Good News Notes: “Could an addictive drug be the key to curbing alcoholism?” “Neuroscience researchers at Florida State University published a study this month suggesting ketamine might reduce an alcoholic’s desire to drink.” “For around three years, the team tested lab rats finding ketamine, commonly used as an anesthetic, dropped alcohol use by 70 to…
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‘Super grateful’: Finksburg man overcomes addiction, jail to thrive at home and work, helping others recover
Good News Notes: “In seven years, he went from running a theft ring and having a full-blown heroin addiction to starting a family, landing a job selling real estate, and opening a sober home.” “Griesser had worked for a company that serviced cellphone towers, which made him aware of the value of copper. Employees legally…
Portland man recognized for helping others struggling with addiction
Good News Notes: “A Portland man who lost his father to drug addiction now works every day to help others who are struggling.” “Addiction does not discriminate. It happens to people from all walks of life.” “Galle’s career change came after watching his father struggle with addiction.” View the whole story here: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-man-recognized-for-helping-others-struggling-with-addiction/283-9c567cec-50d5-4b31-aab3-d76610577ba1
Dream Center offers recovery, redemption
Good News Notes: “The life of addiction is one many people can’t relate to. But, the founder of an organization in Vidalia can.” “Through the door women have found help at the Dream Center. Help that has brought them out of the dark world of addiction.” “For eight years, the Dream Center in Vidalia has…
Ben Affleck Opens Up About Giving Back Amid His Recovery, Jokingly Says ‘I’m Dating’
Good News Notes: “Ben Affleck is using the spotlight on his dating life to support a good cause.” “Affleck entered rehab for the third time last year on Aug. 22, PEOPLE previously confirmed. He stayed at the center, with only brief breaks to work out at home and attend business meetings, until October when he broke his silence about his…
Byesville Rotary makes blankets for children in foster care
Good News Notes: There has been a significant increase in the number of children in foster care due to parental challenges with opioid addiction. In many of these cases, children arrive in foster care with little to nothing with them because it all had to be left behind to be sure there was no contact…
First Baby Born From MOMS Program Is Happy And Home With Mom
Good News Notes: The MOMS (Maternal Opioid Medical Stabilization) helps expectant mothers that are addicted to opioids to have happy, healthy, babies free from addiction or withdrawal symptoms. Babies born addicted to opioids spend longer in the hospital being treated for their inherited addiction and face higher mortality rates. The people running MOMS hope this…
Lee’s Summit police launch program, welcoming drug users to station for treatment not jail
https://fox4kc.com/2019/08/05/lees-summit-police-launch-new-program-welcoming-drugs-and-users-into-the-station/
Volunteers of America welcome 200th baby born through Freedom House program
https://www.wlky.com/article/volunteers-of-america-welcome-200th-baby-born-through-freedom-house-program/28543060
Veterans look to recover at New Beginnings’ HERO program
https://www.theadvocate.com/sponsored/acadiana/hero_program/article_0727c854-acbd-11e9-a978-9bc9cbb6ce68.html