by Larry Hearn | Dec 29, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community
In order to write a worthwhile little, I have to watch, listen and read a lot. I look for other’s words to capture, contemplate, and pass along. I saw a quote from Oprah that said. “The world is upside down” The context related to a tragic incident of lawlessness but...
by Larry Hearn | Dec 23, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health
As I’ve traveled the country these past 4+ years launching R1 I’ve learned a lot, with the help from so many others, about the behavioral health industry, workforce shortages, and the basic competencies required for practitioners to be effective at all levels of...
by Larry Hearn | Nov 1, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery
We celebrated September as Recovery Month. For me and others, October has been Discovery Month. In that regard, I am reminded of the quote from Albert Einstein, “Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance,” We have heard the expression mind...
by Larry Hearn | Oct 21, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, Long-Term Recovery
The redoubled focus on recovery within our federal administration is heartening. This is an area in which history is instructive. Many years ago, advocates from the recovery community, including those in my own home state of Pennsylvania met with SAMHSA and educated...
by Larry Hearn | Oct 7, 2021 | Addiction Discussions, Community, News & Updates, Support
On September 25, with the initiative of The Purpose of Recovery, the first annual Recovery Connection Rally in Orange County was held at Kiwanis Land Park in Garden Grove. The temperature was in the 70s — a day to be lived in comfort and joy. it was a memorable...
