Joanne Chu
Joanne Chu was the proud Content Manager of SoberRecovery from 2014 to 2017. She enjoys writing, editing, and working with writers—anything to do with the written word. Joanne earned her B.A. in English from University of California, Los Angeles. She has a keen interest in lifestyle and pop culture news, which makes living in Los Angeles that much more of an adventure.
In response to this public health crisis, Walgreens recently announced that they are stocking the overdose-reversing drug in al... Continue Reading
We’re In On the Joke and We Can’t Stop Laughing
By Joanne ChuThis is My Brave "The Resistance" show featured a lineup of comedians who struggle with mental health, addiction or both. Continue Reading
Mara Shapshay is producer and host of the This is My Brave’s first-ever Variety Show where she, along with other comedians and ... Continue Reading
5 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Treatment Center
By Joanne ChuWith the right questions in mind, you can lead the way in deciding where you or your loved one goes for treatment. Continue Reading
Juan Vélez Court represents the Puerto Rican community at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMH... Continue Reading
Narcan is Now Available to Be Used at Home
By Joanne ChuNARCAN® Nasal Spray is the first and only FDA-approved naloxone nasal spray intended for use by laypeople. Continue Reading
6 Practical Baby Steps That Gets You Into Treatment
By Joanne ChuWe spoke to Dr. Jantz at the conference where he breaks down this daunting task into 6 practical baby steps. Continue Reading
Get a Head Start on Your New Year's Resolution
By Joanne ChuWe spoke with Dr. Sack of Promises Malibu on how we can better position ourselves for success when it comes to our end-of-the-y... Continue Reading
Due to all the back and forth on this topic, we reached out to Stefanie Carnes, daughter of the famous Patrick Carnes, who is a... Continue Reading
The State of Addiction Under the Trump Administration
By Joanne ChuWith President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration fast approaching, the severity of U.S. drug addiction problem now l... Continue Reading