Hope-idemic There is Hope – Press Conference

(Newswire.net — September 2, 2017) Sandy, Utah — 

Alema Harrington teams up with

The recovery community to

speak out for HOPE

Although many families feel the overwhelming growth and effects of ADDICTION, a band of addiction –fighters proclaim. .     THERE IS HOPE!

Hope-idemic Press conference

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Time 10:00am -Noon

Location 2973 West 13800 South

Bluffdale Utah 84065

Renaissance Ranch Men’s Residential

SEPTEMBER IS ADDICTION AWAREMENSS MONTH

Purpose of the Event: Raise Awareness for the growing solution to our State’s Opioid problem

Attending: Addiction treatment centers from across the State of Utah.  News media print, radio and television. Other members of the recovery community. Estimated attendance 70+ individuals and media members

Agenda: Speakers to address the press and audience as invited by Renaissance Ranch (please note: remarks will be limited to 3 minutes- Each speaker will be allowed one on one time with media members after the formal program)

This Opidemic is Real!

• Currently Utah has the 7^th highest drug overdose rate in the USA.
• 80% of Heroin users started with prescription Opioids.
• 6 Utahns die every week of Opioid overdose.

Hope-idemic is Real!

• 57,000 people have received help with their recovery in Utah this past year.
• Thousands of those who are in Recovery spend hours every week helping other addiction sufferers.

The problem of opiates in our community is well documented and is covered regularly in the media.  The HOPE-idemic is shining the light on the solution to our opioid problem.  On September 5^th, there will be treatment centers from across the State of Utah joining together to celebrating the solution.  Recovery is Real!  It is happening every day in our facilities and in open meetings.  We want the general public to be aware of the resources that are available to help with the opiate epidemic and presents examples of recovery.

 Background: On the heels of the OPIDEMIC campaign we are launching the HOPE-idemic campaign.  Our state Health Dept. did a great job bringing much needed awareness to the problem of opiate addiction in Utah.  The HOPE-idemic campaign celebrates the solution and let’s our community know that there is help and healing taking place.  We will present free resources for families and endeavor to instill hope by showing people that it is possible to recover from opiate addiction. 

 

HOPE-idemic-a new epidemic sweeping the nation offering Hope where hope has been lost

 

Hope is defined as: a desire for something accompanied by a trust or a belief that it will come to pass. –

 

With today’s headlines about the current Opiate Epidemic along with its destruction and devastation it seems like there is a lack of hope.   As a society, we have become hopeless.  Many of us have been so beat down by addiction that there literally seems like there is no hope for recovery.

In the middle of this darkness and despair there is a light breaking through.  There is hope on the horizon in the form of “the HOPE-idemic” Offering hope for the hopeless.  

 

Where is this hope coming from?  Ironically it comes from those who were once “Hopeless”.  It is coming from addicts who have somehow beat the odds and received the gift of sobriety.  We believe these men and women were preserved for a purpose and part of that purpose is to carry the message of recovery.  At Renaissance Ranch Treatment Centers, and in addiction treatment facilities all over the State, people are getting help. 

Recovery is Real- Restoring peace to the individual. Rebuilding trust in families. Healing the sick, the afflicted and the addicted.

The HOPE-idemic is shining the light on the solution and celebrating sobriety and recovery.  Recovery from addiction is happening every day all across our great State.  

 

At the Ranch those suffering from chemical addiction can get treatment for their disease using evidence based modalities and spiritual principles to heal the addict from the inside out.  

 

Addiction is a family disease and at Renaissance Ranch Treatment centers we can treat the entire family. Renaissance Ranch is an addictions recovery program that treats the entire family because addiction is a family disease.  We know that family support is essential to the success of our clients.  The disease of addiction affects all members of the family.   Our philosophy is centered on looking at the family as a system.   If the family system does not change and the family members do not do their recovery work, the same dysfunctional styles of communication and interaction pose a threat to the sobriety of all members of the family.   Our Family Program meets weekly and focuses on the Family Systems Model along with the work of Virginia Satir.  It is also consistent with the Al-Anon program’s approach and explanation of the family disease model. Topics discussed  include but are not limited to the 12 Steps, Codependency, Shame, Character Defects, journaling, Bibliotherapy and Spirituality.   Many of our family groups are open to anyone in the community seeking education and support and are provided free of cost.   Families can make a difference by seeking help – not just for the alcoholic/addict – but for the entire family system.   There is hope.  For times and locations please Call now 1.855.736.7262.  

 

 

About Renaissance Ranch

Ren’ais’sance, n., A revival of intellectual, spiritual or physical achievement and vigor. syn., rebirth, reawakening, restoration and renewal. From the Latin rensc, to be born.

Renaissance Ranch is a Utah rehab that uses an LDS addiction recovery program. We use the traditional 12 Step approach to treatment combined with Gospel Principles as they relate to alcohol and drug addiction. We believe that true recovery includes spiritual healing. It has been our experience that this approach has proven to be the most successful. We ask that all clients seeking treatment at Renaissance Ranch be open to this aspect of their addiction recovery. Individuals seeking treatment at Renaissance Ranch are not required to be active members of the LDS faith or any other denomination. Our staff and our program is respectful of all religious backgrounds.

Renaissance Ranch is committed to providing its residents with professional, private service and compassionate treatment. Our secluded ranch estate is designed to promote healing and recovery through an atmosphere of love, support and respect.

More about Alema:

In addition to his years as an athlete, Alema Harrington is known for his work in the sports industry over the last two decades.  He has been in the Sports Broadcast Business as a TV News anchor, reporter and a host

Harrington has been involved in the motivational and inspirational speaking world for over 15 years. He is also a certified counselor in the Substance Abuse field and speaks regularly at industry events focusing on helping people find happiness in their recovery. He teaches people how to go from “Rock Bottom to Rock Solid”. A recovering addict himself Harrington finds fulfillment in helping people learn how to be in harmony with the purpose of their creation.

Harrington continues to work in the broadcast industry and is the television host of the pregame and postgame shows for the Utah Jazz. He is also on staff at the Renaissance Ranch in Utah as an LSUDC (Licensed substance use disorder counselor)

 

For more information on Renaissance Ranch

Or Alema Harrington –  please contact:

Alema Harrington 801-808-2994

Onsite Contact: Alema Harrington 801-808-2994

/ Steve Reich 801 209 2611

 

Steve Reich CEO, CMO

R Marketing

801 209 2611

Steve@RMarketingDept.com

 

 

 

Role of Media:

Coverage of press conference remarks from dignitaries including AG Sean Reyes and media opportunities for one on one interviews after podium remarks.

 

Attire: Business casual for speakers-

Attendees come as you are

 

 NATIONAL

 

President Trump announced today that the Administration is moving to declare a national emergency on opioid abuse.