Although we have made much progress re addiction there is still much work re parity with insurance companies. After the shooting in Texas Republican Minority Speaker Mitch McConnell mentioned that this was a mental health issue, yes. However, I think
Kathy’s Update
I have not been able to post more updates due to some health concerns. We move on.
Why do adults misuse prescription drugs?

The CBHSQ Report header National Survey on Drug Use and Health Short Report July 27, 2017 In Brief •According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 91.8 million adults aged 18 or older were
Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong

Jim Sass, President of Max Sass & Sons Funeral Services receives award

The Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (MCSAP) awarded Jim Sass for his outstanding billboards educating the public on abuse of heroin, tobacco, and alcohol. There are very few businesses that incur this type of expense.
Drug drop boxes in Milwaukee Police Department locations

Rob Cherry, Executive Director, Community Advocates; Kathy, A New Way; Annie Short, Milwaukee County Behavioral Health; and Kari Lerch, Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (MCSAP) at yet another drug drop-off box at District 3 Station.
Thank you Senator Kohl

Thank you Senator Kohl for your contribution to A New Way. You have supported us from the beginning. We appreciate it and you in our effort to try to change attitudes of addiction. We know that you are committed to ending the vicious cycle of addiction
Rise Together Anthony Alvarado and Doug Darby at Sturgeon Bay High School

(We all) Rise Together co-founders visit Door County in their work of education and information on the issues of addiction. Kathy met Anthony and Doug at the State Mental Health and Substance Abuse Conference in October 2014. Finally, she thought