This was originally published in a recent National Association of Social Workers' Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug specialty section newsletter. It summarizes our addiction professions in the pandemic series. NASW ATOD Addiction Professionals in the PandemicDownload

Who are you? My name is Michael Joseph Harney, Jr.  I was born in Newport News, Virginia at Riverside Hospital.  I grew up in the city called Hampton, Virginia.  When people ask me where I’m from I say “Hampton, Newport News” and they can’t figure out which one I’m from, but that was the peninsula.  … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – Michael Harney

Who are you? My name is Josh Meisler. I am a social worker and father of two school-aged daughters. What do you do professionally? I manage Recovery Support Services programming for Growth Works Inc. We are a non-profit agency based in Wayne County, Michigan. Do you have any personal interest in addiction and recovery that … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – Josh Meisler

A friend shared this video of Kristal. It's so great that I wanted to share it with you and re-up her interview. https://youtu.be/lWVbHjl8JS8 Who are you? That is a loaded question! My name is Kristal Reyes, and I am a person in long-term recovery. I am also a wife, I'm a mother, I'm the Director … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – Kristal Reyes

This interview was done by Chris Budnick. Thanks Chris and Jude! Who are you? Well, I will first start by saying I'm a woman in long term recovery. What that means is that I haven't found a reason, since June the 13th, 1991, to use any substance. I'm also a mom, a grandmother, a wife. … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – Jude Johnson-Hostler

Who are you? My name is David McCartney and I am a Scot. I live in the southern uplands of Scotland, but I work in the Central Lowlands, which is the middle part of the country. What do you do professionally? I'm a doctor who specializes in addictions, and I work for the National Health … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – David McCartney

Who are you? I’m Terrence Walton.  I am a husband that just celebrated his 20th anniversary, a father of two small children, and a man who has dedicated his life to two big things.  One is the well-being, in every sense of the word, of my family, and then secondly is to help free men … Continue reading Addiction Professionals In the Pandemic – Terrence Walton

Who are you? That is a loaded question! My name is Kristal Reyes, and I am a person in long-term recovery. I am also a wife, I'm a mother, I'm the Director of Crisis Services for Neighborhood Services Organization [NSO] in Detroit. I'm also the Clinical Director for First Step Referral Services, and I'm a … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – Kristal Reyes

Who are you? I’m Chrissy Smith.  I’m a licensed clinical social worker, and I’m a mom, and a wife, and that about sums it up.  I have a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Bradley University with a minor in Psychology.  I have a Master’s in Social Work with a focus on Community Behavioral Health from … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – Chrissy Smith

Who are you? My name is Andre Johnson. I'm a person in long-term recovery. And what that means is, I have not used drugs or alcohol in over 32 years. My sobriety date is July 13th, 1988.  I am a tax-paying citizen and very intentional about my recovery and helping others.  If it was not … Continue reading Addiction Professionals in the Pandemic – Andre Johnson