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    Opinion – August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day

    There is nothing more tragic than young lives being lost unnecessarily before they have a chance to reach their full potential. The grief experienced by parents and family members left behind is [...]

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    A Way Out’s Fall Symposium – Sept. 18 – Open to the public

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    Posted August 28, 2018

    My Life Was a Mess!

    My life was a mess. My binge drinking was out of control and I went further down the scale than I ever could have imagined.  My alcoholism hit a new bottom – the lowest I thought possible. [...]

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    Posted August 26, 2018

    If You Love Me…

    When enough really crappy things occur in your life, and you somehow survive them, people start to tell you that you should write a book. You think they are joking but then, after a while, you’re [...]

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    Pets in Recovery

    People have heartrending stories when they reminisce with their collection of, “Susie Q was the best dog…” or “I adored my cat Sammy…” We all remember that first neighborhood kitten that we [...]

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    Posted August 22, 2018

    Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison

    The psychedelic trinity of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison embodied the volatility, excitement, and substance abuse of the 1960’s. Demonstrating an unprecedented musical ability, [...]

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    Posted August 20, 2018

    With Gratitude

    To: A Way Out I would like to thank A Way Out for their generous assistance with my recovery.  For nearly a decade I have been battling addiction. I kept thinking I could get the problem behind [...]

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    Posted August 20, 2018

    Coroner sent letters to doctors whose patients died of opioid overdoses. Doctors’ habits quickly changed

    When doctors who had prescribed opioids and other risky drugs were notified of a patient’s death by overdose, many adjusted their prescribing practices, new research shows. (Associated [...]

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    Posted August 18, 2018

    Medicaid expansion states see rise in coverage for low income adults with substance use disorders

    August 14, 2018, Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health The percentage of low-income Americans with substance use disorders who were uninsured declined more sharply in states [...]

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    Posted August 16, 2018

    A Parent’s Letter

    I want to tell you how much I appreciate this program.  I called you in May to ask for help with my daughter and you were a blessing for me.  As I am sure many are when dealing with a family [...]

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