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7 Ways You Can Support a Friend or Family Member Who Has Experienced Sexual Assault
Always offer safe, non-judgmental support during sexual assault recovery Experiencing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking can be life-alteringfor survivors. And every sexual assault survivor’s journey is unique. Your role in supporting aloved one after sexual assault is to be there with compassion, empathy, and respect. We spoketo Tina Zickefoose, OneEighty Victim Advocate and…
Read MoreFrom Awareness to Action: Getting Kids Involved in Prevention
A Focus on Two Prevention Paths Robert Bean, Coalition Prevention Specialist, and Amanda Nickles, Youth Mentoring and Prevention Specialist, are relative newbies to OneEighty’s prevention team. But what they lack in years on the job, they compensate for with the passion they have for their mission. Robert’s focus is on building and strengthening area coalitions.…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Positive Thinking: Surrounding Yourself with Positivity
Positivity supports brain health Does positive thinking really work? There’s a growing body of research that shows how our thoughts and emotions can shape the structure and function of our brains. In fact, when we experience positive emotions, like joy or gratitude, our brains release dopamine and serotonin, which are neurotransmitters associated with feelings of…
Read MoreWe’re Proud of the Recovery We Support
You Are a Vital Part of Our Referral Program At OneEighty, we’re proud of the recovery we support. We know you’re in a position to make critical decisions about helping people find appropriate treatment. And we believe it’s very important that you understand what really happens in our treatment program before you refer clients so…
Read MoreA Man Called Trip
A Difficult Beginning He goes by the name “Trip”, and one quickly learns that ‘a trip’ is truly the course his life has taken. “I was born and raised in Wooster by a physically and mentally abusive mother,” Trip reflected. “But, when I told those who I thought could help me, my mother told them…
Read MoreOneEighty’s Dr. Labor is Named to the American Society of Addiction Medicine
An Ambassador for OneEighty and an Advocate for Recovery OneEighty’s own Dr. Nicole Labor has been named a 2023 at-large member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Board of Directors, and she will be sworn in at a ceremony in April. Founded in 1954, ASAM is a professional medical society and advocacy organization…
Read MoreHelping People Change Direction Starts with Finding Them a Home
Meeting People Where They’re At At OneEighty, we understand that safe, affordable housing helps to provide a sense of security and stability that is often lacking in the lives of those struggling with substance use. These are people who are living in crisis every day – worried about how they are going to eat and…
Read MoreOneEighty Supports a Necessary Shift in Sustainable Recovery
Just as recovery involves a process of change that involves clients working to improve their mental, physical, and relational wellness, the last few years have allowed OneEighty to take a critical look at all we do. The world has changed, and we’ve had the opportunity to rethink how we serve those suffering from substance use…
Read MoreINTAKE AND ASSESSMENT: What to Expect as a New OneEighty Client
At OneEighty, we understand that addiction affects people in very different ways and so there is no single approach to treating it. We will walk you through our intake procedures which are designed to develop a personalized, affordable treatment plan for each individual — based on the results of a comprehensive intake assessment of your…
Read MoreBenefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Recovery
When someone first hears about the use of medication in recovery, they may ask: Why use a drug to treat addiction? Dr. Nicole Labor, an addictionologist and Medical Director at OneEighty, addresses this quickly. “We’re not using a drug to treat addiction,” says Dr. Labor. “We use medication as a tool in the treatment realm…
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