My Addicted Father

Anonymous

October 31, 2013

Courtesy National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Health

You probably haven’t met my mother. Or any of my teachers. Or the friends I surround myself with. And that’s okay. Continue reading…


My Life Story

Allyssa Garcia

October 22, 2013

Courtesy National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Health

I know drugs tempt us every day. They’re all around us. I am gonna tell you how I stay away from drugs. How many of you have been influenced by a drug? Continue reading…


Stories of Hope

Gary Mendell, chairman of HEI Hotels and Resorts, speaks to the Clinton Foundation 2013 Health Matters Conference about Brian’s Wish in honor of his son Brian who lost his battle with addiction in 2011. Watch Gary’s short while moving speech.

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Stories of Hope

I am an alcoholic with 4 years sobriety. I was formerly in the running to become the next CEO of a bulge bracket money management firm, but alcohol caught up with me in my mid 40’s and I blew up my life in spectacular fashion.

As is the current typical outcome for an untreated and unaware addict, I went to jail, lost my family, my job and most of my net worth in the process. I faced the cold choice all addicts finally face—quit or die, and thanks to the grace of God I was able to make the decision finally to live life as a sober being and carry on.
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