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On the one-year anniversary of her son’s overdose death, Julie Labinski testified in the Wisconsin State Legislature in support of new addiction legislation.

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We spoke with Dr. Lisa Hunsicker about pain management during and after breast reconstruction surgery. 

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Sazha Ramos

This Memorial Day, I’m grateful for my recovery. But I know for many veterans, treatment is out of reach.

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Community support is an essential part of recovery. So what happens when communities shut down?

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Debbie Pantin

Begin treatment and meet your needs along the way.

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By
Roy Viger, CPA, Avenues Recovery Center

Understanding how your care will be paid for is an important part of the treatment process.

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Kelly Minnick

Addiction is an isolating disease for everyone. But since Ian's death, I've learned that almost everyone has a loved one or knows someone with a substance use disorder.

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Jon Robert Hall

Today, I am releasing a song I wrote. It's the same day that, four years ago, I took my last pill. 

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John Purcell

Finding the right addiction treatment is essential for recovery. I am miraculously lucky, but many are not.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, it’s never been a better time to get into a new podcast.

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Dr. Richard Chudacoff

Navigating addiction with a loved one has certainly affected the way I treat my patients.

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Renée Hodges

Addiction is a disease and it cannot be hidden away like a colony of lepers on an isolated island, shameful and out of sight. 

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Growing up is hard. But staying healthy shouldn’t be. 

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By
Jacqueline Filis

Begin treatment and meet your needs along the way.

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Courtney Gallo Hunter, VP, State Policy

As the federal settlement dollars begin to come in, we must ensure that this money is spent wisely.

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