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At Royal Life Centers, our writers are dedicated to making addiction-related information accessible and easy to understand for everyone, regardless of their background. We aim to foster open and honest conversations about addiction while offering valuable recovery resources for those seeking help. Our mission is to empower individuals to overcome addiction through reliable information and the guidance of our expert medical reviewers.

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  • Kimberly Sparks

    Kimberly Sparks, BA, SUDP, is the Clinical Director for Royal Life Centers in Sumner, WA. In this capacity, Kim oversees a clinical team that includes case managers and facilitators. Her responsibilities include providing supervision, training, and daily support to the team, as well as assisting with therapeutic and crisis interventions. She received her Associate of Arts from Tacoma Community College in 2009 and her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Evergreen State College in 2013. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Kim has held various key positions and played pivotal roles in shaping the direction and success of behavioral health programs.

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  • REVIEWER

    Marla Whalen, SUDP, is a licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional and the Clinical Director for Royal Life Centers in Lacey, WA. In this capacity, Marla provides oversight and supervision to the clinical team while also conducting direct patient services. With years of experience in behavioral health, she helps review and assess website content to keep it accurate and up-to-date.

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