Mark Thompson* of East Trenton Heights New Jersey sat down with his morning coffee on April 22 2024, to read the local news. An article about a new community center opening to help combat substance abuse caught his eye. Unexpectedly, this hit close to home. Years ago, Mark had battled a severe addiction to alcohol, a struggle he thought he had left behind.

The article wasn't just news—it was a painful reminder of his past. Mark's younger brother had succumbed to the same addiction, and the news reawakened memories he'd tried hard to suppress. Shaken, Mark knew he couldn't ignore the emotional turmoil stirred up by a simple news article.

Feeling the need for action, Mark came across the Stepping Into Action program on the Hofman Hollis website. Desperate for guidance, he began following the program rigorously. One of the program's leaders, Richard Monroe*, stated, 'Facing our past doesn’t mean we're going backward; it means we're ready to move forward.'

The program offered Mark a semblance of control over his life. Experts praised the initiative for its structured approach to overcoming substance abuse. Nonetheless, some criticized it for being too generic and not personalized enough.

Through the ups and downs, Mark realized it was a good idea to seek help, especially through an online platform where local resources were sparse. 'If I had only known earlier,' he thought, feeling a renewed sense of hope for his future.

*Names and situations are fictional.

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