Substance abuse

Freedom Institute Welcomes Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, Pioneer and Founder of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111045086/en/
    Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, Director of Clinical Programming at Freedom Institute (Photo: Business Wire)
    The founder of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) and a leader in the field, Dr. Tatarsky will build new IHRP-centered programming to treat the spectrum of substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors and will create and facilitate an internal IHRP training program.
  • Dr. Tatarsky will work in close collaboration with Freedom Institute Medical Director Ryan Wade, MD, and Director of Clinical Services Caroline Kern, LMHC, to integrate the harm reduction framework alongside the organization’s existing abstinence-based programs.
  • Tatarsky is a true groundbreaker,” said Andrew J. Gerber, MD, PhD, President and Medical Director of Silver Hill Hospital, which is currently working toward a partnership with Freedom Institute.
  • In addition to developing an internal IHRP training program, Dr. Tatarsky will also facilitate external educational programs through the Silver Hill Academy for Research and Education (SHARE) .

Santa Monicans United: A New Organization Emerges to Tackle Santa Monica's Decline

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

"Santa Monica is in crisis, and my heart goes out to the residents and struggling businesses that have been impacted by the city's decline.

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  • "Santa Monica is in crisis, and my heart goes out to the residents and struggling businesses that have been impacted by the city's decline.
  • According to a 2022 survey, Santa Monica ranked 224 out of 230, making it one of the most unsafe cities in California," said Leana Greene, CEO of SMU.
  • According to a 2022 survey, Santa Monica ranked 224 out of 230, making it one of the most unsafe cities in California.
  • "As a Santa Monica renter and a board member of SMU, I am concerned about the ongoing challenges facing Santa Monica's residents due to the steady decline of quality of life.

ARC Opens Applications for 2024 Substance Use Disorder Recovery-to-Work Projects

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Monday, January 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 8, 2024—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a Notice of Solicitation of Applications for its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative , which addresses the disproportionate impact of the substance use disorder (SUD) crisis on Appalachian communities and workforces.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., January 8, 2024—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a Notice of Solicitation of Applications for its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative , which addresses the disproportionate impact of the substance use disorder (SUD) crisis on Appalachian communities and workforces.
  • Applications are due March 8, 2024.
  • Through INSPIRE awards in 2024, ARC will continue to support the creation and expansion of services that help Appalachians in recovery from SUD obtain a job and stay on the job.
  • “Substance use disorder is an epidemic in our Appalachian communities that stretches beyond county and state borders,” said ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin.

National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2024 Boards

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.
  • "The restaurant industry is changing along with the expectations of the customers and communities we serve," said Michelle Korsmo, president & CEO of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of the NRAEF.
  • "As chairs of the Association and Foundation Boards, Jeff and Shaun bring a passion for exceptional dining experiences and community-based leadership.
  • Treasurer: Carrie Leishman is president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) and the Delaware Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

The Honorable Travis L. Francis Joins the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Board of Trustees

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Millburn, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honorable Travis L. Francis has been named to the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) Board of Trustees.

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  • Millburn, NJ, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honorable Travis L. Francis has been named to the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) Board of Trustees.
  • “Judge Francis’ appointment represents a continuation of the strong legacy and commitment embodied by his colleague Mr. D’Angiolillo,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of PDFNJ.
  • ”I am honored to accept a position on the board of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey,” Francis said.
  • Since its inception, the Partnership has garnered 226 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.

Veteran Experts Raise Alarm Bells as Homelessness Rates Increase for the First Time in 12 Years

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in 12 years, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2023 data revealed an increase in homelessness among veterans, with a 7.4% increase between 2022 and 2023. Marine veteran and CEO of VetComm, Kate Monroe, is spotlighting critical factors contributing to the trends facing men and women who served our country yet struggle for a place to call home. 

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  • "A needlessly deplorable situation is getting markedly worse for our veterans facing housing insecurity and homelessness," stated Monroe.
  • We have means accessible to us now to make a meaningful difference and impact in the lives of veterans.
  • It requires that we get out of failing 'status quo' mode and step into an emergency response action."
  • Through her research and expert consultations, Monroe endorses a "base camp" model to mitigate the many factors contributing homelessness.

The Ohana, Hawaii's Luxury Rehab, Announces New Support Programs for Addiction Patients and Their Families

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Both services align with the luxury drug rehab's commitment to empowering its clients with the latest in addiction treatments and recovery support techniques.

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  • Both services align with the luxury drug rehab's commitment to empowering its clients with the latest in addiction treatments and recovery support techniques.
  • The Ohana is a luxury drug and alcohol rehab in beautiful Hawaii.
  • Additionally, The Ohana has launched a program to provide education and therapy to the families of its clients.
  • The facility's staff understands that while the recovery journey centers on the patient, their loved ones require vital support as well.

Drugs Don’t Work in NJ: National Authority Nancy Delogu Leads Discussion on Workplace Drug Policy

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

This free event is part of the PDFNJ's workplace prevention program, Drugs Don't Work in NJ.

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  • This free event is part of the PDFNJ's workplace prevention program, Drugs Don't Work in NJ.
  • The webinar will feature Nancy Delogu, an attorney at Littler Mendelson, P.C., and an expert on substance abuse in the workplace.
  • For more information about PDFNJ's programs and services, contact Bill Lillis, CPS, Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator, at [email protected] or 862-253-6808.
  • Since its inception, the Partnership has garnered 226 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.

Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem County Prosecutor’s Offices Offer Continuing Medical Education Scholarships to Medical Providers on Safe Prescribing Practices

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

“Prescribed opioids continue to be a factor on the drug harm index in our region, especially in Salem County,” said Salem County Prosecutor Kristin Telsey.

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  • “Prescribed opioids continue to be a factor on the drug harm index in our region, especially in Salem County,” said Salem County Prosecutor Kristin Telsey.
  • “This unique approach, providing continuing medical education to prescribers is a natural intersection for law enforcement and the medical community,” said Acting Gloucester County Prosecutor Christine Hoffman.
  • “Each of our offices play a pivotal role fighting the opioid epidemic through both community engagement and education,” said Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.
  • Prosecutors Webb-McRae, Hoffman, and Telsey continue to bring innovation from prevention and recovery programs to engaging the broader community on public safety.

Dive Into an Inspirational Memoir Tracing a DXM Addict’s Journey to Recovery

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Despite having severe schizophrenia, along with clinical depression and anxiety, he works to help others overcome mental health challenges and substance abuse.

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  • Despite having severe schizophrenia, along with clinical depression and anxiety, he works to help others overcome mental health challenges and substance abuse.
  • But his life hasn’t always been this way—as told in his explosive addiction recovery memoir, Twilight in York.
  • Caught between couch surfing, homeless shelters, and musty halfway houses, he developed a sense of his own futility.
  • The first volume of his story recounts the final days of his active addiction and his gradual climb toward healing and sobriety.