On November 11, 2021, we recorded this live virtual chat between Art Wimberly and Pam and Steve Moore, the authors of Natural Pathways of Recovery. Steve and Pam realized that the “cookie cutter” mode of treatment was not effective and needed to change. Instead of simply adding on to what was already being done, they deconstructed treatment […]
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Chief Program Officer of Foundry Ministries, Brandon Lackey, recently shared with Art Wimberly how The Foundry is working to improve the lives of those with substance use disorders and how The Foundry has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Brandon and Art also discussed Brandon’s work as an Alabama Association of Christian Recovery Ministries board member,
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We recently took a look at the trends in the opioid epidemic in Jefferson County, AL with Dr. Darlene Traffanstedt, Medical Director at the Jefferson County Department of Health. Dr. Traffanstedt discussed national trends and how Jefferson County mirrors those statistics. COVID-19 and Fentanyl have greatly impacted and changed the opioid epidemic in the last
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Not One More Alabama, Drug Education Council and Addiction Prevention Coalition recently joined forces for the popular NOMA series “Ask Me Anything!” This virtual Q & A included four couples who volunteered to share their journeys through addiction, treatment and recovery.
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On February 11, 2021, we were joined by Derek Osborn, Certified Prevention Specialist, to discuss the influence that social media has on the lives of our teens. From feeling connected to bullying, education to compulsion, and more… social media can have a positive or negative impact on our mental health. Derek shares with us some
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“I wasn’t a bad person trying to get good. I was a sick person trying to get well.” Mark Litvine is a person in long term recovery. If you have never heard Mark’s story, this is a must watch for you. From mental health diagnoses and self-medicating, to a felony and jail time, to eventually
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On Oct. 5, 2020 we brought together members from the mental health community to discuss the intersection of Grief and Substance Use Disorder. Maggie Banger, LPC-S, NCC, and Jack Sykstus, R-MFT joined Patty Sykstus, Founder of Not One More Alabama, to talk about the various forms loss that accompanies SUD and the grief that it
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We recently facilitated a live interview with Dr. Stephen Taylor, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. by ESPN & AL.com’s Lauren Sisler about preventing substance use disorder. Dr. Taylor holds several prestigious positions including General, Child/Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatrist; Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and The American Board of Addiction Medicine; Medical Director, NBA/NBPA
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Recently Adrienne Coleman, APC Director of Student Initiatives spoke with Dr. Susan Walley, Professor of Pediatrics in the UAB School of Medicine. Dr. Walley is also the Medical Director of the UAB Tobacco Consult Service and the Principal Investigator of the Birmingham Youth Tobacco Prevention Program. Her research and advocacy interests include developing strategies to
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The relationship between a Sponsor and a Sponsee is very special in the recovery process. On June 18, 2020, we recorded this live virtual chat between Tim Clay and Art Wimberly, two men in longterm recovery, who have have helped each other through the good times and the bad. If you’re curious about the role
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