Matthew Polacheck

Clinical psychologist and director at the Betty Ford Center in Los Angeles

Clinical psychologist and director at the Betty Ford Center in Los Angeles

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Figuring out a Zoom AA meeting wasn’t easy, but it was worth it, according to Patty Schemel, former drummer of the band Hole and author of the memoir “Hit So Hard.”

Former Hole drummer Patty Schemel on virtually navigating through her addiction

Figuring out a Zoom AA meeting wasn’t easy, but it was worth it, according to Patty Schemel, former drummer of the band Hole and author of the memoir “Hit So Hard.”

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