Kratom: Not Worth the Risks
John Sniffen
July 25, 2019
The unregulated drug known as kratom is in the news as the general public, scientists, and health officials debate its benefits versus its risks. Dr.
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Get Out and Find Excitement in Life
John Sniffen
July 19, 2019
By Chris Raymer Hardly a day goes by that I don’t talk to a friend in recovery or an alumnus that’s gotten to a bad
Working the La Hacienda Night Shift
John Sniffen
July 11, 2019
Photo: Night Charge Nurse Joe Trejo on the steps to the Special Care Unit. As the sun sets and the Hill Country darkens, human activity
Alumni Reps Coming to a Group Near You in July
John Sniffen
July 5, 2019
Photo: Alumni Support Representatives Dale Trees and Sabine Kuenzel. Alumni support representatives will be out and about during July. Dale Trees will meet with the
Hobbies in Recovery are Rewarding in Many Ways
John Sniffen
July 1, 2019
Photo: Jeremy Sosa, second from left, with the cast and crew of Playhouse 2000’s production of The Pretty Trap. (Photo courtesy Playhouse 2000) As with
Dr. James Boone to Talk in Kerrville about Addiction
John Sniffen
June 25, 2019
Dr. James Boone will speak on “Is Addiction a Disease? Substances, Gambling, Food, Sex and Technology –Why Can’t They Just Stop?” during a free public
Dr. McQueen Teams with Her Legendary Father
John Sniffen
June 21, 2019
Photo: Dr. Katie McQueen, second from left, with her father, attorney Michael Tigar, third from left. Also in photo are Jeremy Sosa, left, and Cade
Power Loss Cancels Dallas Alumni Meeting
John Sniffen
June 11, 2019
Due to power outages caused by Sunday’s severe storm in Dallas, the regular Tuesday night meeting of the La Hacienda alumni group there for June
Alumni Support Staff to Visit Local Groups
John Sniffen
June 6, 2019
Photo: Dale and Sabine to visit Alumni around the state. Our Alumni Support Representatives will be making the rounds of local alumni group meetings during
NAATP Advocates Make Case for Better Treatment Policies
John Sniffen
May 30, 2019
Photo: 120 NAATP members from 27 states gather for a photo before participating in the association’s first Hill Day. (Photo courtesy NAATP) Addiction treatment professionals
