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Saturday, May 11, 2013
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May 11
Psalm 59:9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
The young man sat quietly in the courtroom. He trembled as he waited
for the hearing to begin. He had never been to court before. His parents
had rarely even taken him into town. The Amish kept pretty much to
themselves. He was being asked to fight in an army that he did not
believe in, and that was something he could not do. They would ask him
all kinds of hard questions, but all he knew was that war and killing
were wrong, and he would have no part of it, even if it meant sitting in
a jail for the rest of his life. They would want excuses, but all he
could say was no. God was his only defense. Nothing more was needed.
Prayer: People do not always understand why I feel the
way I do or believe the things I do. Help me to accept that, Father.
Help me to be secure in my faith. Let me be an example of faith in a
world full of doubt. Amen.
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Pregnant Teens in Substance Abuse Treatment Face Many Challenges
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May 10, 2013 |
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Pregnant teens, who are more likely than pregnant adults to
face medical issues, face a host of additional challenges if they are
also being treated for substance abuse, a new government report finds.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) found pregnant teens being treated for substance abuse were
three times more likely than other female teens in treatment to receive
public assistance as their main source of income—15 percent versus 5.3
percent). The report
also found 74 percent of non-pregnant female teens in treatment who
were not working were students, compared with just 44.2 percent of
pregnant teens treated for substance abuse.
Half of pregnant teens in treatment used drugs or alcohol in the month before they started treatment, HealthDay
reports. Almost one-fifth used drugs or alcohol daily during that
month. The report notes that when mothers use drugs during pregnancy,
their babies can show signs of addiction at birth. Long-term effects of a
mother’s prenatal drug use have been observed in children at 6 years of
age.
Marijuana was the most commonly used substance among female teens in
treatment programs. The report found 73 percent of pregnant teens and 70
percent of non-pregnant teens used the drug. Pregnant teens were twice
as likely to use methamphetamines and amphetamines, compared with other
female teens—17 percent versus 8 percent.
Overall, pregnant teens make up about 4 percent of the 57,000 females
ages 12 to 19 admitted to substance abuse treatment programs annually,
according to SAMHSA.
“Pregnant teens entering treatment face difficult challenges, but the
good news is that treatment is a very positive step in helping them
regain their lives and generate new hope for themselves and their
children,” SAMHSA Administrator Pamela Hyde said in a news release.
Heroin Addiction Takes Toll in Suburban New Jersey
New Jersey officials report a rise in heroin addiction,
drug-related crime and deaths among young people in suburbs. Many became
addicted to prescription painkillers, and switched to heroin because it
is cheaper, potent and widely available, according to The Record of Woodland Park.
The growth of heroin use among young people in the suburbs is being seen nationwide.
According to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the
number of people who were past-year heroin users in 2011 (620,000) was
higher than the number in 2007 (373,000).
New Jersey is a center of heroin use in part because of its ports and
highways, which are conduits for South American heroin, the article
notes. Heroin found on New Jersey streets today is at least five times
more pure than it was several decades ago, law enforcement officials
say. The increased potency leads to quicker addiction, they add.
“Heroin is much more commonplace than it’s been in years,” Ellen
Elias, Director of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources in
Hackensack, told the newspaper. “We see it all around. It seems like the
population in which heroin is most prevalent is that 18- to 25-year-old
population.”
Police in Bergen County, in northern New Jersey, report increases in
shoplifting, home invasions, burglaries and armed robberies, by people
addicted to heroin who are seeking money to buy drugs.
Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law
a measure that encourages people to report drug overdoses. The law
allows people to call 911 to report a drug overdose, without the fear of
getting arrested for drug possession themselves.
Commentary: National Prevention Week 2013 Is May 12-18: Participate and Make a Difference in Your Community!
By Fran Harding |
May 10, 2013 |
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) second annual National Prevention Week
begins on Sunday, May 12. This national health observance, which
continues through May 18, aims to increase public awareness of, and
action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. This year’s
theme – Your voice. Your choice. Make a difference. – emphasizes that
the choices we make each day are important and have a real effect on our
health and the well-being of our families and communities. Each day of
National Prevention Week 2013 has a unique focus to recognize states’
and communities’ prevention efforts and highlight multiple facets of
behavioral health:
May 12: Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use
May 13: Prevention of Underage Drinking
May 14: Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Use
May 15: Prevention of Alcohol Abuse
May 16: Suicide Prevention
May 17: Promotion of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-being
May 18: (Communities identify an issue of their choice)
May 13: Prevention of Underage Drinking
May 14: Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Use
May 15: Prevention of Alcohol Abuse
May 16: Suicide Prevention
May 17: Promotion of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-being
May 18: (Communities identify an issue of their choice)
Our nation’s states and communities provide many evidence-based
programs and strategies promoting mental and emotional well-being and
preventing substance abuse. SAMHSA applauds their excellent work in
showing that prevention works. As a result of states’ and communities’
concerted prevention efforts, important progress has been made in many
areas, such as in the decline of underage binge and heavy drinking rates
between 2002 and 20111. However, much work remains to be done.
• The adverse health effects from cigarette smoking and exposure to
tobacco smoke account for an estimated 443,000 deaths, or nearly one of
every five deaths each year.2
• One quarter of young people between the age of 12 and 20 currently
drink alcohol, and an estimated 6 million participated in binge drinking
at least once in the last 30 days.3
• Approximately 23 million Americans aged 12 or older, or roughly 9
percent of the population in this age group, are current illicit drug
users.4 This includes individuals who use illicit drugs, as
well as the approximately 6 million people who report that they
currently use prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes.5
• Each year, suicide accounts for more than 38,000 deaths in the
United States, and in 2011, it was the 10th leading cause of death.6
• An estimated 1 in 5 people aged 18 or older had a mental illness in the past year.7
National Prevention Week 2013 offers a way for everyone to voice
their support for prevention and take action to make a difference in
their communities. One way to get involved is to take the Prevention Pledge and share it with colleagues, family and friends. Another way is to participate in a National Prevention Week event in your community or a community near you. Individuals also can take part in the National Prevention Week “I Choose” Project.
Snap a photo of yourself or a friend with a sign saying why you choose
prevention, and then send it to SAMHSA for posting in our photo gallery.
Be a part of National Prevention Week 2013, and use your voice and
positive choices to champion healthy living year-round.
1Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011
National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings.
NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. Rockville, MD:
SAMHSA. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.htm.
2U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2004.
3Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings. NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. Rockville, MD: SAMHSA. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.htm.
4Ibid.
5Ibid.
6Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2012). Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2011. (National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 61, No. 6: October 10, 2012). Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr61/nvsr61_06.pdf.
7Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings. NSDUH Series H-45, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4725. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11MH_FindingsandDetTables/2K11MHFR/NSDUHmhfr2011.htm.
2U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2004.
3Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings. NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. Rockville, MD: SAMHSA. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.htm.
4Ibid.
5Ibid.
6Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2012). Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2011. (National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 61, No. 6: October 10, 2012). Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr61/nvsr61_06.pdf.
7Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings. NSDUH Series H-45, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4725. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11MH_FindingsandDetTables/2K11MHFR/NSDUHmhfr2011.htm.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Wisdom from the Psalms
Wisdom from the Psalms
May 10
Psalm 58:3
The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Larry had developed quite a reputation over the years. Most people in his life said he couldn't be trusted. If there were a way for Larry to rip them off, he would do it. It had been Larry's nature from the time he was very small. As a child, he had told lies with unbelievable ease. He bullied other children without the least bit of guilt or remorse. In school he had cheated his way to the top of his class. He bought answers to tests in college, and entered the business world believing that anything he wanted could be gotten my means both legal and illegal. It was all the same to Larry.
There are people in our world who have lived their entire lives by selfish and evil means. It's as if something good was left out of them, and they are incapable of doing what is good. The way we deal with people like that is to forgive them and vow we will never be like them. Evil people are not to be hated, but pitied. They are our mission in life. Lives devoid of the Good News are lives not worth living. Reach out to people who do wrong through your prayers. They need them most of all.
Prayer: Lord, show me how to love even the most unlovable people. Instead of showing anger, let me show compassion, and grant me a deeper understanding of why people can be so bad. Fill my heart with Your love to share. Amen.
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May 10
Psalm 58:3
The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Larry had developed quite a reputation over the years. Most people in his life said he couldn't be trusted. If there were a way for Larry to rip them off, he would do it. It had been Larry's nature from the time he was very small. As a child, he had told lies with unbelievable ease. He bullied other children without the least bit of guilt or remorse. In school he had cheated his way to the top of his class. He bought answers to tests in college, and entered the business world believing that anything he wanted could be gotten my means both legal and illegal. It was all the same to Larry.
There are people in our world who have lived their entire lives by selfish and evil means. It's as if something good was left out of them, and they are incapable of doing what is good. The way we deal with people like that is to forgive them and vow we will never be like them. Evil people are not to be hated, but pitied. They are our mission in life. Lives devoid of the Good News are lives not worth living. Reach out to people who do wrong through your prayers. They need them most of all.
Prayer: Lord, show me how to love even the most unlovable people. Instead of showing anger, let me show compassion, and grant me a deeper understanding of why people can be so bad. Fill my heart with Your love to share. Amen.
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Mother's Day please take a moment to help us help another. Share a
special gift (the link below our addict's mom Face Book group) with
another addict's mom or with a family member of an addict. I know he/she
will find comfort, friendship, hope and above all love.
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Sometimes the most precious are free....
Much love to all addict’s moms and their friends and families.
(Please help add a friend to our group any member can do that)
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This
year we are adding wonderful resources to our groups and online
community. You are so important to us. You matter ...thanks for your
help.
Much love to all addict's moms and their families.....hugs Barbara
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Law Enforcement Has Few Tools to Crack Down on Nitrous Oxide Abuse
Law enforcement officials who are trying to crack down on
the growing problem of nitrous oxide abuse have limited options to
punish people who sell the gas to those who use it to get high, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Nitrous oxide, or “nozz,” is a prescription drug inhaled by
recreational users to get high, usually from balloons filled from large
cylinders. It is also sold as a product to improve car performance.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central
District of California, the drug can cause many significant and
debilitating side effects, including, in extreme cases, death.
In a news release,
the U.S. Attorney’s Office notes, “during the past year, several teens
in the Los Angeles region have been killed in car accidents linked to
the use of nitrous oxide, and acts of violence have been associated with
the inhalation or sale of the drug, according to court documents.” The
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department says sales of nitrous oxide as a drug
have dramatically increased in Southern California over the past five
years.
A person selling nitrous oxide used by someone to get high can be
charged with a misdemeanor violation of the federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act, which carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and
up to a $100,000 fine.
While possessing nitrous oxide with the intent to ingest it for
non-medical or dental reasons is a misdemeanor in California, intent is
difficult to prove, the article notes. In 2009, the state passed a law
that makes it a misdemeanor to sell nitrous oxide to a minor.
Southern California officials say the problem is increasing. “I had
hoped it would dissipate,” said Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney
Veronica De Alba. “But it just seems to be getting bigger.”
Latest Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Yields 50% More Pills Than Previous Event
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May 6, 2013 |
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Fifty percent more pills were collected during the latest
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, compared with the previous
event in 2012, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced.
The agency said 742,497 pounds of prescription medications were
collected from almost 6,000 sites around the country on April 27, UPI
reports. More than 2.8 million pounds of prescription medications have
been removed from circulation during the six national take-back days the
DEA has sponsored.
The events are designed to provide a safe, convenient and responsible
way for people to dispose of their unwanted or expired medications,
while educating the public about the potential for abuse of prescription
drugs.
According to the 2011 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, twice as many
Americans regularly abused prescription drugs than the number of those
who regularly used cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, and inhalants
combined, the DEA noted in a news release.
More than 70 percent of people abusing prescription pain relievers say
they obtained them through friends or relatives, including the family
medicine cabinet.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Teen Girls May Have a Harder Time Quitting Methamphetamine, Study Suggests
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May 2, 2013 |
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Teenage girls may have a more difficult time than boys in quitting methamphetamine, a new study suggests.
The study by researchers at UCLA found girls are more likely to
continue using methamphetamine during treatment. They say the findings
indicate the need for new treatment approaches for girls addicted to
meth, HealthCanal reports.
The study included nine boys and 10 girls, whose average age was 17
½. All were addicted to meth and were receiving counseling. They were
treated with either bupropion (an antidepressant and smoking cessation
drug) or a placebo. Teens given bupropion provided significantly fewer
meth-free urine samples compared with teens given a placebo, suggesting
the drug is not an effective treatment for meth addiction. Boys in both
groups provided more than twice as many meth-free urine samples as
girls.
“The greater severity of methamphetamine problems in adolescent girls
compared to boys, combined with results of studies in adults that also
found women to be more susceptible to methamphetamine than men, suggests
that the gender differences in methamphetamine addiction observed in
adults may actually begin in adolescence,” study author Dr. Keith
Heinzerling said in a news release.
The findings appear in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
FDA Asks For Additional Data on Implant to Treat Opioid Addiction
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May 2, 2013 |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week asked for
more information on an implant designed to treat opioid addiction,
before making a decision on whether to approve the drug, according to Bloomberg News.
Probuphine is a long-acting version of the opioid dependence
medication buprenorphine. It is implanted under the skin of the upper
arm, in a procedure that takes about 10 to 15 minutes in a doctor’s
office. It remains in place for about six months. The FDA asked for more
information on the effect of higher doses of Probuphine, and on how
doctors would be trained to insert and remove the implant.
In March, an advisory panel to the FDA recommended the agency approve Probuphine, made by Titan Pharmaceuticals, but voiced concerns about the safety of the manufacturer’s marketing plan.
Members of the panel said they were concerned about the safety of the
company’s marketing plan, because of the potential for abuse of the
drug. They also said they were not convinced the intended dose of
Probuphine would be effective enough.
Doctors must be trained to implant the drug, and some of the FDA
advisors said they were concerned Titan had not adequately planned for
the training.
Sleep Medications Linked to Jump in Emergency Room Visits
The key ingredient in sleep medications such as Ambien has
been linked to a 220 percent jump in emergency room visits between 2005
and 2010, according to a new government report. The ingredient,
zolpidem, is also found in sleep aids including Eldular and Zolpimist, CBS News reports.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) reports there were 6,111 visits due to the medication in 2005.
That number rose to 19,487 visits in 2010, according to the report.
Three-quarters of patients were 45 or older.
Half of emergency room visits due to zolpidem involved another
substance. In 37 percent of visits, zolpidem was combined with another
drug that depresses the central nervous system.
“Although short-term sleeping medications can help patients, it is
exceedingly important that they be carefully used and monitored,” SAMHSA
Administrator Pamela S. Hyde said in a news release.
“Physicians and patients need to be aware of the potential adverse
reactions associated with any medication, and work closely together to
prevent or quickly address any problems that may arise.”
Zolpidem is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to
treat short-term insomnia, the article notes. In January, the FDA
announced it is requiring drug makers to lower current recommended doses
of sleep medications containing zolpidem. “New data show that zolpidem
blood levels in some patients may be high enough the morning after use
to impair activities that require alertness, including driving,” the FDA
noted in a statement.
Georgia Institutes New Pain Clinic Rules to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
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May 3, 2013 |
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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has signed a law that requires
pain clinics to be licensed by the state medical board, and new clinics
to be owned by physicians. The measure is designed to reduce
prescription drug abuse, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The law,
which goes into effect July 1, states pain clinics must register every
two years or face possible felony indictments. Georgia’s medical board
can deny licensing to a pain clinic for reasons including the owner’s
prior criminal conviction related to controlled substances, the article
notes.
The number of pain clinics jumped in Georgia from 10 in 2010, to 140
the following year, after Florida cracked down on its own “pill mills.”
Georgia is the ninth state to require that pain clinics be doctor-owned.
Alabama and Indiana are considering similar measures.
Georgia’s prescription-drug monitoring program, aimed at catching
people who obtain pain prescriptions from multiple physicians (known as
“doctor shopping”), will launch in mid-June. Funding for the program is
not guaranteed past this fall, the newspaper states.
In March, a report issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
found the number of deaths due to oxycodone decreased by 29 percent in
the state in the first six months of 2012, compared with the second half
of the previous year. The report provides evidence Florida is
successfully fighting the prescription drug abuse epidemic, officials
said.
New Jersey Governor Signs Good Samaritan Overdose Law
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May 3, 2013 |
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Thursday signed into
law a measure that encourages people to report drug overdoses. The law
allows people to call 911 to report a drug overdose, without the fear of
getting arrested for drug possession themselves.
Governor Christie was joined by singer Jon Bon Jovi for the signing
of the law. Bon Jovi’s daughter overdosed at her college dorm in upstate
New York last year, but survived. Prosecutors dropped drug charges
against her and another student under that state’s Good Samaritan
overdose-reporting law, according to the Associated Press.
“What we now have is a comprehensive law we can all be proud of for
what it can achieve, the saving of a life to provide the opportunity for
individuals, their families, friends and those Good Samaritans involved
to reflect on their experience in a way that they probably would have
never reflected upon it before,” Christie said in a statement.
“A life saved from drug abuse can be a life restored. Families can be
spared the anguish of loss, a loss that could have been prevented.”
After signing the law, Governor Christie and Bon Jovi visited with patients at a drug rehabilitation center.
The governor rejected the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act
last fall, saying it was too focused on reporting drug overdoses,
instead of deterrence. On Monday, he partially vetoed a bill that makes
the overdose antidote naloxone available to spouses, parents and
guardians of people addicted to opioid. They would be taught to
administer the drug in an emergency. He recommended that measure be
combined with the key components of the Good Samaritan bill that
protects witnesses and victims from arrest, charge, prosecution,
conviction, or revocation of parole or probation, where evidence is
obtained as a result of seeking medical assistance.
The state Senate and House both overwhelmingly approved the compromise bill.
Commentary: All Rise America! It’s National Drug Court Month
All Rise America! It’s National Drug Court
Month. The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) is
thrilled to announce that we are once again hitting the road this May to
celebrate National Drug Court Month with an epic cross-country RV tour
of Drug Courts, Veterans Treatment Courts and DWI Courts. All Rise America!
will travel over 3,500 miles coast-to-coast to shine a spotlight on
communities that prove addicted people belong in treatment, not prison,
and that Drug Courts, DWI Courts and Veterans Treatment Courts are the
solution for saving lives, reuniting families and making communities
safer.
Every stop along the route of All Rise America! will feature
events at local treatment courts and highlight inspiring stories of
justice reform and personal recovery. Our goal is for every person in
America to know about the incredible transformations that take place day
in and day out in America’s Drug Courts, DWI Courts and Veterans
Treatment Courts. Along the way we will pass the ceremonial All Rise
Gavel, a symbol that when one person rises out of addiction and finds
recovery, we All Rise. Celebrities and national policymakers are
scheduled to appear at events along the route.
We kicked things off a few days early with an incredible Drug Court
and Veterans Treatment Court graduation in Santa Maria, CA yesterday.
You can see video and pictures of this and every event on the All Rise America! blog, www.AllRiseAmerica.org.
All Rise America! is not just about the 50 Drug Courts, DWI
Courts and Veteran Treatment Courts we will connect with while on the
road. This is a celebration of the collective impact that over 2,700
treatment courts have on millions of people who suffer with addiction,
mental illness and trauma. It is a celebration for each and every person
who believes that treatment, not prison, is where addicted people
belong. But it is also a call to action. Every American should be aware
of the miracle of Drug Courts. And when they are asked if there is a
Drug Court in their town, they should demand that answer be “YES!”
There are several ways to be a part of All Rise America!
Follow every mile on the All Rise America! blog – At each event we will post videos, pictures and updates about the incredible communities we visit. Check in often.
Get social – All month long we will have tons of content on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Make sure you share them and let people know that you support Drug Court.
All Rise America! is made possible by the generous
contributions of its sponsors: Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc; Siemens
Healthcare Diagnostics; and Alkermes. By supporting All Rise America!,
these companies demonstrate incredible support for Drug Courts and
other treatment courts. They are helping to ensure that individuals
suffering from substance abuse disorders receive evidence-based
treatment.
West Huddleston, CEO, National Association of Drug Court Professionals
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