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Bob has been a television and video producer for 25-years. He has won numerous National 1st Place Awards for his work on television commercials, documentaries, network promo's The message of the video is to promote “Driving Safely” and to increase awareness that automobiles can become lethal weapons. Every year nearly 50,000 people are killed on America’s highways. Many accidents and deaths happen because of speeding, carelessness, driving under the influence and not wearing seat belts. 
Have you ever noticed those “Memorial Marker” signs on highways and roads? These state markers indicate where people have died because of traffic accidents. This project was produced in partnership with Judge Carmine M. Bravo (18th Judicial Circuit) Florida and Lewis E. Mattox, retired deputy sheriff, Seminole County, Florida. The “Marker Memory” Video Has Won 3-Awards: 
This “Marker Memory” video goes behind-the-scenes and interviews the families behind these “Markers.” You’ll hear the true story of what happened and how their loved ones fell victim to a fatal traffic accident. "Click" PLAY to see the video. About Us - BobHi, my name is Bob and I am the founder of the "Recovery Network."My drug addiction began in my late teen years and early 20’s as I started experimenting with marijuana, LSD and PCP (aka, Angel Dust). As I approached my 30’s and 40’s, I started using Crystal Meth, Cocaine, Heroin, Percocet & Xanax. In my mid 30’s I also started
abusing alcohol
on a regular basis. The bars were my life. With a combination of drugs and alcohol, my life began to deteriorate rapidly. My life and those around me, including my family and friends were affected very negatively because of my lifestyle and behaviors. 
My first car accident happened when I was
driving while intoxicated.
As a result, my family did an
intervention
and I went into a 30-day
in-patient rehab.
I stayed sober for 3-years and then had a
relapse.
I believe the reason for my relapse isbecause I did not have a solid support system, like Alcoholic Anonymous. I needed a program where I felt like I was not alone. A place where others could understand me and what I was going through. After getting my 2nd DUI, I then entered my 2nd in-patient rehab, which was a Christian Rehab. Stayed sober for about 3-years again, and then relapsed. I continued to drink for about 2-years and picked up my 3rd DUI. I attended out-patient treatment for a year and a half; however I was drinking the entire time. A few years later I decided to really get serious about my recovery and go into my 3rd in-patient rehab. The name of the rehab center was called "The Watershed" in Boca Raton, FL. "The Watershed" is an excellent treatment center. After leaving treatment, I attended AA on a regular basis and stayed sober for 4-years, but again had another relapse. During that relapse I picked up my 4th DUI. I sought out the help of a private addictions counselor, who really helped me get my life back on track. I again started attending AA meetings on a regular basis. Since that time, I have been sober a few 24-hours. I know first-hand the bondage that substance abuse creates in a person’s life. Today, I live life happy, joyous and free one-day-at-at-time. Sobriety is a gift and it has given me my life back again. It is only from my own 30-years of experience with substance abuse that I am able to give back to you… About Us - ShelleyHi my name is Shelley and I am an alcoholic & co-founder along side of Bob (founder) of the "Recovery Network."Bob and I have created a way to give back to what has been given to us through this website. Through our own experiences, we can we provide you with vital drug and alcohol addiction information that has been lived and researched by us. I believe whole-heartedly that Alcoholism can exist from generation to generation. Ever since I was a little girl, I can remember my father always having a beer in his hand, no matter where we were or whom we were with, it was as if it was a casual soda pop. It never dawned on me that it was a beverage that could alter ones mind. It wasn’t until I matured enough to know the difference. Over the years watching the
progression of my fathers drinking
has always kept me in check. I can remember saying that I will never let a drink control my life like it did my father’s. I grew up already knowing the
effects of alcohol,
but that didn’t mean that I was never prone to becoming an alcoholic myself. 
My sister and I were exposed early on that alcohol was a part of life and how it had robbed our life of a normal functional family lifestyle. I never knew what functional or dysfunctional meant in families.My sister became a victim to her own demise. She longed for having a normal family atmosphere It seems like most teenagers experiment with drugs and alcohol. I started in middle school with speed and marijuana. I had only tasted alcohol once or twice (sips off my dad’s beer). Entering high school I must have tried everything from acid to smoking hash and to marijuana and going to drinking parties, just to try to fit in. I never felt that I was addicted or had a problem with it, just experimenting. After graduation, I took life more serious. I got married and started a family. For years I lead a life without drugs and alcohol, A few times I started to dabble into drugs again, but for a very short time. Into my mid-30’s I started going out to bars because of boredom. My drinking started casually 1 day a week, then lead into 2 days, then 3 days, then finally it became 4 and 5 days a week over a period of 3 years. Even though 3 children kept me very busy, I felt the need for adult interaction. I was lonely and frustrated with the huge responsibility of raising my girls. Drinking seemed to be the answer. I looked forward to going out, having fun, and drinking. I never stopped to realize how my behaviors were affecting my family. I allowed the drink to control my life, just like it controlled my dads. I realized then that my life became unmanageable and that I had become an alcoholic. At that point, I made a decision to put into action a plan for my recovery. Today, I can say I am free of alcohol and drugs that kept me in bondage for years. I never want to live my life that way ever again. My goal today is to bring awareness to people’s lives. I want to bring attention to destructive behaviors such as; abusing drugs and alcohol which can lead to death. Drugs and alcohol can also rob a person mentally, spiritually, and possibly physically. Most of all; my goal is to restore my relationship with my girls. I want my life to be an example of how a person can live everyday happy, joyous and free without drugs and alcohol. Don't Forget To Sign-Up For YOUR FREE Ezine!The Recovery Network FREE Ezine called: "Breaking News" On Addictions & Recovery will be a monthly resource of fresh up-to-date information from people who have been-there-done-that and learned how to live happy, joyous and free in Recovery, one-day-at-a-time.You'll get the latest information on what's happening in the "Addictions Recovery Industry." Things like; 
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