Announcing a new program for October:B.Y.O.B.B.(Bring Your Own Big Book)

Announcing a new program for October:B.Y.O.B.B.(Bring Your Own Big Book)Come experience a two session workshop where we will focus on presenting the 12 Steps as laid out in A.A.’s main text, affectionately known as “The Big Book.”Two Saturdays, October 12th and 19th12 noon to 4 p.m.This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about the system used as the basis for over 50 types of recovery programs, the 12 Steps, as they were originally presented. Jeanne McDermott, CRSVolunteer CoordinatorCentral Bucks Recovery Support ServicesPRO-ACT, The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania252 W. Swamp Rd, Bailiwick Unit 12Doylestown, PA 18901Phone: 215 345-6644 x 3120Fax: 215 348-3377E-mail:jmcdermott@councilsepa.org

Addiction News | Drug Abuse & Alcohol – The Fix

Addiction News | Drug Abuse & Alcohol – The Fix

Addiction News | Drug Abuse & Alcohol – The Fix

Addiction News | Drug Abuse & Alcohol – The Fix

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

http://www.itickets.com/events/306634.htmlPLEASE FORWARD THIS LINK TO ALL YOU CONTACTS WHO MIGHT SUPPORT THIS EVENT OR ATTEND Okay everyone less than 2 weeks away. Last volunteer meeting(really important) will be on Saturday Sept 7th 6 o'clock p.m. On the field of the event at Christian Life Center 3100 Galloway rd Bensalem, Pa 19020 here's the ticket link to forward to your email contacts please do that and if you have tickests to sell start discounting them at BOGO let me know if you need more. all leaders try to be there. we will do a walkthrough of the event and pray.PLEASE bring any money from ticket sales. See u then!! This is going to be a life changing event for many!Bob SofronskiDirector CLPRM215-833-2512

Time is running out

www.recoverywalks.org Saturday, September 21, 2013 Only 3 Days Left Until Recovery Month Begins The theme this year is "Join the Voices of Recovery: Together on Pathways to Wellness." There are multiple pathways to recovery--not just a single one! Learn more about Recovery Month by clicking here. Only 8 Days Left UntilRecovery Night at the Baseball Game! There are a few tickets left for the Phillies vs. Atlanta Bravesgame on Friday, September 6. It's a lot of fun to share a game with 500 others in recovery! Get your tickets now by clicking here.  And Only 23 Days Left UntilPRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2013  You can still register for a team or to walk as an individual. You can still donate, either to your team or simply to support theWalk and PRO-ACT. You can do all of that and more by clicking here.TEAM CAPTAINS TAKE NOTE!  How would YOU like to throw out the first pitch at Recovery Night at the Baseball Game in Citizens Bank Park next year? More than 43,000 fans would see you. You would see your name in lights on the PhanaVision scoreboard, the largest HD screen in the national league! You would have a private tour with three friends of Citizens Bank Park. You would have premium seating for yourself and three friends for the game. And you would receive a video of yourself throwing out the first pitch! Here's Dr. Catherine Williams throwing out the first pitch last year. She looks so good we think she practiced a lot!  How can YOU get to do that? The same way Jackie Ferrer did it. Yes, she was the Team Captain ofTeam Ricki Ferrer at the Recovery Walk last year and they raised the most donations for the Walk. And you'll see Jackie out there on the field on September 6 making the first pitch. Be sure to cheer loudly for Jackie--she'll probably be nervous. But we know she can do it. Here she is receiving her award from Fred Martin at the Recovery Walk last year.  So Team Captains get busy with your team. Get them all together for a pep rally. You have 23 more days to beat out all the other teams--and at present count, there are 122 teams out there working on gathering donations. The total tally will be done by PRO-ACT on the day of the Walk and the announcement will be made from the stage. Click here toREGISTER orDONATE to the Recovery Walkon September 21 at Penn's Landing With Thanks to our Top Sponsors for Their Support   To see a complete list of sponsors, please click here       The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.252 West Swamp Road, Unit 12Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901215-345-6644www.councilsepa.orgForward emailThis email was sent torecoveryfriends@gmail.com bymoconnell@councilsepa.org |  Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy.The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. | 252 West Swamp Road, Unit 12 |Doylestown | PA | 18901

August 29, 2013NAADAC Annual Conference

August 29, 2013NAADAC Annual Conference In Focus: Emerging Drugs of AbuseDrugs of abuse are constantly evolving as they gain popularity and spread across the nation at a rapid pace. Want to learn more? Come to plenary presentation: Uppers, Downers, All Arounders on October 14th at the NAADAC Annual Conference in Atlanta. Darryl S. Inaba, PharmD, CADC III, the Director of Clinical and Behavioral Health Service, Addictions Recovery Center, Medford Oregon and Director of Research and Education at CNS Productions, will address the different drugs of abuse that have been appearing on American streets in increasing numbers, the on-going challenge they provide to addiction treatment providers and the toxic effects of these drugs.Dr. Inaba will focus on the wide variety of new synthetic and natural chemicals that are rising in popularity, including synthetic cannabinoids, "bath salts," prescription opiates, Kratom and "shake and bake" methamphetamine.Over 30 units of Continuing Education available![ More Information ][ Full Conference Schedule  ] Rooms are selling out!  Don’t miss the hotel booking deadline on September 16, 2013 for a reduced room rate of $149 and free internet. Full details online – click on view room rates. NAADAC Launching a New Resource in OctoberWant to keep up to date on the news and trends of the profession, but don’t have time to do the independent research? NAADAC has you covered. NAADAC will launchAddiction and Recovery eNews, a weekly in-house resource that will compile innovations, research and trends impacting on the addiction-focused profession. Watch for the first issue in early October.NAADAC is modernizing to better serve the addiction profession. Now is the time to become a member of NAADAC![ Join NAADAC ] NCC AP Travels to MicronesiaIn July, Kathryn Benson, Chairperson for the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), traveled to the Federated States of Micronesia to work with the Pacific Jurisdiction Certification Council. This trip continued the NCC AP’s goal of global connection with addiction professionals, in an effort to share, learn and enhance credentialing and treatment processes around the world.The NCC AP specializes in credentialing products and technical assistance with countries seeking guidance in their effort to ensure both quality treatment professionals and quality client care. After a week of working with highly experienced professionals who represented all seven islands, the NCC AP was provided with the opportunity to converse with and explore their needs and NCC AP’s ability to create with them a certification exam unique to their culture and treatment practices. We were honored to be invited to their addiction treatment home and look forward to working with them in the future![ Learn More about Certification ] Free Webinar:Understanding Cannabis Use and Related DisordersTuesday, September 10, 20133-4pm EST (2 CST/1 MST/12 PST)Hosted by NAADAC Institute Webinar SeriesCannabis, also referred to as “marijuana,” “weed,” or “pot,” “reefer” or “grass,” has a long history of use around the world, today in the United States being no exception. With the exception of alcohol, it is currently the nation’s most widely used psychoactive drug among adults and juveniles alike. This webinar will discuss clinically relevant specifics of marijuana use for individuals of various ages and related health concerns. The presenter will also discuss treatment options and considerations, as well as co-occurring mental health disorders that are commonly encountered with cannabis use disorders.[ More Information andRegistration ] NAADAC Career Center – New Updates This Week!The NAADAC Career Center provides a variety of employment listings at no charge for addiction-focused professionals. If you are looking to find a new career, the NAADAC Career Center can help.Check out the latest job postings:Outpatient Counselor for Project Turnabout in Granite Falls, MinnesotaDirector of Behavioral Health Services for Legacy Health in Portland, OregonSubstance Abuse Therapist II (Bilingual - English/Spanish) for the Arlington County Department of Human Services in Arlington County, VirginiaInpatient and Outpatient Primary Therapist(s) at Seabrook House in Seabrook, New Jersey.[ Browse Career Center ] Provide Feedback on the National Behavioral Health Quality FrameworkFeedback Deadline: Tuesday, September 17, 2013SAMHSA's National Behavioral Health Quality Framework is a set of core and supplemental measures, to help:Inform an agency's or system's funding and quality improvement decisions.Monitor the behavioral health of the Nation.Provide a way to examine and prioritize quality prevention, treatment, and recovery measures at the payer, provider/practitioner, and patient/population levels.The Framework is aligned with key components of the HHS National Strategy for Quality, supporting the three broad aims of better care, healthy people/healthy communities, and affordable care. These aims include the dissemination of proven interventions and accessible care - a concept that captures affordable care along with other elements of care accessibility, including the impact of health disparities.Given the rapid developments occurring in the quality of behavioral health data, these measures will be re-assessed on an annual basis and updated as appropriate. The expectation is that any entity with the capacity to collect behavioral health data will review these measures and use those of relevance.

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As the editior of Recovery Connections my purpose for the blog is too help others find freedom from addiction. Our family is now in need of some financial assistance. Our son Alex will be graduating from boot camp .He like most young adults struggled as we struggled with him to get to this milestone in his life.He will be an official member of the United States Army National Guard.It would be a dream come true for all of us to attend his gradution at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. We reside in Pennsylvania and the most affordable way for us to travel would be to drive.Fuel cost would be around 500 dollars lodging 200 dollars and food for three around 200.Any amount would be a great help and blessing. If you want to help click on the paypal link on the blog.Thank you in advance for your diligent support of Recovery Connections and helping our families dream become a reality. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Is workplace drug testing an unwarranted invasion of privacy? | The Fix

Is workplace drug testing an unwarranted invasion of privacy? | The Fix

Expanding Your Recovery

CALENDAR LISTING:  “Expanding Your Recovery Toolkit” Workshop Sept. 17 in Doylestown Free monthly workshop series for individuals and families with a current or pastdrug/alcohol addiction issue. Next session meets Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., 252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit 12, Doylestown, Pa. Featuring presentations by speakers in recovery, plus a group discussion period. Refreshments. To register, call 215-345-6644, ext. 3120 or emailJMcDermott@councilsepa.org. 

    August 25 Psalms 107:2-3 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; And gathered them out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north, and from the south.The missionaries were prepared to share the Word of God with the natives of the small isle off the North Africa coast. They were well stocked with crosses and Bibles, and they had become well versed in the native tongue. Nothing, however, prepared them for the shock when they deplaned and were greeted by a band of natives singing out, "God bless you; Jesus loves you!" The reality of God has spread to the four corners of our globe. Voices sing out His praises continually, and it is often true that our poorer brothers and sisters have the clearest and loudest voices. We can learn a great deal from those people who live day to day in the shadow of poverty, who truly understand how fortunate they are to be alive. Let every woman, man and child sing forth in praise to God. He has been good to us all. Prayer: I have been transformed by a love far beyond my understanding. Thank You, Lord, for taking my life and making it something holy and special. Make my life a glory to Your name. Amen.Own Your Own Copy of this Devotional  goto crosswalk.com and dont forget your tickets goto CLPRM. ORG

Sober Homes Declared unfit

Unregulated “Sober Homes” Often Provide Poor Living Conditions

By Join Together Staff | July 10, 2013 | 4 Comments| Filed inAddiction, Alcohol, Community Related, Drugs & RecoveryA system of largely unregulated group homes provides poor living conditions to people throughout the country who are grappling with substance abuse, homelessness and a return to life after prison, according to Salon.com.These “sober homes” do not provide treatment on-site, but many require residents to attend outpatient therapy. In New York City, these facilities are paid for largely through welfare, disability payments and Medicaid. They are not licensed or overseen by any city or state agencies. Some advocates say the houses institute rules that violate patient rights and tenant laws.Well-run sober homes can help people in recovery, says Dr. Leonard A. Jason, Director of the Center for Community Research at DePaul University in Chicago. They can help residents develop a sense of responsibility, and provide them with skills and confidence to live productively. “If it’s a really well-run sober living home, that house could be a place of real health,” he notes. “It can be done right, but it can just as easily be done very wrong.” Jason recently wrote apolicy statement, “The Role of Recovery Residences in Promoting Long-term Addiction Recovery.”Complaints about sober homes have surfaced in communities including Los Angeles, Long Island, and Boston.In New York City, people come to sober homes from hospitals, social services agencies, prison, and the street. New York Attorney Matthew Main of MFY Legal Services, which has brought suits on behalf of sober home residents, says the system addresses a need, but can also be harmful to the people it claims to help. “This system is like a conveyor belt that grabs the most vulnerable people from our communities,” he said. “It takes people who don’t have anywhere else to turn, stuffs them into these dilapidated apartments, and has them stay there to attend a treatment program only for as long as it’s necessary to recover. And then spits them out.”

Join The Group Addicts Mom Sept.29

The Addict's MomDuana DotingaDuana Dotinga has invited you to the event 'The Addict's Mom C.A.N.(Change Addiction Awareness Now) Balloon Launch' on The Addict's Mom! Fill the skies with love and hope Time: September 29, 2013 from 6pm to 7pmLocation: Wherever You AreOrganized By: The Addict's MomEvent Description:Together We C.A.N. Fill The Sky With Love and Hope.  Join with us on September 29th, 2013 as we share awareness and sorrow over the national epidemic of drug addiction.. Thousands of mothers, fathers, recovering addicts, organizations, and those who know and love an addict have pledged to release a balloon on September 29th, at 6pm.  By releasing a balloon, we symbolize letting go in hope and solidarity.Launching a red balloon signifies an addict for which you have hope for, while a white balloon signifies an addict in recovery.  To release a black or silver balloon is a memorial for an addict who will be forever remembered and loved. See more information under our C.A.N tab, Balloon Launch.Contact addictmompnw@outlook.com for more information  or to volunteer today. See more details and RSVP on The Addict's Mom:http://addictsmom.com/events/event/show?id=6444381%3AEvent%3A72003&xgi=2Kl52Henyvt4YS&xg_source=msg_invite_eventAbout The Addict's Mom“The Addict’s Mom,” a group focusing on the mothers of addicted children. The relationship between the mother and addicted child is unique;3749 members43 songs486 discussions37 Events1153 blog posts To control which emails you receive on The Addict's Mom, click here

Ten Percent

Ten Percent of Americans Admit Taking Medication They Have Not Been Prescribed

By Join Together Staff | August 15, 2013 | 1 Comment | Filed in Prescription DrugsA new poll finds 10 percent of Americans admit they have taken someone else’s prescription drugs. One-quarter of those people used the drugs to get high.The Reuters/Ipsos poll found about 60 percent of Americans who used someone else’s prescriptions were seeking pain relief, while 20 percent took them to sleep, or to manage anxiety and stress, Reutersreports.Two-thirds of those who said they used other people’s prescriptions said the drugs were given to them by a family member, friend or acquaintance. Some people use another person’s prescriptions to save on costs, the article notes.Dr. Wilson Compton, a Division Director at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, warned against taking someone else’s prescription drugs. He noted doctors prescribe specific dosage levels according to a person’s individual needs. “Simply because it’s a medicine that comes from a pharmacy does not mean it is without risk,” he said. “There’s a reason they require a prescription.”The online poll included the responses of addiction.

WISDOM FROM THE PSALMS

             August 23 Psalms 106:43Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.The agent folded his arms and shook his head. The offer was totally unacceptable. He wanted his ball player to receive top dollar. The team owners conferred and made another offer substantially higher than their previous one. Still the agent held out. To his dismay, the owners threw up their hands in disgust and closed the talks. The ball player would not play; the owners would look elsewhere. Greed causes so many problems. We only want a little bit more, but each time we take a little, we leave less for others. God gives great things to His people, but when they continually look for ways to get more, then He is not so free to give. There are too many people who will appreciate what the Lord has to give. God will bring low those who try to take more than their share. His love is freely given, but it is given to be shared, not taken advantage of. Prayer: Do I provoke you, Lord, through my many sins, both large and small? Help me to do what is pleasing in Your sight, and to use the gifts You have given me to spread Your Good News. Amen.Own Your Own Copy of this Devotional goto crosswalk. com Don't forget your tickets goto CLPRM.ORG

NAADAC CONFERENCE. LAST CHANCE TO SAVE!

Last Chance to Save on NAADAC Conference Registration!Members: $375Non-Members: $500 Want to get the most out of the NAADAC Annual Conference – for as little money as possible out of your pocket? Register by today and save $50 on your registration. The 2013 NAADAC National Conference will be held from October 11-15, 2013 in Atlanta. Don't miss this opportunity to learn cutting edge information and techniques from the profession's leaders - all at a reduced rate. Over 30 hours of education will be available with two pre-conferences, five plenary sessions, 54 workshops and three post-conference sessions. Visit the NAADAC conference page for full conference information or register online. You received this email because you or someone else added your email address to a NAADAC mailing list. If you would prefer not to receive emails regarding the NAADAC 2013 Annual Conference in the future, please click on the link below: 

Wisdom from the psalms

             August 21Psalms 105:5Remember his marvelous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.The old pastor was only a few months out of the church, and it seemed like everyone took glee in recalling his faults and shortcomings. The problems of the church were all attributed in some form to the inadequacies of the pastor just past. It was the rare individual who stopped to recall all the wonderful qualities the former pastor had possessed. In his time he had served with love and affection, and the glories of his love far exceeded any shortcomings he displayed. Do we spend much time glorying in all that the Lord has done for us, or do we lament over what has yet to occur? So often we can find ourselves blaming God when things don't go right. The Hebrew people did it. The kings did it. Even early Christians did it. We should be careful to learn from their mistakes and fill our hearts and mouths with the praise that God surely deserves. Prayer: Remove from my mouth any curse, Lord. Fill me with praise and thanksgiving for all that I have and all that I am. Amen.Own Your Own Copy of this Devotional goto crosswalk. Com.Dont forget to get your tickets for the greatest Recovery concert on the East Coast. Goto CLPRM. Org

Wisdom from the psalms

August 20Psalms 104:32He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.The volcano rumbled, then fell silent. Clouds of smoke billowed from its crown, and the people in the towns surrounding it made hasty plans to leave. Experts were assuring people that there was no immediate danger, but when the old mountain began to grumble, the people tended to listen to it rather than the experts. Wisdom being the better part of valor, the neighboring residents departed until the danger was clearly through. In nature there is mighty destructive power. This world of God's contains forces beyond our wildest dreams. It is wise to respect the forces of nature, and it is wise to respect the forces of our Lord. No one can challenge the Lord as to truth and justice. God wields the true power, and He does so with perfect love and compassion. God has made His desires known to His children. To ignore the rumble is foolishness. Prayer: Lord, make me an obedient child and a willing follower. Break my willful nature, and help me to see the wisdom of Your ways. Amen.Own Your Own Copy of this Devotional

Wisdom from the psalms

             August 19Psalms 104:24Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.Timmy did not want to go on the science field trip. Science was so boring. They were going to climb around on rocks and look for fossils of animals dead a half a million years. Big deal! Nothing could interest Timmy less. Then, an amazing thing happened. Timmy was one of the first to find fossilized remains. He held the rock in his hands and traced the fragile trilobite fossil with his finger. He was enthralled by the sight, and a new love was born in Tim's heart. Timmy saw the earth as a treasure house of wonders too magnificent to understand. We ought to take time to study this wonderful world of ours. There is so much to behold. God has done so many wonderful things, and He has given them over to us to enjoy. Search out the riches of God's world, and you will never be poor. Prayer: Have I lost the capacity to believe in miracles, O Lord? Show me the wonders of Your creation. Let me take nothing for granted. Indeed, Lord, make all things new in my eyes. Amen.Own Your Own Copy of this Devotional