A Passion for Recovery!

On many levels this has been an interesting year of ‘awareness’ about addiction recovery and mental health issues.

This spring, HBO aired the powerful series “Addiction”, which brought to the forefront the seriousness of substance abuse. Then again, the media sensationalized celebrities going through a revolving door of glamorous rehab centers; but they did not address the seriousness of their problems.

  The exciting news is The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 is about to be passed which will eliminate many obstacles to accessing care for Americans with mental health and addictive disorders.

  Stories like yours and mine don’t make headlines or sell newspapers, yet our success at staying addiction free greatly impacts our families, friends, and communities in positive ways.  We have chosen to become part of the growing movement of recovery advocates who are making a difference. We must continue to be heard in our communities and legislatures erasing the stigma that addiction carries. 

  We are making progress. Recovery works. Help is available.  Healing happens.  Miracles are abundant for those who make the choice to change.

We, at the Art of Recovery Expo are filled with gratitude to our sponsors and exhibitors who continue their support and make this event possible.  We thank them for providing their expertise in helping those that may be in need today or sometime in the future. Be sure to visit each and every booth and meet the wonderful people who make this event possible.

  A special thank you to Rokelle Lerner and John Lee for being part of this special day. Most of all, thank YOU for being with us as we celebrate the victories of recovery---together.

Sincerely,
Barbara Nicholson-Brown