Jul 30, 2017 | 000 Miles, 10, 100 Days, Brain, Death, Gratitude, Hope, Jesus, OnTheRoad4Recovery, Recovery, Self-Esteem
We did it! This week we celebrated our 100th day #ontheroad4recovery and our 10,000th mile – both on the same day! It was an incredible achievement for 10,000 Beds! And throughout this journey we have met extraordinary people and shared special moments with many...
Jun 28, 2017 | Addict, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Be A Good Parent, Believe, Change, Changing Lives, Courage, Death, Disease, Drugs, Epidemic, Heroes, Heroin, Hope, Mothers, Parental Responsibility, Recovery, Save A Life
I’ll be honest, it’s been a pleasure and a challenge. Pulling 16,000 lbs. behind your F350 cross-country isn’t always fun. We’ve developed a hatred for potholes in particular. But mostly, we hate heroin. And all addictive substances. And the...
May 15, 2017 | Addiction, Alcohol, Choose Life, Cocaine, Enablers, Family, Giving Back, Gratitude, Grief., Hope, Mom, Mothers, Parental Love, Recovery
Several years ago my world was turned upside down. I discovered that my amazing son, the guy everyone loved and respected, the 4th degree black belt and father of two, a good looking, funny, hard working guy, was an addict and an alcoholic. But it wasn’t something I...
Mar 11, 2017 | Family, Hope, Mom, Mothers, Prison, Recovery, Save A Life, Strength, The Gray Mile, Trust, Truth, Wish
I loved the movie The Green Mile. It wrenched my heart, but I still loved it. The same cannot be said for a recent experience that I will ever remember as The Gray Mile: a long, empty, silent, seems-like-it-goes-forever, gray-painted, gray-floored, gray-door-lined...
Oct 4, 2016 | Addiction, Ah Ha Moments, HLOC, Instilling Hope, IOP, Moments of Change, Recovery, Saving Lives, Scholarship, Sober Living, Treatment
So many people have been working in the addiction industry and saving lives for a long time! We’ve only just begun! And with almost $1,000,000 in awarded scholarships, we are just starting. There are so many more lives that can be saved!We hope you will help us...
Aug 5, 2016 | Accreditation, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Get Sober, Insurance, IOP, Patient Rights, Recovery, Residential Treatment, Sober Living, Treatment
It’s never easy. After all, when you “Google” all you really know is who has the prettiest website. So maybe we can help a little. Here are some critical elements to look for in a good treatment facility. Program accreditation and licensing.Make sure...