Rapper Killer Mike Supports GLIDE’s Recovery Work
When Killer Mike visited GLIDE this week, he looked at The Shop and said, “This is beautiful. If you want to make a community healthier, go to the barbershop.” Killer Mike owns a barbershop in Atlanta that has a mission of lifting up men in the community who are out of work and help move them toward sustainable, lifelong careers. “I remember they told us we were crazy to open a barbershop in Edgewood, in the hood,” Killer Mike reminisced.
Key Lesson from Muhammad Karuo’s Drug Recovery Journey
“Eventually, Muhammad decided he wanted something different. After connecting with GLIDE’s Health Empowerment and Access Treatment (HEAT) Program, he began working with HEAT Coordinator Nathan Bronson. Nathan helped him get connected to resources, including Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) benefits, mailing address, and treatment services. “
Addressing Substance Use: Recovery is a Spectrum
There is no single right path for recovery from substance use. Rather, recovery exists along a spectrum — from safer use and harm reduction all the way to full abstinence. At GLIDE, we embrace that full continuum, with a goal of reducing harm, saving lives, and supporting people in building healthier futures on their own terms. As GLIDE President and CEO Dr. Gina Fromer puts it, “There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery.”
Contingency Management at GLIDE: A Promising New Tool for Addiction Recovery
Contingency management might sound like complex bureaucratic jargon. But the core tenant of the program is simple: reward people for making healthier choices. “Looking to change your stimulant use? Want to earn gift cards for reaching your goals?” That’s the message printed on flyers decorating GLIDE’s lobby, advertising the new Contingency Management Program that began […]
A Nuanced Conversation on Addiction, Recovery, and the Spectrum of Care: Meeting People Where They Are
In a city grappling with a public health crisis and visible human suffering on its streets, the conversation wasn’t about quick fixes or ideology. It was about what works—what’s real—for different people. And what emerged was a shared truth: there is no single path to recovery.
Carly’s Next Chapter: Recovery, Housing, and Hope
“Lauren has been there for my health, my emotions, everything,” Carly says. “She never gave up on me. GLIDE makes me feel like I matter. I don’t carry shame for what I’ve been through anymore. This feels like a second home.”