By Maggie Young As the world re-opens after months of feeling isolated and disconnected there will likely be strong desires to engage in celebratory events over the summer. Summer fun could be a challenge for those in early recovery. A personal commitment, support from others and diligence is important for sustained recovery. I recall how […]
By: Maggie Young Is it possible to demonstrate unconditional love to someone with a substance use disorder (SUD)? Does love get clouded when addiction takes shape? Does an individual experiencing addiction not deserve love? Isn’t Love! Love! Do we believe that Love transcends all barriers or are we only speaking that with our mouth but […]
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Kathy Carroll. Her contributions to the field of substance misuse will have a lasting impact on the work we do. In Memoriam: Kathleen M. Carroll, PhD 1958–2020 It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Kathleen (Kathy) M. Carroll, PhD, a clinical […]
2020 has been an unprecedented year in so many ways. Every day we see stories and news reports about COVID19 but that is not the only crisis we are facing. The Opioid Epidemic continues and has only worsened since the Pandemic began. Between March and May, 42 states and territories issued mandatory stay at home […]
It all began in March, COVID19’s first case in the USA creating a rollercoaster of emotions such as anxiety, fear, stress and uncertainty! Isolation was encouraged. At a steady and rapid pace, the Coronavirus pandemic forced us into our homes to “Shelter in Place” while we were encouraged to do our part to “Flatten the […]
Watch Liberation’s Chief Recovery Officer, Maggie Young, speak to the Connecticut Women’s Consortium on her journey through trauma and recovery.
Liberation Programs, Inc Announces Appointment of New Board Chair and Directors (Norwalk, CT) – Liberation Programs, Inc (LPI) announced the start of its new Fiscal Year on July 1, 2020 with the appointment of a new Chair of the Board of Directors, two new Board Members. Joining the Board are Debra Hertz, Maria B. Hancock, […]
Dear Friends, At Liberation Programs, we stand against racism, social injustice, and police brutality. In recent days we have watched in horror as George Floyd was murdered by a police officer. Racial tensions and violence against Black individuals have once again shaken our society. We stand with you in your grief, anger, and sadness at […]
