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Marcel Gemme

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Covers:  Substance Abuse, Recovery, Addiction, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Senior Care, and Technology.
A Licensed Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist. Drug Education and my journalism. Musician and composer. @_Addicted_Org. muckrack.com/marcel-gemme-1.

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Marcel Gemme’s Biography

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Marcel Gemme is a seasoned freelance journalist, Licensed Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS), and the Founder and CEO of Drug Rehab Services (DRS), which operates leading recovery and education hubs Addicted.org and Drugrehab.ca. With over two decades of dedicated experience in the addiction recovery space—beginning as a hands-on intake counselor in 2000—Marcel blends his clinical background with first-hand lived experience to provide empathetic, evidence-based journalism.

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From Prevention to Recovery with Marcel Gemme

From Prevention to Recovery with Marcel Gemme

Mental Health Podcast · Series · From Prevention to Recovery is a video podcast that explores substance use p…

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Breaking the Cycle: How One Expert is Guiding Families Through Addiction

Breaking the Cycle: How One Expert is Guiding Families Through Addiction

Today we're joined by Marcel Gemme, a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS) and a distinguished member…

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Expert on substance abuse prevention warns of link between abusers, attempted suicide

Expert on substance abuse prevention warns of link between abusers, attempted suicide

An essential part of suicide prevention, especially amid ongoing drug overdoses, is recognizing the link betw…

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Expert on substance abuse prevention warns of link between abusers, attempted suicide

Expert on substance abuse prevention warns of link between abusers, attempted suicide

An essential part of suicide prevention, especially amid ongoing drug overdoses, is recognizing the link betw…

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Drug education remains essential and beneficial as New Jersey celebrates 4/20 day - AOL

Drug education remains essential and beneficial as New Jersey celebrates 4/20 day - AOL

New Jersey parents should choose informal times to have conversations with kids about cannabis, and should no…

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We may earn money from links on this page, but commission does not influence what we write or the products we…

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Guest Column: Suicide Prevention Month and substance use

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By Marcel Gemme
| Clearwater Progress Verified
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness. An essential part of suicide prevention, especially amid the ongoing drug overdose epidemic, is recognizing the link between suicide and substance use disorders.
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Suicide prevention campaigns save lives in local communities

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By Marcel Gemme
| sealynews.com
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Prevent suicide with drug education

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By Marcel Gemme
| Rock County Star Herald Verified
Subhead Guest editorial By Marcel Gemme, Substance Abuse Prevention Education During National Suicide Prevention Month in September, it’s important to recognize the connection between substance use and suicide. Drug and alcohol addiction significantly increases the risk of suicidal ideation, attempts and death, and they are generally the most implicated substances in suicide risk.
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My blog

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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