Rising Above Addiction PSA (30 Second Version)

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Check out this public service announcement from Rising Above Addiction’s President & CEO, Tammy Lofink, to hear a message of hope and healing. Does your son or daughter struggle with addiction? Are you looking for help? About 7 years ago, I lost my 18-year old son Robert to an overdose. That’s why I founded Rising Above Addiction. RAA is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization. We can help you to navigate the treatment system, and the cost. You are not alone. Thank … Read More

FINDING HOPE IN TRAGEDY | Feature in Carroll Magazine

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By Linda L. Esterson, photography by Nikola Tzenov HOW THREE LOCAL FAMILIES CHOSE A PATH OF HELPING OTHERS TO HEAL FROM THE TRAUMA OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION. Thirty-two people overdosed, four fatally, in Carroll County in July this year. One-third of the overdoses were attributed to fentanyl. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department’s Overdose Investigative Summary Report, as of Aug. 1, there have been 122 accidental overdoses, 42 suicide attempts and 32 fatalities over the same time. Sixty-seven … Read More

Sharing my story of hope…

Marwan, Thank you for coming to Reclaiming My Life yesterday afternoon. It is so important to bring awareness and attention to the disease of addiction. You did this by allowing the women to share their stories in a safe place that they call home. I am so proud of these women, and they give me so much more than I could ever give to them. It has been a while since I have shared the day that Rob died. While … Read More

Ask Tammy Lofink: Emotional turmoil of addiction for loved ones can be overwhelming

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Leah and Molly, thank you both for being brave enough and vulnerable enough to share how Rob’s death affected and continues to affect your lives. Click the link below to read the Baltimore Sun Article, Ask Tammy Lofink: Emotional turmoil of addiction for loved ones can be overwhelming https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/lifestyles/cc-lt-lofink-052321-20210522-pecsshca2vh2lo2pw2kop6brh4-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2UwEDPI1yzgAinGPZjlczWoe_sTpVSo0KURN22FKbWl_LANaTr6Y43liY

Ask Tammy Lofink: Resources can help to support recovery from addiction

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It has been a difficult few days. I cannot describe the longing I have to wrap my arms around Rob, and the pain that I feel knowing that it’s not going to happen. Being able to help others is something that saves me every day and helps me to find purpose in my pain. My heart is broken, however it continues to beat because of all of the priceless gifts Rob gives to me every day. For You, Because of … Read More

Tammy Featured in Carroll Magazine

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Thank you, Carroll Magazine for the continued support in sharing my story, in the hope of helping others. Click the link below to read the article at www.CarrollMagazine.com! https://carrollmagazine.com/rising-above-addiction/

Ask Tammy Lofink: Pandemic isolation affects addiction and recovery

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Thank you, Carroll County Times for the continued support on bringing awareness to the addiction epidemic. Click the link below to read the article at The Baltimore Sun: Ask Tammy Lofink: Pandemic isolation affects addiction and recovery https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/lifestyles/cc-lt-lofink-032821-20210327-mk475ikrgvagzeaqas2lpx4mb4-story.html?fbclid=IwAR3MDvxaaqJMeRZrgapUDTMWzWnWdpKt8pkkxzusijSW9xoCL8irfchbopI  

‘It’s really been a tough time’: In Carroll County, a pandemic and an epidemic converge with recent spike in overdoses

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This is an important read on how the pandemic has impacted the addiction epidemic. To read the full article on the Carroll County Times, click the link below: ‘It’s really been a tough time’: In Carroll County, a pandemic and an epidemic converge with recent spike in overdoses https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/news/cc-opioid-spike-coronavirus-converge-20210322-zd4k32tlbjdklktgvh3hcbs43i-story.html?fbclid=IwAR3xKoC7Sa7JTuKEB4nT4FVaBZjD20YkXHrbwS5hWvMYPHa1gZa99f-mR4E   Carroll County Times The Baltimore Sun Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office

Nonprofit View: Siblings suffer through family member’s addiction

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Thank you, Carroll County Times for the opportunity to bring awareness on siblings, who tend to suffer silently, when their brother or sister struggles with addiction. To read the article on the Baltimore Sun, click the link below: Nonprofit View: Siblings suffer through family member’s addiction https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/opinion/cc-op-nonprofit-view-032221-20210322-6fwwqylzh5dpljc2raqjndsp2a-story.html?fbclid=IwAR3sNJkBalDzkJvrrwzFpRCqf4Vr2CLHAJVRPRSWq5rMP2cqCgQzc1_A-Aw

The Carroll County Times Visits Our Sober Homes

Thank you, Carroll County Times for coming out to Reclaiming My Life Sober Home today. Rising Above Addiction is honored to be given this opportunity to bring attention, awareness and education to the community on the epidemic of addiction, during the pandemic. The photographer came out and the reporter interviewed some of the girls on their experiences and struggles of staying sober during Covid. Thank you to my wonderful board members, Sarah, Morgana and Alyssa for sharing your experiences and … Read More

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