Gayle Francis Launches KeepComingBack com, Bringing Online Social Networking to People Recovering from Alcoholism, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Gambling and Smoking
Released on: September 18, 2007, 4:46 pm
Press Release Author: KeepComingBack.com
Industry: Healthcare
Press Release Summary: The first website to bring video technology to online
recovery space
Press Release Body: San Diego, CA – September 4, 2007 - The co-founder of the
nation’s largest healthcare staffing company, Ms. Gayle Francis, today announced the
launch of KeepComingBack.com, the first online social networking site with video
technology for people in recovery from alcoholism,
drug
addiction, overeating,
gambling and smoking. At www.keepcomingback.com, people can upload videos, ask
questions, participate in forums, blogs and chats and read the latest addiction and
recovery news articles. The site also showcases the work of featured musicians and
artists.
The launch of KeepComingBack.com coincides with “National Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Recovery Month” in September to raise public awareness of the societal benefits of
treatment
for alcohol and drug use and promote the message that recovery
is
possible.
“KeepComingBack.com was created to provide a journey of discovery for people
affected by substance
abuse by offering them a way out of isolation and loneliness
through interacting with others online. It’s a place for people in recovery or who
are new to recovery, as well as their friends and family members. The website
provides an interactive forum available 24 hours a day for people to share their
stories, hopes and challenges with others,” said Gayle Francis, the company’s
founder and CEO. Ms. Francis co-founded AMN Healthcare 22 years ago with her
husband, Steve Francis. AMN Healthcare has grown to be the largest healthcare
staffing company in the United States. “We are very excited to launch
KeepComingBack.com during National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery month,” added
Ms. Francis.
The social networking site is unique with its emphasis on state-of-the-art web and
video technologies. Videos have become increasingly popular on social networking
sites, and it is now easier than ever to create and upload video content to the
Internet. “People can upload videos taken on their cell phones to the site. Video
stories are a great way for people to keep in touch with their support network.
It’s a perfect use of the technology to help people help themselves,” said Ms.
Francis.
Estimates indicate that as many as 20 million Americans suffer from
addictive
disorders, yet less than 10% receive treatment. Approximately
30% of the people who
do seek treatment will prematurely end their treatment. “In my practice, I have
observed that people in recovery are more likely to stay in treatment programs and
can avoid episodes of relapse by not isolating if they have social support from
others facing the same challenges and problems,” said Steve Dansiger, a counselor
and educator in the field of addiction
who serves on KeepComingBack.com’s Advisory
Board. “With the launch of KeepComingBack.com, we provide the ability for people to
interact with others at any time in a meaningful way, and we are very excited to be
able to utilize the latest technology to facilitate that communication,” said Mr.
Dansiger.
Ms. Francis hopes that the advanced technology features of the website will make it
easier for visitors to KeepComingBack.com to connect with others as they progress
through their recovery by providing a sense of community. “Visitors to
KeepComingBack.com share many common goals and challenges,” said Ms. Francis, “and a
shared sense of community can help people with their recovery challenges.” As one
of the website’s members commented, “I like the fact that KeepComingBack.com allows
me to communicate with others at any time about my recovery, and I feel connected
with others who have shared their stories as I watch their videos.
KeepComingBack.com is my one stop for all things related to my recovery. There’s
really nothing else like it.”
About KeepComingBack.com
For additional information, please visit www.keepcomingback.com, or contact Jennifer
Quayle, jq@keepcomingback.com.
About KeepComingBack.com: www.keepcomingback.com is an interactive social networking
website for people in recovery from substance abuse and addictive disorders and for
their friends and family members.
Web Site: http://www.keepcomingback.com/
Contact Details: Jennifer Quayle
keepcomingback@momentumws.co.uk
2008
