Father Martin......dies.....

[almaty 19]

Treatment Solutions Network and our staff are saddened to learn of the passing of Father Joseph Martin, S.S.. Father Martin was a pioneer in the addiction field and almost all of us have seen his "Chalk Talk" films or lectures at some point during our experience with recovery. Father Martin passed away peacefully on the morning of March 9th 2009.

Father Martin has been speaking about addiction and recovery since the 1960's when he himself became sober. He quickly earned a reputation for being a captivating and educational speaker. In 1983 he and Co-Founder Mae Abraham opened Father Martin's Ashley, considered to be one of the best treatment programs in the country to this day. Father Martin’s awards include the Andrew White Medal from Loyola College, Baltimore, for his contributions to the general welfare of the citizenry of Maryland; Rutgers University’s Summer School of Alcohol Studies’ Distinguished Service Award (1988); and the Norman Vincent Peale Award (1992).

When i was younger and first in the field..Father Martin's films and lectures were required,in college as an example of grassroots self-help experience...Later on, he started a treatment program ..In fact, early DUI required course..was his film ..chalktalk....he was instrumenta, along with marty mann, of getting alcohol dependency..seen as a treatable disease and not a sign of personal weakness...

RIP, Father Martin....

[Peikko 1,575]

Thanks Almaty, I had never heard of him, but anyone who dedicates themselves to try to help those who suffer from addictions is a pretty decent chap in my book. RIP.

[I'm Gone 60]

Didn't know of him, but have been to the Father Martin's in Maryland (Just visiting). Nice looking place right on the water.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

RIP

[Nagishkaw 510]

Thanks Almaty, I had never heard of him, but anyone who dedicates themselves to try to help those who suffer from addictions is a pretty decent chap in my book. RIP.

I never heard of him either, but it apparently he was a wonderful help to so many.

[almaty 19]

a good man..who helped too bring understanding in the world of alcohol"ism" to those afflicted and their families...