Overdose Deaths: A Grim Reality but Hopeful Future

Overdose Deaths: A Grim Reality but Hopeful Future

Jul 30, 2021 | Substance Use

by Vicki Powers Americans are more likely to die of an accidental opioid overdose than a motor vehicle crash. Let that sink in. National Safety Council’s most recent data (2019) reveal the lifetime odds at 1 in 92 chance of dying of an opioid overdose. The lifetime...

The Empty Chair

Nov 12, 2019 | Compassion, Substance Use

By Vicki Powers “There’s an empty chair in our house, and I’m not sure what to do with it…” While many families gather over the holidays to celebrate together, others have a stark and obvious void at the table – an empty chair. This chair symbolizes those who can’t be...
Looking Into the Eyes of Homeless

Looking Into the Eyes of Homeless

Sep 20, 2019 | Compassion, Substance Use

by Suzanne JarvisIt’s Thursday morning and time for street outreach**. We’re designing a program that creates focused pathways off the street for the homeless based on what matters most to them.  It’s just the beginning.We meet Martha. Emaciated, she’s sitting...
Physicians Need to Play a Role in Substance Use Disorder

Physicians Need to Play a Role in Substance Use Disorder

Aug 16, 2019 | Alcohol, Substance Use

“Every person entering recovery should have an ongoing relationship with a primary care physician who is knowledgeable about addiction recovery,” says Bill White, emeritus senior research consultant at Chestnut Health Systems, in his July 11 blog post based on recent...
Compassion: More Than a Core Value

Compassion: More Than a Core Value

Mar 6, 2019 | Compassion, Alcohol, Sobering Center, Substance Use

Compassion is a core value and at the heart of everything we do at Houston Recovery Center. After all, the two hearts in our logo reflect the spirit of our brand. But compassion goes beyond an image or words on a page. One of the ways that Houston Recovery Center...