Co-host
Rick Atwater
Rick has worn a lot of hats over the years…from emptying bedpans in the psych ward to running outdoor adventure programs for kids; from family therapist to mental health services planner to EAP consultant; from private practice to agency administrator. Along the way, he co-founded the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition, started the Heroin Awareness Foundation, and founded Recovery Internet Radio. He also wrote a weekly advice column for the local newspaper called “Straight Talk on Addictions” for 35 years. A compilation of those articles will be available in book form in early 2023 titled “A Midnight Companion” Rick continues to work as a psychotherapist, radio host, and writer.