Tune in with us this week

Hearing experiences about substance use, treatment access, and recovery can prepare others for challenges they may face. Included here are:

• Season 5 podcast finale with Captain Sandy Yawn of "Below Deck"
• Upcoming Facebook Live on addiction treatment denials

Podcast: “Below Deck” star Captain Sandy Yawn on celebrating over 30 years in recovery

For the season 5 finale of Heart of the Matter, Captain Sandy Yawn from the hit Bravo TV show “Below Deck” joins Elizabeth Vargas to discuss how years of substance use eventually led to more than 30 years in recovery. Sandy also gives advice to anyone struggling – especially those who’ve relapsed – as well as their families.

Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify and drugfree.org.

Learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode:

• Having Tough Conversations 
• Suggesting Treatment to a Loved One 
• Long Term Recovery from Addiction 

Facebook Live: Addiction Treatment Denials 

Tune in tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10^th at 2:45 PM EST on Facebook to hear about what to do if you’re denied insurance coverage for mental health or addiction treatment.

We’ll be joined by: A parent who will share what happened when her insurance company denied her son's life-saving addiction care. Also, the Department of Labor joins to talk about free resources for families facing insurance denials.

How to watch: Visit our Facebook page at the time of the event.

Don't miss it: Add this event to your personal calendar using these links: Google Outlook Yahoo!  AOL Office 365

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