Collective Change teamed up with Calvary Healing Center, Dr. William Nelson, and 2x Disc Golf World Champion Ricky Wysocki for our Drugs and Alcohol Abuse donation. A group of nine individuals currently going through recovery came out to enjoy a round of disc golf after Ricky gave us a clinic to teach us the basics. It was incredible learning from one of the best disc golfers in the world and watching him play was a treat for everyone.
For our donation, we were able to purchase two disc golf baskets for everyone at Calvary Healing Center to enjoy. Ricky Wysocki’s sponsor, Innova Disc Golf, was kind enough to extend our donation even further, by donating over 30 discs, both putters and drivers, to accompany our donation. We also supplied coffee and bagels for everyone to enjoy.
50% of all drug and alcohol-related relapses result from an individual not having the proper support system. This team-building event has the potential to save lives! After doing some research on the topic, we were surprised at some of these stats:
• Around 160,000 people die every year due to alcohol or drug abuse.
• Alcohol-related deaths are the fourth-leading preventable cause of death in the US.
• 80% of the world’s prescription painkiller supply is consumed by the United States, despite not even making up 5% of the world’s population.
• Those who abuse prescription opioids are 40% more likely to use heroin than those who don’t.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please seek professional help, as there are great programs out there who can help to get you back on track. For help or information, contact Dr. Nelson at National Addiction Services: 602.975.2933. 15849 North 71st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Calvary Healing Center offers residential and outpatient addiction treatment for adults at three Phoenix-area locations. Calvary’s proven treatment programs address the practical, physical and spiritual aspects of addiction for lasting recovery. Special thanks to Lauryn Thayer for coordinating this event.
Dr. William Nelson is an Arizona licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and an internationally known expert in the treatment of heroin/opiate addiction using Naltrexone pellet implant therapy. He is currently the Medical Director for National Addiction Services and also hosts the popular podcast “Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery” on Star World Wide Network. Dr. Nelson was kind enough to have Collective Change back on his show for a second time a few days before this donation. Check out both of our appearances here:
Episode 74: Throwing Plastic is a “Healthy” Addiction (1/16/19)
http://bit.ly/throwingplasticisahealthyaddiction
Episode 30: Making a Difference One Dollar at a Time (12/6/17)
http://bit.ly/makingadifferenceonedollaratatime
Ricky Wysocki is an American professional disc golfer based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Wysocki turned pro in 2009 and was ranked #1 in the world on the PDGA World Rankings in 2016, overthrowing Paul McBeth who held the #1 spot for 3 years prior. Ricky has won the PDGA World Championships twice (2016 & 2017) and currently has 89 professional wins under his belt. Ricky is known for his Raptor
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