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Addiction
Attendees at a Quieting the Silence event at Jeff’s Place Café hear personal stories of individuals affected by addiction. 
June 28, 2023, 10:43 am
Peer Program Supports Addiction Recovery
The new program gives individuals a one-on-one connection, support, encouragement, as well as a new network, to foster healing.
By Fran Putney
The JFF offers financial assistance for fertility treatments and other forms of support.
April 1, 2022, 12:12 pm
Slingshot Fund’s ’10 To Watch’ Atlanta Winners
The Blue Dove Foundation and the Jewish Fertility Foundation have been named to the Fund’s 2022 “10 To Watch” list of American Jewish nonprofits.
By Bob Bahr
Dave Schechter, freelance contributor for the AJT.
January 26, 2022, 2:17 pm
Talk About Filling a Hole in the Soul
Dave catches up with an old colleague who is sharing his story of addiction and recovery on behalf of the Addiction Alliance of Georgia.
By Dave Schechter
Teens drinking and smoking at a crazy party.
October 13, 2021, 4:23 pm
What Fuels Teen Addiction?
Students, parents and addiction experts spoke to the AJT about the factors fueling teen drug use and abuse.
By Chana Shapiro
Gus takes responsibility for his recovery and sees the benefits of living a clean life.
June 18, 2021, 2:21 pm
Gus Glasser’s Strength in Daily Sobriety Battle
An Atlanta family shares their angst and rays of light from teenage addiction to a life in recovery.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Laura Temin explores alcoholism on a deeper level, and explains the impact of COVID-19 on alcoholism.
January 13, 2021, 3:04 pm
Therapist Puts New Face on Alcoholism
Roswell therapist Laura Temin explains how COVID and other factors impact alcohol abuse, and uses years of experience to promote recovery.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Group meetings have mostly pivoted online since the pandemic began, although some have started back in person or a hybrid, according to Atlanta’s Jewish social service leaders.
November 24, 2020, 2:23 pm
Substance Abuse Soars During COVID
Worldwide health crisis is a double whammy for those struggling with substance abuse; Atlanta’s Jewish social services see dramatic increases in demand for recovery assistance.
By Roni Robbins
Cameron Douglas is the son of Hollywood royalty.
October 29, 2020, 3:40 pm
Fame, Family and Redemption
Cameron Douglas, son of Hollywood royalty, tells of his ‘Long Way Home.’
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Shoe mogul Steve Madden owns up to overcoming his demons as his memoir makes for a meaningful, truthful read. Best of all, he thinks fashion will come back strong in 2021.
October 16, 2020, 2:04 pm
Madden Stitches Together Compelling Story
‘The Cobbler’ shows how a shoe mogul upended the industry, fell from grace and returned stronger.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Leslie Lubell
August 14, 2020, 6:30 am
Addiction’s Impact on Families Intensified by Pandemic
Meet Author David Sheff on Zoom — August 20
The opioid crisis is a national problem the federal government is trying to address.
December 23, 2019, 12:06 pm
YIR: Jewish Atlanta Tackles Addiction
In December, the AJT reported on the dangers of social media addiction among youth and the stigma surrounding addiction more broadly in the Atlanta Jewish community.
By Paula Baroff
The opioid crisis is a national problem the federal government is trying to address.
December 4, 2019, 11:14 am
Is the Jewish Stigma Around Addiction Holding Us Back?
Jewish stigmas around addiction and substance abuse can prevent people from acknowledging a problem and seeking treatment.
By Paula Baroff
Addiction medicine specialist, Dr. Michael C. Gordon, is the medical director of The Berman Center.
November 27, 2019, 11:01 am
Sharing Stories and Creating Community
Dr. Mike Gordon discusses the harm caused by myths that Jews are less likely to struggle with addiction or other mental health disorders.
By Dr. Mike Gordon
In recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans over 55 experienced the second highest jump in opioid overdoses in emergency rooms over a 15-year period.
April 24, 2019, 12:05 pm
Senior Addiction Close to Home
One Jewish Atlantan shared her story with the AJT in the hope of spreading awareness about senior addiction closer to home.
By Eddie Samuels
March 20, 2019, 12:40 pm
Just Because It’s Hidden Doesn’t Mean It’s Not There
The challenge that the book of Esther and Purim issues is to see behind the masks we wear, hiding something of ourselves from others.
By Rabbi Steven Henkin
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