However, towards the end of my #service, I entered into treatment for my #addiction, and I even got an honorable #discharge from the military. In 1973 with the help and guidance he received from #treatment in the #military, Joe decided to move from Harlem to Waco, #Texas.

podbean.com/ew/pb-x3p7f-12… "Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered," said Administrator Milgram. "Fentanyl is everywhere. From large metropolitan areas to rural America. Mr. Powell talks about his addictions and his real life journey of recovery

Powell describes #himself as a young #person in long term #recovery. Powell states that he has not had a drink of #alcohol in 33 years, and has had no #opioids or other drugs since 1972. Partnership to End Addiction SAMHSA Facing Addiction with NCADD

Powell #admits that it is only because of #recovery that he is able to be a #father, husband, and #life-coach.

In 1995 SAMHSA collected #data that showed that only 10% of the #country was going to #treatment for #addiction. APAA Recovery FDA Drug Information @TheWarOndDrugs

Powell was instrumental in writing the first 'Request For Proposal" grant under SAMHSA. APAA Recovery was one of 20 #agencies to receive funding, and the only #organization in Texas to #qualify for the funding.

Community Health Centers serve 30M patients that may not receive care otherwise. CHCs must continue to be supported by Congress because "lives are literally at stake!" 🏥 #ShareCHCStories about why you #ValueCHCs: linktr.ee/hcadvocacyteam

Welcome September!

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"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want." #MondayMotivation

Healthcare Chat with Joyce Tapley: The #intersection between Health #Disparities and Better #Outcomes.

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