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- Kicking the Habits (KUT Radio) 2/16/2012
A local group that serves people wanting to kick drug habits may end up helping them with another: smoking and tobacco use. One of Austin’s largest drug addiction treatment centers is going tobacco-free.
- No-Smoking Trend Picks up Steam in Recovery Centers (Renew) 2/11/2012
Austin Recovery, the largest inpatient addiction treatment center in Central Texas and one of the biggest in the state, is going smoke-free April 30. CEO Jonathan Ross said he believes it's inevitable that all licensed treatment centers in Texas become smoke-free — just as New York and New Jersey have required.
- Big Texas Rehab Bans Tobacco (TheFix.com) 2/10/2012
"Smoke 'em if you got 'em," says Austin Recovery—because soon the treatment facility is going entirely tobacco-free.
- Largest Addiction Treatment Facility in Central Texas says, 'No Smoking' (Austin American-Statesman) 2/10/2012
Austin Recovery to become completely tobacco-free, effective April 30, 2012.
- Advocate for Medical Marijuana Speaks Out (Fox 7 News) 2/6/2012
Austin Recovery Medical Director, Dr. Craig Franke comments on the downside of medical marijuana-use.
- A&E's Intervention Comes to Austin (KEYE - Austin Live) 1/9/2012
Austin Recovery's Ilana Zivkovich on Austin Live talking about our second appearance on A&E's "Intervention."
- Glossy Parties (Austin American-Statesman - Glossy) 12/2/2011
Rob Lowe captivated a packed audience by sharing his story of more than two decades in recovery.
- Out & About November 2011 (In Touch Weekly) 11/30/2011
On November 8, NBC's Parks and Recreation star Rob Lowe was the guest speaker at Artists on Recovery, a fundraiser hosted by Austin-based drug and alcohol treatment center Austin Recovery.
- Rob Lowe Talks Sobriety at Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Fundraiser (Ecorazzi) 11/18/2011
Actor Rob Lowe spoke from the heart at the Artists on Recovery Fundraiser, a charity event to benefit Austin Recovery, an affordable drug and alcohol treatment center.
- Rob Lowe Speaks at Recovery Center Benefit (Look to the Stars) 11/17/2011
An online publication that follows the world of celebrity giving provides a recap of the Artists on Recovery benefit featuring keynote speaker, Rob Lowe.
- Artist on Recovery: Rob Lowe (TRIBEZA) 11/10/2011
Rob Lowe spoke about recovery in support of Austin Recovery's new Family House at ACL Live.
- Artists on Recovery Event Raises Over $800,000 (Austin Social Planner) 11/9/2011
Austin Recovery's Artists on Recovery event "left you feeling moved and in awe."
- Rob Lowe on Addiction, Recovery and More (Austin360) 11/9/2011
Austin American-Statesman's Out & About coverage of Austin Recovery's first Artists on Recovery fundraiser.
- Austin Recovery Enlists Celebrity Help (KXAN) 8/30/2011
Rob Lowe to speak at Austin Recovery's Artists on Recovery Fundraiser benefiting Family House.
- Rob Lowe to Speak at Austin Recovery Luncheon (Austin360) 8/29/2011
Rob Lowe to be the first guest speaker in the Artists on Recovery series to benefit Austin Recovery at ACL Live.
- Austin Recovery Investing $2.5M to Grow (Austin Business Journal) 8/12/2011
Austin Recovery plans to build a $2.5 million Family House for its substance abuse program catering to mothers and their young children.
- Rehab Admissions up after Winehouse Death (Fox 7 News) 7/28/2011
Austin Recovery sees record number of admissions in the days following the tragic death of singer Amy Winehouse
- Heroin Deaths Rising in Austin (Fox 7 News) 7/1/2011
Austin Recovery Clinical Services Representative Ilana Baar comments on the rising death toll from heroin overdose in Austin, and why the number may be on the rise
- Learning from Relapse (TheFix.com) 6/13/2011
Austin Recovery Clinical Services Representative Ilana Baar speaks to TheFix.com about relapse
- Father and Son Prescription Abuse Illustrates National Trend (YNN) 5/19/2011
Austin Recovery Director of Admissions, Angela Vickrey comments on trend of prescription drug abuse
- KVUE Morning Show Highlights Austin Recovery on Intervention Show (KVUE) 2/7/2011
- Heroin Addiction on the Rise (KXAN) 1/6/2011
Austin Recovery staff provides information, interviews and testimonials about heroin use in Austin
- CRADLES, a program threatened by Family Connections fall-out finds new home (Examiner.com) 11/23/2010
- The Cradle Won't Fall (Red Orbit) 11/16/2010
- Family Connections Program Finds a Home (Austin American Statesman) 11/15/2010