It is hard to find someone in Talbot County that is more Easton that David Hill. The son of one of Easton’s multi-century families and beloved downtown pharmacy, a successful dentist, the founder of William Hill Manor, and now Chairman of Easton Bank, Dave Hill has always had a high profile in this neck of the woods. But recently, Dr. Hill has added another chapter to this list of town connections. He has become a public spokesperson for addiction recovery.
In fact, if there was an archetype for the new era of addiction recovery, Dave comes pretty close. Confident, self-aware, and very candid about his past relationship with cocaine, Dr. Hill has no hesitation at being identified with someone that had a serious addiction, but in doing so is breaking away from one of the recovery community’s oldest of traditions – anonymity.
In his interview with the Spy, Dave talks about his personal journey in recovery and also highlights how far our community has come to better understand this illness.
John Winslow says
Much thanks to Dave for his courage in stepping forward and speaking out about his recovery! Letting the public know that addiction touches people from all walks of life… and more importantly ~ demonstrating that people can and DO successfully recover and make significant contributions to society! It not only takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a community to support those seeking to establish a foothold on recovery. Please support our recovery community. We need access to treatment, recovery community centers, recovery supportive housing, recovery schools, collegiate recovery centers, and much more. Articles/videos such as this help to diminish stigma and weaken barriers to recovery. Kudos to Dave Hill and the SPY for shining a light on this burning issue!
Kathy Norman says
Exactly!
Kathy Norman says
Thank you, Dave, for choosing to speak out about recovery! “The Anonymous People” showing in Easton was the start of great dialogue in this community. As people in long-term recovery speak out, those contemplating or in early recovery see it can and does work. It is my hope that as more of us in recovery let others know we are getting and staying well, the conversation will become one of more and more positivity and hope. Dave was that example to me when I was new in the process of recovery and has since become a true friend. Thanks for all you do, Dave!
rachel says
One of the Shining Stars of my recovery – from the day I first met Dave, I wanted what he had – Sobriety, Serenity, and Humility.
I am so lucky that my life touched his life while on this journey – he Leads by Example.
Thank you! Rachel