Author Stephen Della Valle Delivers Powerful Message at Turning Point Gala

At a recent annual fundraiser hosted by Turning Point Rehabilitation Center, keynote speaker Stephen Della Valle gave an inspiring and powerful speech regarding the prevention of substance abuse
 
Nov. 19, 2008 - PRLog -- (OAK RIDGE, NJ)—At a recent annual fundraiser hosted by Turning Point Rehabilitation Center in Verona, NJ, Stephen Della Valle, author of Rising Above the Influence: A True Story About Alcohol, Drugs and Recovery delivered a powerful message regarding the prevention of substance abuse.

“It is crucial that we continue to educate both children and adults of the dangers of substance abuse,” says Stephen, who is also the President of Turning Point.  “If we can help just one person get sober, then we have accomplished our goal.”

“This year the turnout of people who came to support Turning Point’s cause was overwhelming,” says Stephen.  “It is a great feeling that some many people are proactive in helping others, and ultimately that is what it is all about.”

Since 1975, Turning Point has been providing substance abuse treatment to more than 35,000 clients.  From day one they have helped educate alcoholics and addicts as to what they need to do to become clean and sober, and more importantly how to stay on the road to recovery.

“The benefit of rehabilitation facilities is that they give people a second chance at life,” says Stephen.  “Without rehab twenty years ago, I would surely be dead.”

As statistics state that over 23 million people over the age of twelve need treatment for alcohol and substance abuse, Stephen remains very adamant about getting the important message of recovery out there.

“The life of the addict is dark and lonely,” says Stephen.  “It is not glamorous or amusing as sometimes depicted in the media.  It is a serious disease that kills over 100,000 people a year.”

In his new book, Stephen recounts the life he lived as an active addict, and what finally led him to enter into a rehabilitation center.

“It took me losing my job, my family, my freedom—and ultimately myself,” says Stephen.  “When it comes to substance abuse, there are only two options—jail or death, and neither is a way I wanted to end up.”    

Rising Above the Influence is Stephen’s honest and inspiring account of the depths one man can fall to—and the heights he can achieve if only he reaches out a hand for help.

For more information please visit www.risingabovetheinfluence.net.
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