By Bolupe Ogunyooye and Ann McCauley Journey to New Life (JTNL), a non-profit organization that has served the Kansas City area for 10 years by facilitating the reentry process for those exiting prison back into general society, was designated as … Continued
On October 24, 2023, the Excel Adult High School in Columbia became the first school in Missouri to earn the Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) designation. The Excel Center is an accredited tuition-free high school that gives adults 21 and older … Continued
Recovery is a journey that requires support and understanding from those around us. For individuals in recovery, navigating the challenges of daily life can be difficult, especially in the workplace. Fostering an environment that supports employees’ wellness and health can … Continued
We know alcohol use disorder (AUD), defined as “a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol, or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems” is prevalent in Missouri (1). In a 2019 … Continued
When you walk through the doors at the Communities of Recovery Corporation, or CORE, you immediately feel like you are more at home than you’ve ever felt in any business. The building is large, and there are lots of employees … Continued
With February being Black History Month, the overlap of race, stigma, and substance use disorder seemed an appropriate topic. Drug misuse, overdose deaths, and incarceration rates due to drug misuse disproportionately affect BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) individuals and … Continued
“In the typical street sample today, we’re seeing multiple lethal and toxic compounds that cause both overdose– fatal and non-fatal– and chronic long term health problems”(1). -Thom Browne, MA – CEO, Colombo Plan Secretariat; President and CEO, Rubicon Global Enterprises … Continued
“The greatest thing about Citizens Memorial is the people….they walk the walk and talk the talk, and their support for those in recovery is phenomenal. Citizens Memorial changes lives for the better, and in doing so, positively impacts its entire … Continued
The problem As of June 2022, medicinal marijuana was legal in 37 states (recreational marijuana in 19 states) (NCSL, 2022) and approximately ⅔ of Americans thought marijuana should be legalized (Gallup, 2020). Cannabis is the most prevalently used illicit drug, … Continued
“Don’t confuse poor decision-making with destiny. Own your mistakes. It’s ok; we all make them. Learn from them so they can empower you!” – Steve Maraboli Fixing the overcrowded prison population has helped provide recovery services to offenders who suffer … Continued