“Most people try to sugar coat what happened and make their books a ‘love me more’ and ‘here’s what’s next.’ I’ve had such a big life and I almost died. Recovery has taught me to be honest about it.” —Pat O'Brien, the former CBS Sports, Access Hollywood and Insider broadcaster about his memoir, I’ll Be Right Back After This. Writers In Treatment, an organization that supports recovery and the arts, is pleased to announce this year’s honoree of the 8th annual Experience, Strength and Hope Award: author and television personality Pat O’Brien. The annual event will take place Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Skirball Cultural Center and will feature special guests including Joe Walsh of the world-renowned band The Eagles. The Experience, Strength and Hope Award is given in recognition of an individual’s memoir, including their honest journey from addiction to recovery and their dedication and enthusiasm for carrying the message to a society awash in addiction. This year’s honoree is broadcasting legend Pat O’Brien for his tell-all book I’ll Be Right Back After This. Event tickets are $100 and are available at Brown Paper Tickets. RENEW EVERY DAY Believe in the Heart If you believe within your heart, you'll know. What have you believed that your heart knows is untrue?  Counting Down February’s Cold Even at 28 days, February always feels like the longest month. February is to winter what Wednesday is to the workweek: If we can get through February, even snow in April won’t rock us. Love in the time of Twitter If you text more than you talk, it may be time to communicate in person. Renew provides relevant and engaging information and resources to help individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and their loved ones create and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Share Tweet Forward

Admissions & Marketing Symposium  Nashville June 21-22 2017 Come in 2 days early and enjoy the Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare conference, June 19-20  Training Sessions include: You Never get a Second Chance to make a First Impression Social Media for Marketing: the How's, When's and Why's  Professional Empowerment in Service  Ethics for Marketing Professionals Brand Promise: The Heartbeat of Your Company Spreading the Word: How to effectively position your organization's new programs for success Rapport:  The Other R Word Maximizing Use of Residential Treatment Insurance Benefits through enhancing the UR Process The Power of Connection The New Admissions Frontier Be the Best in Event Planning MEET OUR FULL LIST OF PRESENTERS We are thrilled to be able to share the campus of Cumberland Heights as our event location!  With this there are clear parameters on event capacity.  We recommend early registration to confirm your spot!   REGISTER HERE SAVE $50 with EarlyBird Registration, ends March 1st $349 Hosted by and held on the stunning campus at Cumberland Heights Lodging Recommendation Starting at $169 per night / use Group Code "AMM" Telephone: 615.662.3133 or Click Here for Website Hampton Inn Bellevue/Nashville I-40 | 7815 Coley Davis Road | Nashville, TN  | 37221 The Admissions & Marketing Symposium is a collaborative effort, created in 2012 as a response to the NEED for best practices training opportunities for executives, marketing and admissions personnel available to anyone, everyone.   It has been developed and brought to you by partners: Thank You to our SPONSORS: Crossroads Antigua The Meadows Interested in joining us as a SPONSOR?  Contact Brandi and Vanessa at the email link below to get information about available options. MESSAGE US FOR MORE INFORMATION See you in June!

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We’ll be part of CARA Family Day events in Washington, D.C. Will you? From February 28th to March 1st, we’re proud to join hundreds of families to advocate for a comprehensive, bi-partisan response to addiction. Join us and attend the “144aDay” Congressional Hearing, meet with your Members of Congress, and be part of the first-ever CARA Reception. To learn more and register for CARA Family Day events, visit addictionpolicy.org/carafamily-day-2017. Thank you for your support in making sure communities across America receive the much-needed resources to save lives.

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