Recent News and Updates
Having someone with alcoholism in the Cabinet reminds us that recovery is never over
By: Ana Marie Cox, The Washington Post
16-year-old’s powerful essay about dad’s addiction gains attention of millions
By: Rachel Paula Abrahamson, Today
US lifts barriers to prescribing addiction treatment drug
By: Carla K. Johnson, KPIC News
Addiction Should Be Treated, Not Penalized
By: Nora D. Volkow, Health Affairs
New California Law Makes It Easier to Get Care for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
By: Bernard J. Wolfson, Capital Public Radio
After coronavirus pandemic drop, more women are seeking addiction treatment with acute needs
By: Alexi Cohan, Boston Herald
Former homeless man starts free rehab center for Pensacola community
By: Aaron Fields, WKRG News
Drug Overdose Deaths Surge Among Black Americans During Pandemic
By: Brian Mann, Capital Public Radio
Opinion: We need to destigmatize addiction to save lives
By: Ann Lininger, The Oregonian
After losing daughter to overdose, mother takes on mentorship role at addiction treatment center
By: Forrest Sanders, News 4 Nashville
Brett Favre says painkiller addiction could have killed him
By: Michael David Smith, NBC Sports
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Recognizing Service – Shout Outs
2020 was a tough year! There is no question about that. Throughout it we saw countless examples of people coming together to surmount obstacles and help one another through hard times. At One Step, we are continually impressed by the outstanding work and acts of service done by the individuals and organizations in the recovery community. In 2021, we will be doing something new with our Newsletter. We will be recognizing acts of service and impactful work done by those in the community. I hope you are excited because we certainly are!
We will be on the lookout for individuals and organizations to highlight in the 2021 issues of the One Step Newsletter. If you know someone who deserves a virtual round of applause for some great work, reach out to oliver@onestepsoftware.com and tell us about the great stuff they have done!
Keep up the good work!
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Recognizing Service – April Shout Out
The most rewarding part of my role at One Step is working with those who are helping individuals in recovery. As a person in recovery, it is an overwhelming privilege to speak with people like myself on a daily basis.
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Nick McGrory, the CEO and Manager of Otter House Recovery in Asheville, NC. As a One Step customer, the quality of Nick’s program is evident to us. Nick centers his entire life around recovery and is a great example of the gifts of recovery reigning true. Once Nick got sober, his objective became to help others to find their own life in sobriety and he founded Otter House Recovery. His program offers men the opportunity to develop their own recovery program within the structure of the house and with the help of experienced staff.
I am consistently impressed by the achievements of my fellows in recovery and Nick is no exception. Keep up the great work, Nick!
Be sure to check out the links below to find out more!
Website: Otter House Recovery
Instagram: Otter House Recovery
Phone Number: (828) 318-9244
Email: otterhouserecovery@icloud.com
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Upcoming Events
West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders (WCSAD) – La Quinta, CA
June 3 – 6, 2021
31st Annual Nation Recovery Month
September 2021
Recovery Happens California Rally – Sacramento, CA
September 1, 2021
Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders (CCSAD) – Hyannis, MA
September 9 – 12, 2021