Unconventional Methods, Profound Transformations: The Other Side Academy’s Inspiring Journey
In mid-May 2023, I had the privilege of attending the annual conference of the Financial Co… Read More
Therapeutic communities are about more than substance abuse treatment. They provide the building blocks you need to be successful after your treatment is complete.
Here are 7 ways t… Read More
John Volken Academy Alumni Mat Fee Completes His Cross Canada Single Speed BMX Bike Ride October 8th 2019 Mat Fee cycled his final mile Tuesday October 8th 2019 and capped it off by d… Read More
The Women with their Burlap Bags A Door To Everything Society is a group of women that came together just over two years ago, concerned about the addiction issues young people in our commun… Read More
August 14, 2017: Students share their daily experiences of addiction recovery at John Volken Academy on Joy TV. The students at John Volken Academy are trained to adopt new attitudes… Read More
Can I have fun in recovery without drugs and alcohol? While we often think that using substances adds value to our lives, drugs and alcohol undoubtedly take away much more from us than they… Read More
On Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg was the featured guest at the Kent Chamber of Commerce’s Membership Luncheon, where he discussed crime, safety, drugs a… Read More
The month of June is running month for the John Volken Academy. Students in Kent, Washington, are running the Rock n Roll Marathon or ½ Marathon on Sunday, June 9th and students… Read More
The Role of Stigma in Addiction Recovery Despite scientific evidence proving that addiction is a condition of the brain, many people still view it as a weakness or a moral failing. The… Read More
It never ceases to amaze me what a group of like-minded individuals can accomplish. At the Academy, I am constantly reminded of the strength and resilience of our students' spirit. Last mont… Read More