November 2019 – Issue 11

 

Featured Blog Post of the month

 One Step: 2019 Review

One Step has made leaps forward in 2019. Here is a summary of the journey thus far, all thanks to our awesome community of clients! As a company laser focused on the addiction recovery industry, we are proud of our accomplishments in 2019 and can’t thank our loyal customers enough for allowing us to help their organizations manage their recovery centers and sober living homes. Read More…

 

Recent news and Updates

California governor signs some addiction treatment reform measures, rejects others

By: Teri Sforza, The OCR (CA)

As Presidential Hopefuls Offer Addiction Solutions, N.H.’s Experience Is At The Forefront

By: Sarah Gibson & Sara Plourde, NHPR (NH)

While Millions Are Spent To Fight The Opioid Epidemic, A Meth Crisis Quietly Grows In Wisconsin

By: Wisconsin Watch & Parker Schorr, WUWM (WI)

Integrity House Awarded $1.1 Million for Women’s Recovery Center in Newark

By: Integrity House, Tap into Newark (NY)

Governor’s ‘dream’ workforce and recovery program launched

By: Taylor Stuck, The Logan Banner (WV)

Where do they go?’ Addiction experts say Florence needs more transitional housing

By: Nicholas Papantonis, ABC 15 News (SC)

Here, the opioid crisis is bigger than politics. As rehab centers replace pill mills, an Ohio River city fights back

By: Jazmine Ulloa, The Boston Globe (OH)

New Push to Further Clarify Rules for Addiction Recovery Housing

By: Lilo H. Stainton, NJ Spotlight (NJ)

Fighting the stigma of sober homes

By: WCVB (MA)

Elton John Recalls Performing for the First Time Since Getting Sober: ‘I Was Terrified’

By: Elton John, Variety (CA)

In Colorado’s battle against substance abuse, lawmakers and advocates target recovery

By: Forest Wilson, Colorado Independent (CO)

Senators Take Aim at ‘Sober Home’ Scams

By: Shannon Firth, MedPage Today (USA)

 

Upcoming Events

WCSAD – West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders:

• • May 28-31, 2020

CORE – Clinical Overview of the Recovery Experience:

• • July 12-15, 2020

CCSAD – Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders:

• • September 10-13, 2020

Evolution – Evolution of Addiction Treatment:

• • November 3-6, 2020

 

One Step Special Announcements

Winners of the “MVP Encouragement Program” for the month of October for having the average most meeting check-ins:

Meraki Recovery Housing!