“State Of The Union – Addictions – United In Facing Addiction”…

I know many of you follow me through my social media on Facebook and Both My Twitter  Accounts  and know I am NOT a fan of our current President…

So here is how I feel and what’s on my mind as my friends of “Facing Addiction” has come a long way with “the fight” shining the light on The Addiction Epidemic in America since day one of the rally in D.C.

 

 

I can also tell you I was not impressed with his ” State of The Union” address as it was again more of the same. More talk and still NO Action when it comes funding for addicts who have no or minimal insurance for treatment options from ALL addictions including the Opioid Epidemic. Yes, my addiction I am in maintaining recovery 11-yrs is gambling and alcohol.

Yet, gambling addiction still has a very long way t go for treatment options as well.  And “Facing Addiction Org” sure seems to agree with me. I felt it kind of shameful they used the story of “Baby Hope” as an example when our president and both parties know that his words really don’t count for much these days.

Only “actions” can begin to save the lives of addicts of the addicts we are losing each and every day. So I am sharing the latest email I received and please JOIN ME along with Facing Addiction In America as together we can make OUR PRESIDENT hear all the collective voices that we need “Answers and More Treatment Options and Funding NOW!”

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Facing Addiction and The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) are proud to announce the merger of our organizations – creating a national leader in turning the tide on the addiction epidemic. The merged organization will be called:

 

 

Dear Catherine Townsend-Lyon,

Last night, in his State of the Union address, the President highlighted the story of  “Baby Hope.” A child who was born into the addiction crisis in New Mexico. Hope is not alone – over 45 million Americans and their families are directly impacted. When the costs of addiction – social and human – are combined, it’s hard to argue that everyone in this country is not affected by this public health epidemic.

While we appreciate the President’s words about this issue, it is time for our leaders to take action. More than three months ago, the President declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency in this country. Last week, that declaration was renewed for another 90 days. Still, absolutely no action of note has been taken. What does it mean if we have an emergency and we do nothing about?

Enough is enough. It is clear that, for real action to take place, we as the grassroots leaders around the country need to stand up and speak out. Today, we are asking you to take one, simple step: please write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, focusing on the addiction crisis in America and the need to take action. Click here for help writing a letter to the editor of your local paper.

We must continue pushing forward – we cannot be silent. Let’s saturate our local news outlets with our voices. Let’s come together and reach the 58% of Americans who don’t yet view addiction as a national emergency.

Again, please take a few moments of your time and write a letter to the editor today.

Thanks for all you do – together we can continue Facing Addiction together.

Warm regards,
Michael King
Director of Outreach & Engagement

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I will close by saying how honored I am to be a supporter and a loud voice along with all my friends of “Facing Addiction.” They were kind of enough to reach out to me and ask me to share my story last year on their website and I have been sharing everything they do to help addicts and their families from day one…/

 

Author and Advocate, Catherine Townsend-Lyon

 

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