While addiction adversely affects the life of an addict, it also negatively impacts families, businesses, and communities. Crime rates and the increasing cost of healthcare is directly tied to addiction. Focus on proven, long-term solutions for recovery is vital to increasing productivity and meaning to those struggling with addiction. Ethically[Read More…]
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Derby week can be triggering for people recovering from addiction
While the Kentucky Derby is known for the fun and excitement it brings to our communities, the festivities surrounding this annual event can be quite triggering for people who have struggled with substance use disorders. Keith Farah, the transitional care manager at The Healing Place in Louisville, spoke with Spectrum[Read More…]
Louisville addiction recovery center advocating for local restaurants that employ, support alumni
After restaurants were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Healing Place, a non-profit addiction recovery center, is encouraging its alumni and supporters to eat out at local restaurants to boost their profits. “A lot of the other restaurants participating help support our alumni and employ our alumni and give[Read More…]