Discussing Senator Baldwin’s VA Reform – Addressing the Opioid Crisis & Pain Care for Veterans.  

Rise & Grind Recovery Radio E9 Snapshot: This week, we sat down with Senator Baldwin to discuss her very important efforts to address the opioid crisis & pain care for veterans.  We also discussed the support for CARA, the need for more funding, and the high importance of prevention. We walked away with a strong call for advocacy & action where Tammy wants to hear your story. More info below:

Over the past year, US Senator Tammy Baldwin has been introducing legislation to help fight against the addiction epidemic. With overdoses at a record high level, Baldwin is working hard with families, numerous advocates, lawmakers, and a variety of professionals to implement prevention, treatment and recovery support efforts that would help save lives.

Legislation like the Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Reduction Act, for example, has focused on implementing regular trainings for first responders and health care professionals to further their ability to diagnose addiction.  Earlier this year, she even announced the $1.7 million that was awarded to community health centers in Wisconsin to expand addiction services like assisted medicated treatment; also known as MAT.  With further efforts to increase funding that would support prevention, expand access to treatment, further addiction research, and support life-long recovery; Baldwin isn’t stopping there and that’s why we invited her on Rise & Grind Recovery Radio.

Insider Notes:

At the end of November 2016, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) lead a roundtable dialogue titled “Realizing the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act” to address the opioid crisis and quality pain care for veterans; signed into law in July as a part of CARA -the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.

Jason Simcakoski, for whom the bill was named, was a Marine Corps veteran from Stevens Point that died at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center as a result of mixed drug toxicity in August 2014.

Senator Baldwin worked closely with Jason’s family as well as medical pro

Rise & Grind Recovery Radio e8 - 1 in 7 in U.S. Will Face Addiction – Michael King Interview - Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs & Health.

Episode 8 Feature Interview

This week’s interview is with Michael King- National Outreach Director at Facing Addiction

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“I envision a day where all of us can tell our stories of recovery free of judgment and stigma. I see no better way than for 100,000 of us to join together and in unison show that this disease is preventable, treatable and that we can and do get better.” –Michael King

Big thank you to all of the families out there that have been supporting Rise & Grind. Thank you for not only helping to sponsor our recovery radio show but more importantly for helping to give a voice to the ones that we have lost or for those that are still struggling today. Anyone else that wants to support these efforts, please contact us now. We need your help sponsoring this show. Together our voices are stronger!

“The Surgeon General report emphasizes work in these areas: prevention, treatment, recovery, the neurobiology of addiction and access to health systems. With your help, we’ll not only fulfill the mission of his report, we’ll fully constitute our specific and achievable action plan. It’s time to turn the tide against addiction. Erase the Shame. Save Lives. End the Crisis.”

Rise & Grind Recovery Radio e7 - Waiting Until 21 Reduces Your Risk of Addiction by 90% - Cam Brieden Tells What Parents Need to Know

This week’s interview with Cam Brieden- Founder and CEO of New Wave Recovery, Inc. who has also helped to start worldwide projects like Wait21.org, Crave21, and Better Drinking Culture.

Sponsor shout out – Big thank you to all of the families out there that have been supporting Rise & Grind. Thank you for not only helping to sponsor our recovery radio show but more importantly for helping to give a voice to the ones that we have lost or for those that are still struggling today. Anyone else that wants to support these efforts, please contact us now. We need your help sponsoring this show. Together our voices are stronger!

Key Topics of Discussion:

“Drugs. Alcohol. Sex. Addiction. Yup, these can be some of the most challenging, awkward, and uncomfortable conversations you have with your kids.  But when done correctly and with love, it can have the most profound impact on their life. You are about to watch a quick 3 1/2 minute video explaining the science of addiction.  It will teach you how our kids can reduce their risk for addiction by 90%. That means we have the potential to save MILLIONS of lives from addiction. And this video explains how.The more people who understand how this works, the more lives we can save.”- Cam Brieden

Video link: Understanding Addiction as a Disease

 Episode Description

Rise & Grind Recovery Radio e6 - Ryan Hampton, Huffington Post Contributor, tells us why America needs to continue to rise together. 

Who is Ryan Hampton??

Ryan Hampton is a featured contributor to the Huffington Post on addiction and politics. He currently serves as the Los Angeles outreach lead for Facing Addiction, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis in America. Prior to that, he worked with multiple non-profits across the country and has served in a staff capacity for various political campaigns. In 2016, Hampton publicly disclosed his decade-old struggle with heroin and prescription medications, along with his journey in recovery, in an effort to advocate for reform on a national public policy level.

He was an elected delegate for Hillary Clinton to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from California, specifically advocating for the addiction & recovery community. Hampton produced a 7-part documentary series, Facing Addiction Across America, chronicling his 2,500 mile journey to the DNC, to advocate for reform and seek out other like-minded people in long-term recovery to join the growing movement to end the addiction epidemic. For his work on the #AddictionXAmerica project, Hampton has been called "the guy changing the way America looks at addiction." His journey has been featured by the Huffington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, CBS, NBC, and Dr. Oz.

Sponsor shout out – Big thank you to all of the families out there that have been supporting Rise & Grind. Thank you for not only helping to sponsor our recovery radio show but more importantly for helping to give a voice to the ones that we have lost or for those that are still struggling today. Anyone else that wants to support these efforts, please contact us now. We need your help sponsoring this show. Together our voices are stronger!

Rise & Grind Recovery Radio E1: with Anthony Alvarado; leading recovery advocate & national speaker. 

Sponsor shout out – Big thank you to the founder of the Darjune Recovery Community Center & Cafe, Mandy Suthers, for sponsoring this week’s show! DarJune’s Mission is to build a bridge between addiction services by utilizing a recovery centered philosophy and providing a safe place to live and gather.

Rise & Grind Recovery Radio makes its debut in a big way with this 1st episode; with founder, Anthony Alvarado who is a recognized national advocate in long-term recovery.  In this episode he brings a message of excitement around this new podcast.  He also brings a heartfelt message as he openly discusses the hardship and struggles that his family is currently facing today.

Are you looking to prevent drug use throughout your community?

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Episode Call to Action:

SHARE YOUR STORY with us and speak about the issues you most care about. When #WeAllRiseTogether we make a huge difference throughout the world!

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