Tag Archives: recovery

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Hosts Facebook Chat with New York Times Best-Selling Author of Clean and Beautiful Boy, David Sheff

~Sheff to Chat Live about Drug Addiction as a Disease, Treatment and Recovery~ New York, NY, May 30, 2013 – The Partnership at Drugfree.org, the national nonprofit leading The Medicine Abuse Project, a multi-year initiative aimed at preventing half a …

March Madness: Former Professional Basketball Player, Chris Herren, Teams Up with The Partnership at Drugfree.org’s “The Medicine Abuse Project”

Former professional basketball player, Chris Herren, has been making the rounds to some of the country’s top radio sports programs to discuss teen prescription (Rx) drug abuse and the risks this poses to student athletes. Chris, who himself is in …

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Collaborates With Former NBA Basketball Player, Father and ESPN Sports Analyst, Chris Mullin

~Mullin to Host Live FACEBOOK Chat on Substance Abuse and Recovery as part of The Medicine Abuse Project ~ New York, NY, March, 7, 2013 – The Partnership at Drugfree.org, a national nonprofit helping parents solve the problem of teen drug …

Your Story Can Change Someone Else’s: Launch of “The Hope Share”

An estimated 85 million people in the U.S. have been affected by addiction. Each has a unique story, and for too long, too many have felt alone, hopeless and stigmatized by this disease. That’s why The Partnership at Drugfree.org created …

In Case You Missed It: Check out the A&E “Hope for Recovery” Webinar

As part of The Medicine Abuse Project’s launch week, The Partnership at Drugfree.org and A&E Networks hosted a webinar focused on recovery from medicine abuse on September 27. Steve Pasierb, President and CEO of The Partnership at Drugfree.org joined a …

“The Dionysus Project” in LA

Last week, The Partnership at Drugfree.org collaborated with social impact company Outside The Wire and leading nonprofit substance abuse provider Phoenix House for a special theatrical performance, “The Dionysus Project,” in Los Angeles, CA. We would like to extend our …

2012 AICP Art & Technique of the American Commercial Awards Honor The Partnership at Drugfree.org

~”Family Stories” Video Selected as Only Award in Public Service Category~ New York, NY, June 18, 2012 – The Partnership at Drugfree.org, a national nonprofit helping parents solve the problem of teen drug and alcohol abuse, was honored at the …

The New Voices on our Helpline: Denise Ocasio and Jerry Otero, Parent Support Specialists

The Partnership at Drugfree.org welcomes Denise Ocasio, MSW CASAC-T and Jerry Otero, MA, Parent Support Specialists who will staff our bilingual Parents Toll-Free Helpline at 1-855-DRUGFREE. Denise joins our organization from MIC- Women’s Health Services as a social worker, delivering …

Listen in! Telephone Seminar: Parents of Teens Struggling With Addiction Also Need Support

CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org are hosting a monthly series of telephone seminars that will help you better understand today’s changing landscape of substance abuse. The seminars are free and there is no registration required. They’re open to any …

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Collaborates With Former Professional Basketball Player, Father, Motivational Speaker Chris Herren

~Herren to Host Live FACEBOOK Chat on Substance Abuse Recovery ~ New York, NY, April 11, 2012 – The Partnership at Drugfree.org, a national nonprofit helping parents solve the problem of teen drug and alcohol abuse, is partnering with former …