From millions awarded in West Virginia to billions requested by New York, U.S. Senators are signaling real seriousness about substance abuse. And not a moment too soon either! New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) wants the COVID Relief Bill to include an additional $10B for mental health and substance abuse services. Yes, that’s right. Billion with… Read More
Imagine turning yourself in at a police station, asking for help with substance abuse, then being directed to rehab — no questions asked. That’s how the Angel Program works. And it reportedly works wonders. In fact, the program is working so well — and is in such need — that it’s expanding. That’s right. The Michigan State Police‘s much-revered Angel… Read More
Bad news is easy to come by. Far too easy. Especially when it comes to overcoming Substance Use Disorder. But good news is out there. In fact, it’s coming from all four corners of the country. And we’re determined to dig it up and share it every chance we get. We call it Good News Friday. And it’s become a… Read More
You don’t have to be a New York resident to see the great good in New York State Senator Pete Harckham. Heck, you don’t even have to live in the Northeast. All you’ve gotta do is to have open eyes — and an open mind. No foolin.’ That’s what must’ve happened back in 2018, when the citizens of New York… Read More
Believe it or not, there’s some good news about substance abuse. In fact, it’s coming in from all across the country. So let’s try focussing on the bright side. Yeah, we know. It ain’t exactly easy to focus on the bright side of such a dire equation. Especially considering how often we’re hit by alarm bells, crisis protocols and the… Read More
