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Healing in Real Time: Abby and Stacy’s Journey with OneEighty

June 26, 2025

On a warm summer afternoon, two women—once strangers before their journey to sobriety—sit together on the porch of a OneEighty…

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Dr. Dennis Helmuth Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist

The Silent Shift: Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol Use Among Older Adults

June 25, 2025

As cannabis becomes more accessible and socially accepted, a subtle but critical trend is emerging: older adults are increasingly turning…

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Embracing a Positive Path: Life, Hope, and Healing with OneEighty’s OASIS Recovery Club

May 28, 2025

At OneEighty’s OASIS Recovery Club, the message is clear: recovery is not only possible – it can be joyful, meaningful,…

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Healing At All Ages: OneEighty’s Life-Saving Older Adults Programs

October 31, 2024

“Every life is worth saving, it’s about meeting people where they are to help them get there,” believes Kris D’Atri,…

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A Wake-Up Call in Retirement: Scott’s Story

October 29, 2024

The Early Journey When Scott reflects on his journey with alcohol addiction, he finds this description mirrors his own experience.…

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Alex Schafer and Dr. Nicole Labor

From Fear to Support: OneEighty is Changing the Addiction Narrative

February 28, 2024

The journey to overcoming addiction is often racked with challenges, but one of the most prevalent obstacles is the pervasive…

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OneEighty’s Oasis Recovery Club Celebrates Its 15th Year 

January 18, 2024

This past New Year’s Eve, OneEighty’s Oasis Recovery Club celebrated its 15th year of hosting people who are in recovery…

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Addressing the Complex Needs of Our Veterans

November 29, 2023

OneEighty is dedicated to serving our community, including the veteran population. Veterans can have complex needs, including substance use, mental…

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The Road First Taken

September 25, 2023

What started out as a “40 oz.” and peer pressure at the age of 12, eventually led Darnell to add…

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From Crisis to Compassion: Jaimee Harpster’s Dedication in Substance Use Recovery

August 24, 2023

In a world where substance use disorders have skyrocketed to epidemic levels, heroes emerge to guide those seeking hope. Jaimee…

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