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“Every life is worth saving, it’s about meeting people where they are to help them get there,” believes Kris D’Atri, an Outpatient Counselor at OneEighty. Kris D’Atri has become a vital force in the fight for recovery and support for those affected by addiction in Wayne and Holmes Counties. Her work at OneEighty focuses on…
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The Early Journey When Scott reflects on his journey with alcohol addiction, he finds this description mirrors his own experience. Raised in Kentucky as the oldest of five children to a father who was an engineer for Ford and a mother who provided a strong religious upbringing, Scott described himself as a bit of a…
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The journey to overcoming addiction is often racked with challenges, but one of the most prevalent obstacles is the pervasive stigma surrounding the condition. This addiction stigma, deeply ingrained in our community, creates a toxic environment that can hinder recovery for individuals and fuel the cycle of addiction. Combating this stigma of addiction requires a…
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This past New Year’s Eve, OneEighty’s Oasis Recovery Club celebrated its 15th year of hosting people who are in recovery and/or respect the process of recovery together in a safe environment. “We welcome adults, 18 years and older, into our Recovery Club,” said Deb Strickler, Peer Support Coach and Oasis Recovery Club Coordinator. “It’s not…
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OneEighty is dedicated to serving our community, including the veteran population. Veterans can have complex needs, including substance use, mental health disorders, and housing insecurities. Current OneEighty Board President Tom Ballinger is a veteran who was deployed for 13 months during Operation Iraqi Freedom. OneEighty board member and Creston Mayor John Hall is a veteran…
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What started out as a “40 oz.” and peer pressure at the age of 12, eventually led Darnell to add marijuana to the mix early in the 1980’s. By the mid 80’s, this teenager began what he referred to as “a whole new ballgame” as cocaine and full-blown addiction took over his life. “At 16…
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In a world where substance use disorders have skyrocketed to epidemic levels, heroes emerge to guide those seeking hope. Jaimee Harpster, the Substance Use Hotline and Detoxification Coordinator at OneEighty, is one such hero. Her path into this challenging and compassionate field was as unexpected as it was profound. “I never intended to work in…
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Rude Awakening “Don’t move your arm. Your needle is broken, and we think part of it is still in your arm,” Nikki recalls hearing as she was lifted into the ambulance. “We are going to start an IV, and don’t say you are afraid of needles.” These are the first memories she holds of coming…
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Hard Time to Better Times Sometimes, being in jail allows you the time to evaluate your life. That’s exactly what happened to Nicole. Facing 36 days in jail for 11 misdemeanors, she realized that being homeless, addicted, and incarcerated was not the life she wanted to live. Her path to this realization started when she…
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The Power of Connection and Support in Addiction Recovery When it comes to addiction, the impact extends beyond the individual struggling with substance abuse. Family members often find themselves entangled in a web of codependent behavior, unknowingly exacerbating the problem while trying to provide support. Abigail Russell, OneEighty Outpatient Counselor and Support Group Facilitator, emphasizes…
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