"We are proud to honor these 12 citizens who are role models of hope for the 2.5 million New Yorkers, as well as the untold number of families and friends, who are impacted by drug, alcohol or gambling addiction. They are an inspiration to all who are dealing with the chronic disease of addiction."
--NYS Governor David A. Paterson

"Through these stories, we can reach the one in seven New Yorkers who are struggling with the perils of drug, alcohol or gambling addiction," Commissioner Carpenter-Palumbo said. "We need to let people know that there is hope and help available and it can begin with a single phone call to our toll-free Hopeline at 1-877-8HOPENY."
--NYS OASAS Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo

2010 Newsroom

• State's Addiction Services Responding to Veteran Needs (OASAS: 11/10/10)
• Your Story Matters Campaign Showcases the Power and Reality of Recovery (OASAS: 09/24/10)
• Media Advisory: Thousands Rally In New York City To Support Those In Recovery (OASAS: 09/22/10)
• New York's Drug-Free Heroes (The Bronx Times: 06/16/10)
• A Sharing of Stories That Matter (Times Union: 05/10/10)
• Your Story Matters Day in New York (NYNP: 05/11/10)
• Governor Proclaims Day to Celebrate Stories of Recovery (OASAS: 05/10/10)
• Problem Gambling: High Stakes Bring Painful Losses (OASAS: 03/05/10)
• Commissioner Tells Children of Alcoholics, "Your Story Matters" (OASAS: 02/12/10)
• Super Bowl a Big Game for Gambling (YNN: 02/09/10)

2009 Newsroom

• Hope for Recovery in the New Year (OASAS: 12/31/09)
• Heroin Use on the Rise (YNN: 11/24/09)
• Specialized Addiction Services Available for Veterans (OASAS: 11/10/09)
• 10,000 Turn Out for Recovery Rally (NYNP: October 2009)
• Governor and Commissioner Join 10,000 in National Rally (OASAS: 09/12/09)
• Campaign Showcases the Power and Reality of Recovery (OASAS: 09/11/09)
• Governor Proclaims Your Story Matters Day (OASAS: 05/04/09)
• State Launches IAMRECOVERY.COM (OASAS: 01/26/09)

If you are interested in writing a story on the Your Story Matters campaign or interviewing one of the 12 campaign spotlights, please contact the OASAS Communications Bureau at 518-457-8299 or stories@oasas.ny.gov. Thank you for supporting New York's growing Recovery Movement! I am. We are. Recovery.