Community Partner: No Longer Bound

The men arrive one by one at No Longer Bounds (NLB) campus on the outskirts of metro Atlanta, heads bowed, bodies worn and hearts broken. Drugs or alcohol addiction having ravaged their family relationships, careers, personal finances you name it.

Addiction strikes at the heart of what we hold most dear: our health and our families. And addiction doesnt discriminate; it affects people from all walks of life. For many, addiction has a stealthy start, beginning with alcohol, marijuana or prescription painkillers. These gateway drugs can mushroom out of control and linger for years before help is sought.
Sometimes, help is never sought. Many are surprised to learn that drug overdose kills more people than automobile accidents or guns. Overdose deaths are reaching pandemic levels. This past June, The New York Times published, Drug Deaths in America are Rising Faster Than Ever, with the following sobering statistics:

• In 2016, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. saw an estimated 19% increase over 2015 the largest annual increase ever recorded in the U.S.
• Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans under fifty.
• Over two million Americans are estimated to be dependent on opioids, and an additional 95 million used prescription painkillers in the past year, which is more than the number of people who used tobacco.

In the dark world of addiction, NLB shines as a beacon of hope. Throughout its 26-year history, over 1,200 men have earned a second chance at life through NLB, which is a faith-based, residential regeneration center for men with drug and alcohol addiction. Located in Cumming, GA, the twelve-month program is intensive and effective:  approximately 70% will graduate.

Considered by many to be one of the leading faith-based regeneration centers for addiction recovery in the country, NLB is home to 42 adult-male residents. Additionally, NLB offers an optional ten-month internship program, where graduates stay on to mentor and serve those in regeneration. NLB also offers Family Recovery classes and support for those transitioning back into society.

In order to generate funds, NLB operates the following four industries to help keep intake fees low and provide work opportunities for residents:

• NLB Furniture Custom-designed, reclaimed furniture made by residents; the retail store is located in Cumming (NLBFurniture.com)
• NLB Thrift Upscale thrift stores in Cumming and Woodstock, featuring a large selection of furniture, home accessories and clothing. Household item donations are gratefully accepted (NLBThrift.com)
• NLB Studios Full service printing, graphics and web design studio
• Cars4Recovery Accepts donations of vehicles of all types (cars, trucks, RVs, golf carts and boats)

NLB holds two fundraising events each year, a golf tournament in the spring and a banquet in the fall. The NLB banquet will be held September 14 at the Forsyth Conference Center in Cumming. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To learn more about NLBs life-saving regeneration ministry or industries, please visit NoLongerBound.com, or call 678-679-1179.

September is National Recovery Month
Every September, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase the awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and to celebrate those who recover. To learn more, visit RecoveryMonth.gov.