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Social distancing has kept many friends and family members physically away from each other to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but FAN says the isolation can be even more difficult during the holiday season for people recovering from an addiction. Mario Nanos is president of FAN and recommends to connect over the phone or virtually with those in recovery.
Mario Nanos: When I see somebody that I miss and I’m on a Zoom call, that’s better. It’s better than not seeing them at all.
Nanos says that if you plan to host a virtual New Year’s Eve party, you may want to consider not having your guests drink alcohol on camera if someone in the group is recovering from alcohol addiction.
Sterling Heights police bring Christmas cheer to struggling family in addiction recovery
By Jessica Dupnack and David Komer online producer
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STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - I wouldn t wish this on any mother ever it s the most horrible feeling ever, said Sunday Knoll. You don t hear from them and then when you do, it s chaotic, and they look a mess and you don t know if you re going to get a call from the police that they are dead.
Her daughter Hali Knoll hit rock bottom this year after five years of meth and heroin addiction.
Sterling Heights police, Comeback Quick Response Team bring Christmas to recovering addict’s family