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“I Wish They Would All Die”

“I Wish They Would All Die”

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“I wish they would all die!” (by Mike Orrill) “I wish they would all die!”  That’s what an angry friend once said to me when told him I was working with people struggling with drug addiction. “I just wish they would all die!  They made their bed, so let them sleep in it.  They’re a drain on society and don’t…

Anne’s Story: Recovery IS Possible

Anne’s Story: Recovery IS Possible

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Announcing Peer Empowered Recovery Community Solutions (PERCS)   Formerly known as Ark Valley Recovery, the mission of PERCS is to walk side by side with those who are navigating their own unique recovery journey from addition to alcohol and/or other drugs.  Our trained recovery coaches have lived experience in addiction and have a passion for helping others find their own pathways…

Laura’s Story–Recovery IS Possible!

Laura’s Story–Recovery IS Possible!

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Announcing Ark Valley Recovery   Our mission is to walk side by side with those who are navigating their own unique recovery journey from addition to alcohol and/or other drugs.  Our trained recovery coaches have lived experience in addiction and have a passion for helping others find their own pathways to achieve and sustain their recovery.  Their strong message of hope…

Andy’s Story–Recovery IS Possible!

Andy’s Story–Recovery IS Possible!

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Announcing Ark Valley Recovery   Our mission is to walk side by side with those who are navigating their own unique recovery journey from addition to alcohol and/or other drugs.  Our trained recovery coaches have lived experience in addiction and have a passion for helping others find their own pathways to achieve and sustain their recovery.  Their strong message of hope…

Better Than Jail (by Mike Orrill)

Better Than Jail (by Mike Orrill)

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Better Than Jail Recently I had a gratifying experience….I went to Drug Court. No, I wasn’t in any trouble; I was invited by a friend in our county’s probation department. According to our friend Wikipedia, “drug courts are problem-solving courts in which the judiciary, prosecution, defense bar, probation, law enforcement, mental health, social service, and treatment communities work together to…

“I wish they would all die!”  (by Mike Orrill)

“I wish they would all die!” (by Mike Orrill)

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“I wish they would all die!” (by Mike Orrill) That’s what an angry friend once said to me when told I was working with people struggling with drug addiction.  “I just wish they would all die!  They’re a drain on society and don’t offer anything worthwhile. They don’t deserve to live.” The root of such a statement is a misunderstanding…