National Safety Council Shares Nadine Machkovech’s Story of Recovery to Bring Hope Across the U.S.

Anthony Alvarado
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJXxR5-Y0es[/embed]   Nadine started using drugs as a young teen. her addiction led to a dark path faster than she ever could imagine, eventually turning to pills, then heroin. Nadine, who is celebrating four years of recovery, shares her story with thousands of people to let them know they can…
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Bringing Hope to People Battling Addiction

Anthony Alvarado
This week on CW 14 Focus host Robert Hornacek will be joined by the co-founder of an organization dedicated to educating youth about addiction. (WATCH FULL STORY HERE) Anthony Alvarado, co-founder of Rise Together, will appear on the show. During the interview, Alvarado will talk about his own journey through addiction…
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Chilton students take ‘Mohawk Challenge’

Anthony Alvarado
Some area students are making a difference for those struggling with mental health issues. Students at Chilton High School promoted awareness of mental health by getting their hair cut or braided into mohawks during their lunch breaks Monday. It's all part of the national 1 Million Mohawks for mental health challenge. Chilton…
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Cap Times Idea Fest: Panel takes on Wisconsin’s far-reaching opioid addiction crisis

Anthony Alvarado
[caption id="attachment_3695" align="aligncenter" width="640"] From left, Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette; Sen. Janet Bewley, D-Ashland; Cap Times reporter Jessie Opoien, Wisconsin Voices for Recovery Director Caroline Miller and Rise Together Project Manager Nadine Machkovech at the Cap Times Idea Fest Saturday.[/caption]   READ FULL STORY BY (clicking here) Prevention and treatment…
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