Author: Leslie Glass

Leslie Glass became a recovery advocate and co-founder of Reach Out Recovery in 2011, encouraged by her daughter Lindsey who had struggled with substances as a teen and young adult. Learning how to manage the family disease of addiction with no roadmap to follow inspired the mother and daughter to create Reach Out Recovery's website to help others experiencing the same life-threatening problems. Together they produced the the 2016 ASAM Media Award winning documentary, The Secret World of Recovery, and the teen prevention documentary, The Silent Majority, distributed by American Public Television. In her career, Leslie has worked in advertising, publishing, and magazines as a writer of both fiction and non fiction. She is the author of 9 bestselling crime novels, featuring NYPD Dt.Sgt. April Woo. Leslie has has served as a Public Member of the Middle States Commission of Higher Education and as a Trustee of the New York City Police Foundation. For from 1990 to 2017, Leslie was the Trustee of the Leslie Glass Foundation. Leslie is a proud member of Rotary International.

Holiday Parties And Alcohol In Recovery

Holiday parties and alcohol in recovery are always a challenge for sobriety. With families getting together and celebrating, often with booze, holiday parties and alcohol can still be a problem for 10 percent of the adult population. Did you know that 10 percent of Americans are in recovery from an alcohol or substance problem? That’s […]

Laughter Yoga For Covid 19 and Post Election Stress

Why do you need to watch this laughter yoga for Covid 19 and post election de-stressing? It will lift your spirits and fill your lungs with oxygen and boost your immune system. Really. I just tried it and feel full of optimism. Try it.

Why Face Mask Chains Are The Rage

Face mask chains are the surprise must-have fashion accessory this fall, and we’re prepared for the trend. In fact, we spent the summer collecting (and making) original chains for eyeglasses and masks. Launching a recovery store for the first time meant collecting recovery items that fit your needs right now. And surprise! While creating super […]

Why Taking A Deep Breath Helps Anxiety

You Need To Take A Deep Breath. Here’s Why Why does taking a deep breath help anxiety? 70% of adults say they experience anxiety daily. For 30%, the anxiety is constant. But what to do? There’s an easy answer; calm down and breathe, then use your mental health boosters. You’ve heard about breathing before, right? […]

Quotes: From Chaos To Creativity

Chaos to creativity was not what we expected with the health crisis Chaos to creativity is actually shifting the balance of who we are and what we want now. We were in overdrive before the virus hit. Every single one of us had too much to do, and we were obsessed with getting everything done […]

Working And Homeschooling

Here are some tips for working and homeschooling in Covid 19 to provide a positive experience for the family and maintain your sanity, serenity and recovery at the same time. You can use this time to get in touch with your creative, positive, and problem-solving skills. It’s an opportunity to improve your relationships, really. […]