Shows About Recovery to Watch During Social Distancing
While most of us are stuck at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, we may
DetailsWhile most of us are stuck at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, we may
DetailsThe COVID-19 pandemic is a difficult time for people (including myself) with anxiety. Everyone deals with stress
DetailsBecause I hang out with a lot of poets, I’ve learned that constraints can invite creativity. Poets may choose to write in a form, say a Sestina or Villanelle, that has very specific rules about repetition, amount of stanzas, etc. Often this opens up new ideas. The limitations push people to new forms of creativity.
DetailsAmatus Recovery Centers will open a 24-bed drug and alcohol detox facility in Baltimore, MD.
DetailsFor many people – in and out of recovery – uncertainty is a cause for unneeded stress and anxiety. It’s probably because when things are uncertain, it means that there is something out of our control. If only we could have our way.
DetailsAmatus Recovery Centers CEO Michael Silberman joined WBFF Fox45 in Baltimore to discuss how to get the care you need during these unsettling times.
DetailsThe boredom, isolation and stress many are dealing with now may be a recipe for alcohol or drug cravings. Fortunately, cravings don’t mean relapse is inevitable. Below are some techniques that can help curb the urge to drink or use while socially distancing.
DetailsWJZ-TV News and Nicole Baker spoke with Amatus Recovery Centers Michael Silberman about the impact of mental health during this pandemic. This is a very difficult time for everyone, but we hope it doesn’t stop you from seeking the help you need. We can assure you that the safety of our clients is our first priority. During…
DetailsSo you’re stuck at home. You want to keep your mind stimulated, but you also want to avoid the news. How about a podcast? Here are some podcasts about addiction, sobriety and mental health.
DetailsARC COO Michael Silberman speaks with Entercom about how those struggling with addiction — and their families — can find help during the COVID-19 pandemic. It all starts with making the call: 888-20-SOBER.
DetailsAmatus stands in solidarity with all of the people across the globe mourning the death of George Floyd and countless others who lost their lives unnecessarily. We are outraged and heartbroken. We support those fighting to combat hate, discrimination, and unfair treatment of our fellow humans. We stand with our staff, our clients, and all those who live in legitimate fear that they and their loved ones may be targeted based on race. We empathize with the anxiety, fatigue, and frustration of the African American community. We acknowledge that these lives matter.
Racism infiltrates every aspect of our lives. We would be remiss not to mention how it impacts the addiction community. Spurred on by The War on Drugs, African Americans and other people of color are often incarcerated for similar practices for which the white population receives treatment.
Nearly 80% of people in federal prison for drug crimes are black and brown people. This is why Amatus supports Drug Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.), a program that connects people willing to enter addiction treatment to resources and help to minimize jail time.
We know that dealing with systemic racism, fear of violence, and discrimination is traumatic. We are committed to supporting people in our communities in need of compassion and trauma-informed care. As an ongoing commitment, we will continue to develop meaningful ways to use our voice and resources to support reforming the drug policies that so negatively impact African American communities. In addition, we have set up a Social Justice Scholarship Fund, as a way to provide treatment for individuals who are facing jail time for drug-related offenses.
As a company, Amatus embraces diversity and wholeheartedly believes in the power of inclusion. We acknowledge that we do not have all the answers. We may never be perfect, but we resolve to work to make Amatus the best version of itself. We are dedicated to leading peaceful and positive change in our workplace and across the communities we serve. We have the responsibility to create a culture where there is no place for hate and discrimination.
We take a knee with those who fight oppression and who demand to make our country a more perfect union.
To a brighter future, upward and onward.
Mark Gold