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Before Zac Clark was introduced to television viewers on The Bachelorette, he was considered the "life of the party" and willing to go to great lengths to achieve his “next high.” In his twenties, his addiction escalated to the point where his marriage crumbled and his friendships dissipated. His relationship with his parents was holding on by a thread. But they never gave up on him, and Zac found recovery. Ultimately, Zac won back his health and went on to win the heart of not only Tayshia Adams but also viewers across the country, all through his candor, compassion and commitment to a substance-free life. In the ninth episode of Heart of the Matter, listen in as Elizabeth Vargas and Zac revisit his journey, from faking an illness to gain access to prescription medications to finding happiness in real life, making a career out of helping others with addiction, and even falling in love on reality TV. Listen now Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Related reading: After you listen, explore these resources to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode: How to Encourage Your Child to Get Help for Their Substance Use or Addiction Preparing for Life and Recovery Following Treatment Personalized Support for Parents and Caregivers Additional moments that touched our hearts Revisit personal and candid stories about addiction from some of Heart of the Matter’s most popular guests. Jeremiah Fraites humanizes addiction Co-founder of The Lumineers, Jeremiah Fraites, reflects on the monumental impact drugs and alcohol have on music, culture, families and relationships. He describes losing his older brother, Joshua, to a heroin overdose and how that experience helped inspire his band's latest album. iTunes | Spotify | Google Holly Whitaker emphasizes that treatment is not “one-size-fits-all” Quit Like a Woman author Holly Whitaker and Elizabeth Vargas discuss their experiences as women coming to terms with the impact alcohol was having on their lives, how addiction is portrayed in the media, and their perspectives on the roads they took to finding recovery. iTunes | Spotify | Google Andrew Zimmern discusses having 28 years in recovery with the support of his family and friends While best known for traveling the world and exploring shocking cuisine as executive producer and host of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew Zimmern’s journey through addiction to recovery is just as compelling. iTunes | Spotify | Google David Sheff reminds parents they are not alone Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction author, David Sheff, shares insights on learning to parent with compassion and understanding, not stigma and frustration. iTunes | Spotify | Google Chris Herren aims to change how teens perceive substance use Former NBA player and founder of Herren Talks, Herren Project and Herren Wellness, Chris Herren explores intimate details of his journey and how he’s now using his experience to change the way high school students think about addiction. iTunes | Spotify | Google If you are enjoying Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas don’t forget to listen, subscribe and rate our podcast. 485 Lexington Avenue,Suite 300 New York, NY 10017 drugfree.org Get involved Prevention & early action Treatment & recovery About us privacy policy  |   DONATE NOW   Get Support Now Our help is free, confidential and safe.   Text 55753 Schedule a Call Email a Specialist

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The Wellbriety Movement: Cultural Approaches to Treatment and  Healing of Native Clients Wed. Feb. 24th  12pm - 1pm  MT Cost: Free 1  CEU Offered REGISTER HERE Overview: Mr. Coyhis will introduce the concept of Wellbriety as balance and connection to the natural laws that create healing within the native community. He will present concepts of the current impacts of Intergenerational Trauma. A combination of immense losses and traumatic events that have perpetrated an entire culture need healing as natives across the nation are encouraged to seek to reinstate cultural ways, language and sacred traditions. The unfortunate consequences of trauma include not believing you have a future, difficulties within families and a distrust of the outside world. Mr. Coyhis will describe how we can be more effective in recovery and prevention strategies by integrating cultural knowledge. Healing will take place through application of cultural and spiritual knowledge. In this presentation we will talk about: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma - Government Run Boarding Schools Integrating Cultural Knowledge The power of Ceremony and Plant Medicines Presenter: Don Coyhis President White Bison, Inc. Don Coyhis, Mohican Nation currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the President of White Bison, Inc., an American Indian 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to creating and sustaining a grassroots Wellbriety Movement that provides culturally based healing to the next seven generations of Indigenous People. Through the leadership of White Bison, the Wellbriety Movement has taken a prominent role in the recovery of many Native Americans and their communities. Don has published many Wellbriety books and resources. For over 30 years, Don has been called upon to provide technical assistance by national policy organizations such as the White House Office of Drug Control Policy, SAMHSA, and other national recovery organizations to develop culturally-based prevention and recovery programs for Indigenous communities. He has also received many prestigious awards, including the 2009 Purpose Prize. Learn More About White Bison, Inc HERE! Forward this email STAY CONNECTE

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Welcoming Aly Ries as the New Corporate Director of Alumni Relations

 

Welcome Our New Corporate Director of Alumni Relations We are thrilled to announce Caron’s own Alyson Ries is joining our extraordinary Alumni Relations team as its new Corporate Director of Alumni Relations. For the past several years Aly has been part of our Recovery Support team in New York and Philadelphia, helping individuals and families as they navigate their early Recovery. Prior to joining Caron, Aly worked in various roles at The Haven, a unique residential Recovery community for students enrolled at Drexel University as well as other nearby Colleges in the Philadelphia region. Most recently, Aly has been working as Caron’s Lead Recovery Support Specialist/Campus Engagement Specialist. Aly’s on the ground, Recovery work experience is complemented by a MSW from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice and a BA in Psychology from Lehigh University.  As a proud women in Recovery, Aly understands the struggles, joys and gifts that come with Recovery, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. Her genuine and heartfelt grasp of the Caron mission, her collaborative approach, her warm and welcoming spirit and her ability to consistently put patients and family first have all endeared her to countless Caron alumni and families over the years. Together with our Alumni team, Aly is committed to deepening these relationships and to promoting further connectivity among Caron alumni in recovery communities throughout the country. Please join us in welcoming Aly to her new role.   Contact Aly → Aly Ries MSW, LSW Corporate Director Alumni Relations Serving Alumni Relations Nationwide 484-345-2616 Aries@caron.org Resources for Alumni, Families, and Friends Caron's Admissions Line (Open 24 Hours) 800-678-2332 Caron's Alumni Department (Email or Phone) alumni@caron.org | 800-678-2332  Meet Aly's team of regional alumni coordinators www.caron.org  |  1-877-920-4849

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