By Thomas Becher, APR Averhealth is proud of our long-time partnerships with treatment courts around the nation to reclaim lives, unite families, and strengthen communities. Join us in celebrating National Drug Court Month with the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) community! Now is a great time to share some statistics about treatment courts and the difference they make, courtesy […]
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Court Gives Veteran ‘Second Chance at Life’
By: Thomas Becher For Brad Bell, it came down to one word: Willingness. “I was in pain. I needed help,” he recalls his addiction struggles after leaving the Marine Corps. “But I had the willingness to change.” Bell credits treatment courts, particularly the Shelby County Veterans Court, for turning his life around. And now, he’s giving […]
Read More‘Trifecta of Goodness’: Working with Purpose to Battle Addiction
By: Darcy Kamau, Program Coordinator for the Cobb County DUI Court in Georgia May is National Drug Court Month, the annual opportunity for the treatment court community to share successes, educate the public, and engage elected officials. Averhealth asked Darcy Kamau, program coordinator for Cobb County, Ga., to share her story about why she chose this […]
Read MoreBuilding a Positive Work Environment with The R.A.P. Philosophy
By: Dr. Jermaine Davis The Averhealth management team recently met in person for education and training for the first time in two years. We were honored to have Dr. Jermaine Davis as our keynote speaker on the topic “Thriving as a Team.“ Dr. Davis is a professor of Communication at Century College and Organizational Leadership […]
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Approach: Are You Adapting to Today’s Stresses?
By: Thomas Becher When it comes to humans, there’s no shortage of trauma. Violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, natural disasters, pandemics, and other emotionally harmful experiences can all trigger trauma, affecting just about everyone, no matter the age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or geography. According to the Substance Use and Mental […]
Read MoreAssessments and Testing Can Save Us from Being Duped
Retired Circuit Court Judge Patrick Bowler of Michigan reminds us using standardized, validated assessments and reliable drug/alcohol testing, judges can gain objective information -and not be duped.
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