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Time to show our techs some appreciation! Nominate and vote and the winning tech receives $500! Let the voting begin! See criteria below!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ryan-ward-9812a21_about-20k-strategies-llc-activity-6565231485442420736-WSbh

Ryan Ward on LinkedIn: "AWARD! Time to thank the Techs! We all know that one of the most important, yet underpaid and least appreciated positions is being a tech! They spend the most time with clients, and also deal with unimaginable situations.... August 8, 2019: Ryan Ward posted an article on LinkedIn

We can now all have a voice to legislators! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ryan-ward-9812a21_treatment-recovery-institute-of-america-activity-6564499648663347200-Jxbo

Ryan Ward on LinkedIn: "Exciting News! I recently had a post in regard to the Treatment Industry’s lack of Lobbyists. Rehabs and Private Practitioners. Outside of a couple large rehabs w/ Venture Backing... it’s not making the budget!My friend... August 6, 2019: Ryan Ward posted an article on LinkedIn

• Dr. Bob’s Farewell Address

“My good friends in AA and of AA, I feel I would be very remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to welcome you here to Cleveland, and not only to this meeting but to those that have already transpired. I hope very much that the presence of so many people and the words that you have heard will prove an inspiration to you - not only to you, but may you be able to impart that inspiration to the boys and girls back home who were not fortunate enough to be able to come. In other words, we hope that your visit here has been both enjoyable and profitable.

I get a big thrill out of looking over the vast sea of faces like this with a feeling that possibly some small thing I did a number of years ago played an infinitely small part in making this meeting possible. I also get quite a thrill when I think that we all had the same problem. We all did the same things. We all get the same results in proportion to our zeal and enthusiasm and stick-to-itiviness. If you will pardon the injection of a personal note at this time, let me say that I have been in bed five of the last seven months, and my strength hasn’t returned as I would like, so my remarks of necessity will be very brief.

There are two or three things that flashed into my mind on which it would be fitting to lay a little emphasis. One is the simplicity of our program. Let’s not louse it up with Freudian complexes and things that are interesting to the scientific mind, but have very little to do with our actual AA work. Our Twelve Steps, when simmered down to the last, resolve themselves into the words “love” and “service”. We all understand what love is, and we understand what service is. So let’s bear those two things in mind.

Let us also remember to guard that erring member the tongue, and if we must use it, let’s use it with kindness and consideration and tolerance.

And one more thing: None of us would be here if somebody hadn’t taken time to explain things to us, to give us a little pat on the back, to take us to a meeting or two, to do numerous little kind and thoughtful acts on our behalf. So let us never get such a degree of smug complacency that we’re not willing to extend, or attempt to extend, to our less fortunate brothers that help which has been so beneficial to us.

Given at:
AA’s First International Convention
Cleveland, Ohio
July 30, 1950

Dr. Bob succumbed to cancer on November 16, 1950.

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Ryan Ward on LinkedIn: "I’ve gotten countless messages asking details about EndTheStigmaPAC.org. To better explain it... think about how the NRA rates politicians. EXCEPT this is completely non-partisan! This is simply a way to see your... February 25, 2019: Ryan Ward posted images on LinkedIn

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My 2018 was not one I'll ever forget.
-Ceiling Collapsed on my Head causing a quadruple cervical fusion.
-Mom was diagnosed w stage 4 pancreatic, and I spent 5 months at her side before she passed.

Health and Happiness are all that truly matter! Today is the day many people in active addiction have a chance to start over. Do not call some 800 number to be sold to the highest bidder, reach out to someone you trust. If someone calls themselves an expert, ask what gives them this experience. This is my first true resolution, but it's time I Pivot towards the Positive. I will focus on 4 main areas while I continue working with Transformations Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center as a consultant. I wish you all Happy, Healthy, and a Successful 2019!

-Anti-Stigma (Advisory Board EndTheStigmaPAC.org)
-Advocating for MAT
-Finding new ways to Track Outcomes
-Developing new Methods to treat Chronic Pain addiction

Donate Now | End the Stigma | PAC Ending the stigma of substance-use and mental health disorders has never been more important than today. Help continue this mission and donate now.

I hope you all are enjoying the holidays!! Please remember that those still struggling in addiction... this is often the hardest time of the Year. If you need help, please reach out! You can remain confidential or simply ask someone, but don’t suffer alone! 💙💙. EndTheStigma.org

Tim Ryan: From Dope To Hope
Transformations Treatment Center

End the Stigma Our Mission: Provide resources to families and support for teens suffering from mental illness. Help us end the stigma.

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and enjoy whatever you celebrate! This is the hardest time of year for active addicts (it was for me!), so please reach out for help!
ADDICTION!

I just had the honor of being interviewed by Kapil Nayar MA ACS LPC NCC on his Podcast. He's working hard to let people know about the world of addiction and the dark side behind it. He’s been interviewing leaders in the industry while letting the public know the reality. Thanks again Kap, and best of luck going forward! Transformations Treatment Center is the one place I've found that is actually evolving with the science. American Addiction Centers has been treating people like cattle while the execs make millions. I covered it all! Tim Ryan I gave you credit... because you're a man of action, and your book helped me! .

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Ryan Ward on LinkedIn: "I just had the honor of being interviewed by Kapil Nayar MA ACS LPC NCC on his Podcast! He's working hard to let people know about the world of addiction and the dark side behind it. Thanks again Kap, and best of luck... December 2, 2018: Ryan Ward posted an article on LinkedIn

Chronic Pain Addicts... maybe the hardest group to treat.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6457267572407615488

Ryan Ward on LinkedIn: "One area I see as a true missing component of Addiction Treatment: Chronic Pain Patients. I made a post a few months back asking what Treatment Center has a Chronic Pain Path. Many places claim to have this “Specialty”,... October 14, 2018: Ryan Ward posted on LinkedIn

Has anyone taken a look at the Opioid Laws? Ridiculous! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/yesterday-i-almost-chose-relapse-because-new-opioid-laws-ryan-ward

Yesterday I almost Chose to Relapse, because of the New Opioid Laws The new Florida “Opioid” laws almost forced me to actually HAVE to go get Oxy YESTERDAY. Brief backstory: As I’ve stated in the past, I’ve been on Suboxone for almost 6 years.

This is a picture of the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous.....On the left it has all of the pages ripped out that refer to God and or higher power and on the right it’s in its entirety......Any questions about what the program is really about???

Fall 3 times get up 4 ❤️