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01/08/2026

Peer support specialists file suit to block KY law that would put many of them out of work

A lawsuit seeks to block a new Kentucky law that stands to put many peer support specialists out of work.

11/10/2025

Look what our Governor Beshear had to say out these Kratom extract pills. Also Jon Vanover from Recovery Cafe is featured in this article!
What great information and leadership we are seeing to help and protect our communities!

Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday his administration is taking action to ban the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, a byproduct of the kratom plant.

11/08/2025

Any peer support out there feel unheard regarding the new laws starting in January?
Voice for Peers has started an emergency petition to repeal the new laws regarding peers.
Let’s come together to let our lawmakers know that this special, almost magical position is vital for our recovery communities and we need to stand along side them.

Please click the link to complete this form.

11/03/2025

Our Co-Founder/Executive Officer Mary Helen Shashy represented us at a Democratic Fundraiser with the esteemed Representative Johnson. Also our COO Tai Ogunbekun was able to meet Rep. Adam Moore and Stella Pollard (who is running for KY 20th Senate) as well as our Director of Outreach Sean Turner met the Lt. GOVERNOR!!!

What a wonderful opportunity and honor to represent our community and meet colleagues from across different communities.

10/14/2025

We represented at the KY Opioid Symposium!
CEO/Co-Founder Mary Helen Shashy, Director of Outreach Sean Turner, and COO Tai Ogunbekun all participated and we had the best time connecting and seeing old and new friends!

10/06/2025

Looking for treatment that builds you up, featuring Trait-Based Model?

09/30/2025

Our amazing President/CEO Mary Helen Shashy and our Director of Community Engagement and Outreach Sean Turner met with Regional Supervisors and Case Managers for Drug Court.

From helping those in recovery restore their smiles with Grin Grant, helping those in recovery build their skills and certifications through Best KY Training, AND helping those further their recovery with direct services provided by Recovery Glue.

OUR TEAM is HERE in partnership with those in recovery to assist where ever we can!!

05/05/2025

Who’s More Uneasy? The Dentist or the Person In Recovery? 🦷💬 Dive into our latest blog where we discuss the often overlooked relationship between oral health and recovery. Learn about RecoveryGlue.org's A.P.P.E.A.R. program for In-office Peer Advocacy and Case Management for dental office visits and procedures. Understanding can lead to healing.

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For people in recovery, oral health can be the final frontier of healing. Unfortunately, the dental chair is also one of the last places they want to be. Learn about RecoveryGlue.org's in-office peer advocacy services for dental and procedures.

04/30/2025

Why is step-down addiction treatment crucial? Studies show that without structured aftercare, individuals are 50% more likely to relapse within the first three months of leaving rehab. RecoveryGlue.org offers the structured support you need to thrive in recovery. Learn more here: https://wix.to/47yiCXG

Studies consistently show that abrupt discharge from residential programs without aftercare increases the risk of relapse and poor outcomes. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), people without structured aftercare are 50% more likely to relapse within....

04/29/2025

Recovery from addiction is a complex process, and oral health shouldn't be a barrier. Our A.P.P.E.A.R. Dental Case Management Program at RecoveryGlue.org is here to support individuals on their journey to recovery. Learn more about how we can make dental visits less daunting at https://wix.to/ghtR1hw

At RecoveryGlue.org, we understand that addiction recovery is a multifaceted journey, and oral health often becomes a barrier for many people in recovery. For those who have experienced oral damage caused by substance use, going to the dentist can be a daunting and anxiety-filled experience. That’...

04/29/2025

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Addiction recovery in Kentucky is not just about quitting drugs or alcohol. It's about understanding and healing the emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues that drive substance use in the first place. That’s why effective recovery programs—especially in Kentucky, where opioid and alcoho...

04/27/2025

In Kentucky, the right intake assessment can pave the way for personalized substance use treatment. Learn why licensed counselors are essential to this process and how they can make a difference in recovery. Dive into our latest blog: https://wix.to/K3yFv3G

In Kentucky’s drug and alcohol programs, a skilled intake assessment conducted by an LPCC can set the stage for effective, individualized treatment. LPCCs bring a high level of clinical training, diagnostic ability, and therapeutic insight that staff with lesser credentials simply cannot match.