Betty knew, that there is a flourishing life after addiction if we want it. By her example she made it clear that all the negative stigma addiction leaves behind, could be forgotten if one made a big enough difference. Betty made that difference all over the world.
The recovery and prevention establishment has lost a great icon who championed a second chance at life, like no one could. May we all aspire to take her example and be motivated to make the changes she has. Betty Ford was 93.