I have been in long-term recovery since 1995. My life’s work is dedicated to improving treatment outcomes for people with substance use disorders. In 1997, I discovered that pilots and doctors have very high recovery rates compared to the general population and began applying their incentive- based program principles in my work with families. I founded Coalition of Recovery Investment ten years ago after learning that most people in the justice system have substance use disorder but lack access to treatment and have high rates of recidivism when released back to the streets. As a retired lawyer and addiction counselor, my focus is on expanding treatment courts and establishing dedicated funding for the continuum of care and chronic populations.
