By Darren Orf, VOX Magazine online
October 21, 2010 | 12:00 a.m. CST

David Helling doesn’t take anything for granted, especially socks. In January 1998, Helling finished his five-year prison sentence for DWI charges and was left with a shirt, a pair of underwear and one pair of socks. Within 12 years, … More »

Today’s Recovery Movement: Remembering the Past and Planning for the Future (DVD)
As a special thank you to everyone for their part in making Recovery Month so special this year in our community,   SAMSHA is offering a free download of  ”Recovery Month 2010″
Pub id: DVD203
Publication Date: 2/2005
Popularity: Not ranked
Format: Webcast
Audience: Program Planners, Administrators, … More »

I started smoking for the first time when I was 16 years old. I got a job as a waitress and smokers got more breaks, so it only made sense that I smoke too! I quit smoking once when I turned 22, and was successful for about six months. I … More »

Phoenix Programs’ VA-funded Vets At Home program helps 18 homeless veterans find permanent housing each year. In partnership with the local VA hospital, Phoenix Programs provides veterans with psychological, medical, and substance abuse treatment. The program also helps veterans increase their job skills and/or income – emphasizing responsibility and accountability … More »

For 19 years of my life I have been in either prison, on parole or in a substance abuse treatment facility. I started drinking alcohol when I was six years old. As I got older I recognized drinking alcohol got me into trouble, so I began smoking pot instead. Then I … More »