Richard A. Luthmann Sr., R.Ph.  “Rich” Founder

I have been a pharmacist for forty-six years. Owner & operator of a neighborhood pharmacy for many years, worked in multiple other types of pharmacies, chains, small retail, sterile compounding and recently administered over six thousand Covid-19 vaccinations.

To help people in need I have founded Emerald Star Network and it is my hope that people do not suffer in silence and live in despair following the death of a loved one. You are not alone; we also are finding solace after the tragedy of substance abuse. There are two loved ones my family has lost to the tragedy of substance abuse. My daughter-in-law Donna 23 and step-son Gregory 41. They each have left a young child without a parent.

My life has not been free of discourse. On July 31, 1994, I overdosed on multiple drugs and was pronounced clinically dead on the way to the hospital. I was amazingly revived and had a profound experience that reshaped my life. An Emerald Star Survivor is what I consider myself. I have been in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse for many years and it is a miracle that I am alive.

I personally invite you on this journey and We Welcome You.