'(In)Dependent: The Heroin Project' debuts Aug. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. -- Akron Civic Theatre’s Millennial Theatre Project will host "(In)Dependent: The Heroin Project," which is a form of artistic activism. The show was created to address the heroin crisis conquering the nation, damaging families, friends and lives. "(In)Dependent" captures the physical, mental and emotional … [Read more...]
Megan’s Recovery Story – Freedom House for Women
Megan, who grew up in an upper middle class household, started using heroin when she was 16. Her journey to recovery has led her through numerous treatment programs but the final wake-up call was having her newborn baby taken from her by Children Services last year. Thanks to a recovery coach from Freedom House for Women, Megan has been clean almost a year and has regained … [Read more...]
Medical, spiritual sides of addiction discussed at community event
A free community event will help explain the science behind addiction, Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 300 Morewood Road. Dr. Nicole Labor will lead the discussion. She's currently the associate medical director of Addiction Medicine for Summa, the director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship for Summa and the medical director for … [Read more...]
First-ever ‘Break The Cycle’ Recovery Mile brings awareness to addiction Sept. 30
Akron's Community Health Center wants to bring as many people together as possible for one night and recognize, support and nurture anyone affected by addiction and recovery. Community members are encouraged to support one another and walk one mile together to show that in fighting the disease of addiction there is strength in numbers. The agency's inaugural “Break The … [Read more...]
