May 21, 2019

Valley Hope News

Daniel McCormick to lead Valley Hope as new president and CEO

NORTON, Kan.— New leader brings more than 35 years of health care experience to new role. Daniel McCormick will become the next President and CEO of Valley Hope, the Board of Directors announced today. McCormick will begin his new duties on June 1. McCormick has a distinguished career serving as a senior executive and business […]

Valley Hope News

Valley Hope President and CEO Pat George to step down on May 31

NORTON, Kan.—Valley Hope President and CEO Pat George will leave the organization on May 31, the Board of Directors announced today. George became president and CEO in July 2015 after serving more than four years as secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce. George made the decision to step away from Valley Hope in late […]

May 10, 2019

About Addiction / Holiday Help

Self-Care Strategies for Nurses Working in Addiction Treatment

Each day, nurses working in the addiction treatment field provide direct care to patients with a substance use disorder (SUD). Nurses play an essential role in helping SUD patients find healing in treatment and hope in recovery. The work, while fulfilling, requires meaningful self-care strategies to ensure dedicated nurses take care of their own well-being […]

February 27, 2019

About Addiction

Stigma: A Tragic Barrier to Addiction Recovery

By definition, stigma means the mark of disgrace on a person. It also causes dangerous barriers that discourage people suffering from substance use disorder (SUD) to ask for help and sometimes to receive it. Put simply, the stigma of drug and alcohol addiction can kill. Fighting Stigma in America In 2017, the Centers for Disease […]

November 4, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Music that Explores Recovery

Recovery music can inspire and motivate us on the road to sobriety. Many musicians have produced songs inspired by their own addiction and recovery experience. Whether the song represents their own sobriety story or as a loved one supporting a family member’s recovery, there are hundreds of songs that explore addiction and recovery. Here are […]

October 21, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Dangerous Drinking: Halloween and Alcohol

Binge drinking is one of the scariest elements of Halloween. From drunk driving to pedestrian fatalities, alcohol misuse has become a deadly tradition when celebrating Halloween. Halloween and Binge Drinking According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), binge drinking is the most common and dangerous pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States. And on […]

October 10, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Medication-Assisted Treatment and Addiction Recovery

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) helps people with addiction to drugs or alcohol achieve sobriety and maintain recovery. Addiction is a chronic disease that can be treated effectively with medication, counseling and peer support. When used during addiction treatment, MAT can decrease discomfort, prevent dangerous symptoms and help with cravings. How Medication-Assisted Treatment Works Most importantly, Medication-Assisted […]

September 27, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Recovery Stories: The Power of Sobriety

Inspired by National Recovery Month, people are aiming to reduce stigma by sharing the power of sobriety through a collection of diverse, inspiring recovery stories. The project, Voices of Hope, chronicles the recovery journeys of Valley Hope alumni, while offering hope and healing to loved ones and families seeking help. Voices of Hope leverages the […]

September 20, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Sober Celebrities: 10 Famous Faces in Recovery

The entertainment world is home to many sober celebrities. Anyone who has been impacted by addiction knows that the disease does not discriminate and that even those who are blessed with fame and fortune are not immune. And, just like millions of Americans, many talented performers and athletes are living healthy, productive lives in recovery. […]

September 12, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Voices of Hope: Stopping Addiction Stigma

Although millions of people have been directly impacted by addiction, many still have existing misperceptions and fears about the disease that spreads a dangerous addiction stigma. That addiction stigma fosters fear of reaching out for help, ultimately costing lives. By erasing the stigma of addiction, communities can help inspire hope in recovery and encourage those […]

September 9, 2019

Media / Valley Hope News

Valley Hope Leader Named to NAATP Board

Valley Hope President and CEO Dan McCormick joins National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers Board. DENVER (September 5, 2019) — The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) recently appointed Dan McCormick, an executive with Valley Hope, to its board of directors. McCormick has built a 35-year career in the health care industry and currently […]

September 6, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Help a Family Member Find Recovery

Addiction is a family disease that deeply impacts even the strongest of families, but there are ways to help a family member find recovery. Recovery transforms families, providing hope and healing that can repair and strengthen even the most broken of family ties. Too often, family members live in constant hurt, fear and desperation as […]

September 5, 2019

Media / Valley Hope News

Voices of Hope Shines Spotlight on Sobriety for National Recovery Month

NORTON, Kan. — During National Recovery Month in September, people living in sobriety will share personal recovery journeys to inspire others impacted by addiction through the Voices of Hope project. Produced by addiction treatment provider Valley Hope, Voices of Hope leverages the personal stories of those living in recovery to help educate communities about the […]

August 26, 2019

About Addiction / Media

Talking to Your Employer about Addiction

How can an individual with a drug or alcohol addiction communicate their need for help to their employer? More than 70 percent of people living with a substance use disorder (SUD) also have jobs. Some have access through their employer to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides support to those needing treatment for addiction. […]