April 6th is National Alcohol Screening Day and all of April is Alcohol Awareness month, and data continue to show that both alcohol and other addictions remain epidemic. Solomon readily acknowledges the contribution that AA and other 12-step programs have had, but also suggests that due to their dismal success rates, alternatives must be explored. Her workshops and presentations present some discussion points and important questions for expanding the treatment dialog in the U.S.
John Reuben, founder of Saving Teens in Crisis Collaborative, will run the NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 6th to raise money for this non-profit organization as a part of their first public fundraising effort since receiving IRS approval earlier this year.