Radio, November 28, 2007
Activists want candidates to address addiction as key issue
Carol Robidoux, New Hampshire Union Leader, November 28, 2007
Letter to the editor: Addiction and community
William C. Moyers, New York Times, November 26, 2007
Law on mental-illness coverage near fruition as details ironed out
Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Orlando Sentinel, November 23, 2007
Ohio develops campaign to reduce stigma
Community Press, November 20, 2007
Editorial: Addiction is not a moral issue
Colleen Labelle, The Patriot Ledger, November 19, 2007
A View Called Hope
Evan George, Los Angeles Downtown News, November 19, 2007
Now on the air, drug therapy
Meghan E. Irons, Boston Globe, November 18, 2007
In Florida, Addicts Find an Oasis of Sobriety
Jane Gross, New York Times, November 16, 2007
Forum to address alcohol, drugs
Seacoast Online, November 16, 2007
Editorial: Methamphetamine Update: Crossing the border
Oroville Mercury-Register, November 14, 2007
Church in recovery
Stan Friedman, The Christian Century, November 13, 2007
Editorial: A Second Chance for Ex-Offenders
New York Times, November 7, 2007
Drug use, addiction and death: Vo-Tech forum tackles tough topics
Tessa Fitzgerald, Wicked Local Hanover, Oct 30, 2007
Ohio campaign aimed at reducing stigma for addiction, mental illness
Diane Suchetka, Plain Dealer, October 30, 2007
County helps ex-cons get work
Jessica Brown, Cincinnati Enquirer, October 29, 2007
'Through hell or high water, she's still Mama'
Michelle Hiskey, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 29, 2007
Using TV to Break Barriers
Adam Sullivan , WCAX-TV, October 29th, 2007
Crime & Punishment: Breaking the cycle of addiction
Jason Brown, The Daily Advertiser, October 28, 2007
Letter to the Editor: Mental health bill would help end insurance bias
Springfield, IL Journal-Register, October 26, 2007
Op-Ed: Mental illness and addiction don’t discriminate, but insurance policies do
David Wellstone and William C. Moyers , The Hill, October 24, 2007
Editorial: Mental health parity remains too elusive
Appleton Post-Crescent, October 24, 2007
How two South Carolinians made a difference for mental health care
David Lauderdale, The Island Packet, October 19, 2007
Editorial: Stop discriminating against
Kay McGrath, The Times, Trenton, October 19, 2007
Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll: Clapton After 'Cocaine’
National Public Radio, October 18, 2007
Couple founds Ryane’s House of Hope to help addicts with recovery
Phyllis Sides, The Journal Times, October 18, 2007
Murphy takes on critics of proposed mental health bill
Jerome L. Sherman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 17, 2007
City Facing Lawsuit for Fining Group Recovery Homes
Andrew Pereira, KHON 2, October 17, 2007
Mental-health parity bill moves forward
John E. Mulligan, The Providence Journal, October 17, 2007
Letter to the Editor: Mental health ills deserve equal insurance coverage
Anchorage Daily News, October 16, 2007
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for celebrating recovery
The Reporter, October 15, 2007
Alcoholics Anonymous Rooted In St. Johnsbury Institution
Taylor Reed, The Caledonian-Record, October 12, 2007
Letter to the Editor:
Addiction treatment is a healthcare issue
The Patriot Ledger, October 12, 2007
Letter to the Editor: Help for addictions
Vallejo Times Herald, October 12, 2007
The land of 2d chances
Steve Bailey, Boston Globe, October 10, 2007
New hope at ground zero of despair
Jean Marbella, The Baltimore Sun, October 9, 2007
Back from addiction, she's voice for recovery: Wellesley native tells her story as healthcare activist
Erica Noonan, Boston Globe, July 22, 2007
Mental health parity bills gain steam in Congress
Nina Petersen-Perlman,
Star Tribune,
October 7, 2007
Editorial-Toward equality: Mental-health bill would improve treatment
Daytona Beach News-Journal Online, October 8, 2007
Letters to the Editor
Arizona Daily Star, October 7, 2007
Letters to the Editor: Settling for less in mental health bill
Boston Globe, September 29, 2007
Forum tackles addiction myths: Substance abuse called brain disease
Jonathan Yeomans, The Robesonian, September 30, 2007
Kucinich, Cummings focus on city drug treatment programs
Lynn Anderson, Baltimore Sun, October 1, 2007
Life sentence
Christopher Shea, Boston Globe, September 23, 2007
Former addict puts face on drug problem
Dan Lamothe, Owings Mills Times, September 20, 2007
Owings Mills man typifies prescription drug abuse trend
Dan Lamothe, Baltimore Examiner, September 10, 2007
Family brings message of recovery to VT
Daphne Larkin, Times Argus,
September 9, 2007
Recovery rally: Capitol event celebrates triumph over drug, alcohol addiction
Peter Hecht, The Sacramento Bee, September 6, 2007
Local agencies to hold recovery walk
Diane Wilkins, Marion Daily Republican, September 4, 2007
Through the Hoop: Mohican man spreads message of cultural healing across Indian Country
Jodi Rave, Missoulian.com, September 2, 2007
So, What Made Me an Addict? Experts Debate Whether Disease or Defect Is to Blame
Maia Szalavitz, The Washington Post, August 28, 2007
Ex-political operative helping others kick substance abuse
Kate Nolan,
The Arizona Republic, August 29, 2007
Awareness: Counseling by Phone Benefits Drinkers
Eric Nagourney,
The New York Times,
August 7, 2007
32-day wait for help is deadly for drug addicts
Greg Cima,
Pantagraph, August 4, 2007
From Two Broken Lives to One New Beginning
Ian Urbina,
The New York Times, August 9, 2007
Avoiding jail, fighting addiction: Drug Court graduates fought tough battle to stay clean
Will Goldsmith, Charlottesville Newsweekly, July 31, 2007
Comedy Addiction Tour worth the trip
Doug MacCash, The Times-Picayune, August 3, 2007
Lohan relapse typical, says addiction expert
Cecilia Oleck, Detroit Free Press, July 25, 2007
Recovery Coalition seeks visibility
Cameron Mathews, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, July 24, 2007
Soberfest proves there's fun at end of addiction
Chad Swiatecki, The Flint Journal, July 23, 2007
The Human Factor
Sally Satel, The American, July 10, 2007
Recovering drug, alcohol addicts find support
Ann Kelley, NewsOK, July 15, 2007
Andrews looks to build up health bill support
Bill Cahir, NJ.com, July 13, 2007
Former first lady, Wellstone son push for mental health coverage
The Associated Press,
July 10, 2007
Ex- convicts and addicts may get DoD clearance
Elana Schor and Roxana Tiron, The Hill.com,
July 10, 2007
Pastor's son shares story of recovery from alcoholism
Lawn Griffiths, East Valley/Scottsdale Tribune,
June 30, 2007
How We Get Addicted
Michael D. Lemonick, Time Magazine,
July 5, 2007
'Nothing is magical': The director of a national drug addiction program looks to his Baltimore base in his search for a model, but warns that there are no easy answers
Michael Hill, Baltimore Sun, July 1, 2007
Ex-felons register for the right to vote
Stephen Janis, The Examiner, July 3, 2007
Treating addiction saves already scarce tax dollars
Debbie Dettor, Bangor Daily News, June 7, 2007
Scott looks to change crime policy
David Lerman,dailypress.com, June 25, 2007
Green Demolitions helps rebuild lives
Rob Varnon, The Connecticut Post Online, June 18, 2007
Employers slam mental-health ‘parity’ bill in House
John E. Mulligan, The Providence Journal,June 18, 2007
Need for accountability births support group
Linda Leicht,
News-Leader, June 16, 2007
Journal photographer, reporter win national award
The Providence Journal, June 13, 2007
Some last-minute jockeying for positions in state budget
Elizabeth Gudrais, Journal State House Bureau, June 7, 2007
Using drugs to get clean
Tina Hesman Saey, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 3, 2007
A long road to recovery: Cambridge man comes clean about his addiction
David Gordon, Cambridge Chronicle, May 31, 2007
Joining the party of sobriety: The path to recovery is lifelong but, with the will, it's the only way.
Eric Lucas, Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2007
Addiction expert: Local attitudes toward addiction must change
Kristin Steele, The Herald-Dispatch, May 30, 2007
Crist embraces new prison tack: coaching inmates for life outside
Dara Kam, Palm Beach Post Capital Bureau, May 23, 2007
Senate bill undermines Vt. health coverage
Daniel Barlow, Vermont Press Bureau, May 19, 2007
The boulevard of new dreams: Recovering alcoholics take a symbolic stroll down Grand Avenue, the street that historically offers them community and support as they pursue lives of sobriety.
Laura Yuen, Pioneer Press, May 17, 2007
Mental-Health Parody: Should government be making health care less affordable?
David Freddoso, National Review Online, May 15, 2007
Drinking no longer drives politics
Carrie Sheffield, The Politico, May 14, 2007
Running on Empty: At first I ran to hide addiction. Now I run to stay clean.
Michael Lebowitz, Newsweek, May 14, 2007 Issue
It's Right to Grant Former Felons the Right to Vote
Kara Gotsch, Washington Post, May 13, 2007
Patrick J. Kennedy: The potential for mental health parity
Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, Sacramento Bee Newspaper-Editorial, May 13, 2007
Making most of second chance
Tona Kunz, The Daily Herald, May 13, 2007
Fight against drugs moves to living room Gatherings help get parents talking
Frank Witsil and Emilia Askari, Detroit Free Press, May 13, 2007
Essayist Examines Addiction in Media and Everyday Life
Anne Taylor Fleming, The Online News Hour, May 7, 2007
Rep. Patrick Kennedy Battles Drug Addiction
Associated Press, May 7, 2007
Addiction series: A foundation for recovery
Cindy Votruba, The Independent, May 7, 2007
Taking Steps to Restoration; Women's Residences to Help Recovering Substance Abusers
Adam Parker, The Post and Courier, May 6, 2007
Patrick Kennedy finds much to celebrate after a year of sobriety
John E. Mulligan, The Providence Journal, May 6, 2007
Democratic leaders push mental-health insurance parity bill
John E. Mulligan, The Providence Journal, May 3, 2007
Wellstone's son lobbies for mental health parity bill
Brady Averill, StarTribune.com, May 2, 2007
Letters, faxes, and e-mail
The Birmingham News, April 30, 2007
Man who beat drug addiction honored
Heather Leskanic, The Derrick.com, April 29, 2007
From addict to physician -- a determined life: Donald Kurth beat his heroin addiction to become a doctor and now is also Rancho Cucamonga's mayor.
Jonathan Abrams, Los Angeles Times, April 23, 2007
Strides in race today to be latest in stirring recovery
Shira Springer, Boston Globe, April 16, 2007
Mentor program helps drug-addicted moms
Jaclyn O'Malley, Reno Gazette Journal, April 9, 2007
Auto crash got the attention of Patrick Kennedy
Bob Ray Sanders, Star Telegram, April 8, 2007
Restoring voting rights to law-abiding ex-felons will give them a stake in the community
Karen J. Mathis,
The Courier-Journal, March 25, 2007
Former journalist shares story of addiction, recovery
William R. Wineke, Wisconsin State Journal, March 22, 2007
A mental-health insurance parity bill might finally pass Congress
Rob Hotakainen, McClatchy Newspapers, March 9, 2007
Portrait: Personal experiences help Judie Didriksen in her efforts to assist recovering addicts
Angie Hutschreider, News Tribune, March 5, 2007
Addicts helping addicts. They help others stay clean by following a 12-step program
Meredith Bonny, Richmond Times Dispatch, February 28, 2007
Fleeing streets by running Colfax
Manny Gonzales, The Denver Post, February 25, 2007
Representatives gather support for health reform
Shaun Bishop, Palo Alto Daily News, February 22, 2007
Proposals for Mental Health Parity Pit a Father's Pragmatism Against a Son's Passion
Robert Pear, The New York Times, February 8, 2007
Caution: Marijuana may not be lesser evil; 'Gateway drug' or not, experts say, it's not a benign path for teens
Rita Rubin, USA Today, February 6, 2007
Bill Moyers' Son Details Road Back from Drug Addiction
Editor & Publisher, February 21, 2007
Prison funds turned to treatment: Gov. Bill Ritter submits an amended budget plan calling for an $8 million increase in rehabilitation programs and a cut in spending on prison beds.
Mark P. Couch Denver Post, February 14, 2007
ETSU program to target alcohol and drug abuse: Counseling Center hopes to create Tennessee's first college recovery community
Adriel Duncan, East Tennesseean, February 5, 2007
CCAR announces recovery center opening
Town Times, February 1, 2007
Sutton fights toughest foe: alcoholism
Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman, February 1, 2007
Ex-offenders struggle to find work after incarceration
Herbert Lowe, Newsday, January 28, 2007
Let's simplify the process for disenfranchised voters
R. David Stengel, County Commonwealth Attorney, Central Kentucky News Journal, January 28, 2007
A new life: Mom reveals paths of addiction, recovery
Joanne Bratton, Baxter Bulletin, January 25, 2007
Congressmen push for better mental health coverage
Michelle R. Smith, Seattle Post Intelligencer, January 25, 2007
Life on the outside
The Christian Century, January 23, 2007
Ex-Sen. Coderre advocates for recovering addicts
The Providence Journal, January 22, 2007
Recovering addict tells terrible tale, with laughs
Bangor Daily News, January 12, 2007
Tear down the social barriers to recovery
Barbara Isaacs, Bangor Daily News, January 4, 2007
2006
For this rock band, playing heals the hurt of addiction
Talia Buford, The Providence Journal, December 26, 2006
A passionate advocate for addicts of all kinds, she's determined to find a cure
Pat Wingert, Newsweek, December 25, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Loosening the grip of addiction
Barbara Isaacs, Lexington Herald Leader, December 9, 2006
San Quentin Prisoners Trained As Drug Counselors
San Quentin (BCN), December 7, 2006
St. Paul gives ex-cons a break on city hiring With rehabilitation in mind, job applications won't require disclosure of criminal records
Jason Hoppin, Pioneer Press, December 7, 2006
When an Employee is a Problem Drinker
Perri Capell, The Wall Street Journal: Career Journal, December 5, 2006
Finding a Fix: Is drug rehab just a cop-out?
Deb Dettor, Bangor Daily News, December 2, 2006
Milestones on the road to sobriety
Sandy Scott, Bangor Daily News, November 23, 2006
Healing his broken faith: William Cope Moyers opens up about addiction, recovery and his relationship with God
David Tarrant, Dallas Morning News, November 6, 2006
Group pushes for simpler way to restore voting rights to felons
Joe Biesk, Associated Press, November 2, 2006
Addicts face hugs, hammer: Drug court mixes healing therapy with tough love from a judge
Hudson Sangree, The Sacramento Bee, October 30, 2006
Aaron's House: Building a Legacy of Recovery and Hope
Bob Curley, Join Together, October 27, 2006
Criminal Records Erased by Courts Live to Tell Tales
Adam Liptak, New York Times, October 17, 2006
The Most Expensive Addictions
Forbes.com, October 13, 2006
Bodies in Motion, Clean and Sober
Paul Scott, The New York Times, October 12, 2006
Baltimore has new way to treat addicts; Methadone alternative has no high
Donna Leinwand, USA Today, October 5, 2006
In 'Broken' Moyers tells his story
Graydon Royce, Star Tribune, October 3, 2006
Sober lives are reason to cheer: Families look on with pride as drug program celebrates graduates
Michele Morgan Bolton, Join Together, September 29, 2006
"Somehow I pulled myself together"
Meg Haskell, Bangor Daily News, September 28, 2006
Policy Panel Calls for Advisory Role for Recovering Community
Bob Curley, Join Together, September 26, 2006
One Book at a Time
Choire Sicha, New York Observer, September 25 edition
Scrutiny of criminals heats up race
Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe, September 24, 2006
Massachusetts Recovery Month Event
WWLP-TV, September 22, 2006
Lawmakers pave road to recovery with legislation
Richard Clough, Chicago Tribune, September 21, 2006
Democrat, Republican and a Bond of Addiction
Mark Leibovich, New York Times, September 19, 2006
Stories prove there is life after addiction
Maryanne Kocis MacLeod, The Macomb Daily, September 18, 2006
Pros can offset cons when hiring offenders
Ruben Rosario, St. Paul Pioneer Press, September 18, 2006
Walkers fight addiction, a day at a time: Agencies, former users, providers Walk for Recovery
Mike Baird, Caller Times, September 17, 2006
'It's very hard to enter treatment'
Kelly Wilson, Quincy Herald Whig, September 17, 2006
Ann R., Alcoholic
Maura Casey, September 16, 2006
"They had to anesthetize you somehow."
Meg Haskell, Bangor Daily News, September 14, 2006
City to open high school that aids sobriety
Maria Sacchetti, The Boston Globe, September 13, 2006
Back to the books: Community colleges help older students pursue life goals
Larry Muhammad, The Courier-Journal, September 10, 2006
From one side of recovery to the other
Bob Kerr, The Providence Journal, September 8, 2006
Why I Fight for Freedom
Jay P. Davidson, The Courier Journal, September 8, 2006
Battling addiction, local recovering addicts share their stories
Natasha Trelfa, 49 ABC News, September 7, 2006
Getting help for loved ones
Mike Gaffney, Townonline, September 7, 2006
Tammy Weddington: "I just patched it together, and it worked."
Meg Haskell, Bangor Daily News, September 7, 2006
One more river to cross
Eric Robinson, The Columbian News, September 5, 2006
CU Student Recovery Center Admitting Fall 2006 Students
University of Colorado at Boulder News Center, September 5, 2006
Down-and-out on skid row
R.W. Dellinger, Tidings Online, September 1, 2006
People in Recovery Become Advocates in Nation's Capital
Drug Policy Alliance, August 22, 2006
Treat the Addict, Cut the Crime Rate
Nora D. Volkow, The Washington Post, August 19, 2006
Too many ex-convicts aren't able to vote
Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, August 16, 2006
All part of managing a disease
Susan Brink, The Los Angeles Times, August 14, 2006
For students, lessons in recovery
Steven Rosenberg, The Boston Globe, August 13, 2006
Help for the Hardest Part of Prison: Staying Out
Erick Eckholm, The New York Times, August 12, 2006
Methadone survives four decades of tough politics
David B. Caruso, Newsday.com, August 12, 2006
Ambush on Path to Recovery: L.A.'s skid row has many programs to help drug addicts. But success is tough when pushers on the same streets dangle temptation daily.
Carla Rivera, The Los Angeles Times, August 9, 2006
Rescue from the edge: 8 Detroit women, once homeless, tell others how they got back on track
Patricia Anstett, Detroit Free Press, August 7, 2006