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.”
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Building a Positive Work Environment with The R.A.P. Philosophy
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.”
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It’s true…. we all have a story. Hi, my name is Julie Seymore and I am the Treatment Court Administrator for the 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court in St. Charles County, Missouri. My story has a couple of stories within the story and they all revolve around tragedies that occurred because of alcohol. First, I […]
Read MoreHow veterans courts provide treatment, not punishment
This Veterans Day, as we pause to pay tribute to the men and women who bear the burden of safeguarding our freedom, we must ensure that our gratitude is extended to all veterans, even those who struggle to cope right here at home.
Read MoreWays to celebrate Recovery Month in September
Every community has been touched by the devastating impact of substance use disorders. Every day, we hear news stories about the opioid crisis, communities affected by overdoses, and deaths. Yet there are also many untold stories shared by millions of people in recovery, their family members, and other supporters. Each September, National Recovery Month is […]
Read MoreAlcohol Awareness Month focus is on ‘Changing Attitudes’
Since 1987, April has been designated as Alcohol Awareness Month by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Designed to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues, this year’s theme is Changing Attitudes: It’s not a ‘rite of passage.
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