Events and Media
Addiction Talk – Facebook Live Show
“Addiction Talk” is a Facebook Live show dedicated to sharing the personal stories of celebrities, influencers and everyday people impacted by addiction. Through sharing our personal journeys, we break the stigma and shame of addiction, and provide hope and inspiration for the millions of Americans battling this disease every day – because we recover together.
Events
Live Webinar
Moving Beyond the Past: Forgiveness & Reconciliation in Recovery
November 21, 2023, 6pm ET
Dr. Jesus Perez, Clinical Director, will host a webinar for individuals in recovery and their families and loved ones how to repair relationships, forgive each other, and move on from the past.
Alumni Friendsgiving
Our Recovery First alumni are invited to celebrate with us at our Friendsgiving potluck.
When:
November 30, 2023 @ 7 pm
Where:
Recovery First (Detox area)
4110 Davie Road Ext.
Hollywood, FL 33024
Alumni Virtual Meeting
Recovery First alumni can meet to discuss their continued recovery. These meetings offer both support and camaraderie, giving you a safe space to share your fears, successes, progress, and anything else that’s weighing you down.
- Thursdays @ 7PM EST (Zoom Meeting)
- Click to Join Zoom Meeting
- Meeting ID: 823 5509 1588
- Password: alumni
Meeting focus will change weekly and include speaker meetings, check-ins with alumni, and discussion of various recovery topics.
5th Thursday Gatherings
Each month that has a 5th Thursday, Recovery First alumni meet in person for dinner at 7pm. Locations vary.
Upcoming Dates:
August 31, 2023
November 30, 2023 (“Friendsgiving” — Potluck)
Monthly Feed the Homeless Event
Typically occurring on the 4th Saturday of every month, Recovery First alumni come together to be of service to others. Patients in the residential program help to put food and clothes together for distribution, and alumni take the goods and distribute it to community, along with other donations.
To learn more about community and alumni events at Recovery First facilities, contact us at hello@recoveryfirst.org.
Media
WPTV- Addiction centers see increase in calls amid coronavirus
WFLX- Addiction centers see increase in calls amid coronavirus
Hospital Peer Review- Watch for PTSD in Healthcare Workers Following Their COVID-19 Experience
Yahoo- The Rise of Sober Curiosity: Is Life Better Without Alcohol?
MSN- The Rise of Sober Curiosity: Is Life Better Without Alcohol?
Op-Med- I’m a Doctor. I’m Also in Recovery for Alcoholism
Homeland Magazine – pg 22- New Movie Highlights Challenges Faced by Veterans
San Diego Veterans- New Movie Highlights Challenges Faced by Veterans
Orlando Sentinel – Kratom deaths on the rise; why aren’t we warning the public?
10 News Albany – Laced candy, DWI: What should really scare you this Halloween?
Treatment Magazine – Healthcare Workers Conquer Addiction at Recovery First in Florida
HR Daily Advisor – The Cost of Workplace Addiction
Opinion: South Florida Sun Sentinel – How kids bear the burden of a parent’s addiction
MedPageToday – How to Prevent Addiction Patients From Leaving Treatment Against Medical Advice
The Hill – Why is Gen Z drinking less?