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The First Responder who becomes the “ACCIDENTAL ADDICT”
Today, millions of Americans suffer with all kinds of physical concerns that cause them serious pain. They are in need of pain management to help them function and are often prescribed appropriate medications to help them cope and manage their condition. However, because these drugs are so powerful and their need so great, bodies can build up a tolerance for the medications. They then need more of the drug to obtain the same effect. Eventually they can become overly depend
Dr. Maryann Rosenthal Ph.D.
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Addicted to Addiction… Shannon's Story
There’s always that one person behind the scenes that’s beloved by all. Here is the most beloved of all by first responders, their family members, chiefs, agencies and all that come into contact with here. Meet Shannon Clairemont and read her story and you’ll understand why she takes such a personal interest in taking care of you. We at Responder Health are beyond honored to work with her. By the ripe old age of seven I’d learned to do everything by myself. I cooked. I cle
Responder Health Staff
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Living after the “JOB”
Well here we are again in the middle of the night. Waking up full of guilt – you know, that moment after the alcohol wore off and you realize what a total disgrace you were. Every single time we feel bad. Every single time we say we won’t do it again… and then every single time we do. We take that first drink and it’s like or best friend found us again. We are funny. We are young. We are who we were before. Wait. There it is. Who was I – BEFORE? We all wait for retirem
Nancy Dowdy
Jul 29, 20256 min read
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