by Jack O’Donnell A Growing Problem There are numerous studies that show a direct correlation between increased exposure to gambling advertising and problem gambling. In 2021 online sports betting companies spent $725 million on ads, an increase from $292 million a year ago. With 18 new states legalizing sports betting just prior to the NFL … Read more
by Jack O’Donnell As the CEO of C4 Recovery Foundation, a non-profit organization, who’s core mission for the past 33 years has been to improve access to quality and ethical treatment services for addiction, behavioral health, and social wellness, I have answered many questions regarding the opioid crisis, which is gripping the country, killing individuals … Read more
Episode 7: Building Treatment Systems in Palestine (w/ Rania & Dr. Fathy Flefel) In this episode, Rania Aljawi talks about a unique holistic treatment program which supports people with substance use disorders in Palestine in the face of relentless political aggression. Joined by Dr Fathy Flefel, the panel talk about how C4’s involvement propelled the … Read more
Episode 6: Case Study – The Northern Illinois Recovery Center Season one comes to an end with an in depth look at a case study for C4 consulting – the Northern Illinois Recovery Program. Managing partner Chris Reed takes us behind the scenes into the creation of the program and the tremendous benefits that have … Read more
Episode 5: Teen Suicide in the Navajo Nation This episode takes us to the Navajo Nation of New Mexico where McClellan Hall explains the issue of teen suicide and the collaborative work C4 did with the community to combat such a tragic problem. Joined by Celeste Rabago, the panel dives into generational trauma and the … Read more
Episode 4: Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative In this episode, Jac Charlier explains the aims of PTACC (Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative) as we work towards mending the relationship between communities and law enforcement. Joined by Leslie Balonick, the panel discussion highlights PTACC’s successes and the work that still needs to be done. … Read more
Episode 3: Fighting Stigma Around Recovery in Turkey In this episode we hear from Cigdem Sonmez who used her lived experience as a recovered addict to help C4 create a tailor-made treatment program in Avcilar, Turkey. She is joined by Dr Bob Lynn for a panel discussion on the intricacies of setting up such a … Read more
Episode 2: Combatting The UK Heroin Epidemic This episode takes us to the UK where Mike Trace recounts C4’s involvement in setting up a national recovery program under Tony Blair’s government. Mike is joined by Dr Bob Lynn for a panel discussion on the creation of the UK program. Add this episode … Read more
Episode 1: Women’s Recovery in New Jersey In this episode we hear from Melissa O’Mara, who shares her experience of getting clean in C4’s New Jersey Program. This is followed by a panel discussion with Melissa and expert, Wayne Wirta. Add this episode to your Apple, Spotify, or Stitcher playlists using the … Read more
