Jul 27, 2026
When I stepped into the role of Director of Pupil Services in the Oshkosh Area School District, one of my priorities was ensuring that our schools were prepared for any crisis that could threaten the safety and lives of our students. As the opioid epidemic continued...
Jun 29, 2026
I am a person who lives with trauma and mental health challenges, which led me to join a 12- step recovery program 23 years ago this month. During that time, my recovery journey has widened and deepened in so many ways, including yoga, meditation, energy work,...
Jun 23, 2026
I have been in recovery since September 6, 2003. For many years, I was quiet about that. Today, however, I choose to speak out as an advocate in my community about overdose prevention, harm reduction practices, and the importance of ongoing recovery support that...
Apr 11, 2026
As I often say when I start to tell my story, I grew up in a family that checked three boxes: we had a struggling, troubled relationship with alcohol that went back generations. We were Irish and loved to celebrate our heritage and culture. Finally, we lived in...
Feb 23, 2026
My name is Mack Park, and I work with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE). Do you work or volunteer your time within the recovery community? Tell us about the work you do. I work with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE), which is...
Sep 15, 2025
The opioid epidemic is one of the issues at the forefront of law enforcement. It affects all socioeconomic groups and does not discriminate. Earlier in my law enforcement career, abusing illicit opioid substances like cocaine and crack were replaced by abusing...
