Recovery in Our Communities
June 17, 2014
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but it takes someone very, very special to be a Dad. |
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Greg H., PRO-ACT Volunteer: "My Journey Back"
Greg entered recovery seven years ago. He lived in a recovery house then rented 
a room in a home. Greg is also a PRO-ACT volunteer at the Philadelphia
Recovery Community Center. "In November 2013, I decided to go back
[home] and help my nieces and nephews, be the uncle I should be, not the
uncle I was in my active addiction. I thought I could share my
experiences with them. I found myself doing the same things I did when I
was actively using...only this time I was doing it in recovery...[I had
to move back to Philadelphia, and] I couldn't pack my bags fast
enough...I do miss my family but I have to let them grow, and I have to
think what is best for me and my recovery process." Greg's journey has
taught him some very valuable lessons. Read more of Greg's story. |
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UPENN PANEL ON THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
The Behavioral Health System Is Changing 
On
June 3rd, a distinguished panel of experts at the University Of
Pennsylvania discussed their views on how the Mental Health Parity
and Addiction Equity Act will change access and quality in behavioral healthcare.
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IS COLORADO "BREAKING BAD"?
Rest of Country is Watching & Waiting
Since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana 5 months ago, a series
of problems have been reported by police, ER doctors, schools and
legalization opponents. These include several deaths, increased drug
trafficking from Colorado into neighboring states and young children
bringing marijuana to schools. Those
in favor of legalization counter that anecdotal stories should not
determine policy, and more research is needed to truly understand the
effects of legalization on Colorado communities. The rest of the Nation
is of course watching Colorado officials as they attempt to address
issues as they arise. Read this New York Times article that summarizes
"the downside of a legal high" here.
Meanwhile,
research on marijuana's role in car crashes is already expanding. A
study published earlier this year by Columbia University found that
marijuana was linked to three times as many fatal car accidents as a
decade ago. Read more about the rising concern of car accidents as drug
availability grows here.
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Some Upcoming Events
Fun Fridays at our Recovery Centers: Take some relaxing time to plan for a fun, sober weekend. For more information, in Bristol call 215-788-3738 and in Philadelphia call 215-223-7700.
June 18, 2014: Meet The Council Open House, 8 - 9 am at 252 West Swamp Road, Bailiwick Office Campus, Unit 12, Doylestown, PA 18901
June 25, 6-8 pm America
Honors Recovery, sponsored by Faces & Voices of Recovery,
highlights the contributions of the country's most influential recovery
community leaders. In Washington DC. Click here for more information.
September 12, 2014: 7:05 pm. Recovery Night at the Baseball Game, Phillies vs. Marlins, Citizens Bank Park. Click here for tickets.
September 20, 2014: PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2014, Great Plaza, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. Click here to register and get more information.
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