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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
March 3 v 3 v 4 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
STEP 6 : I will become entirely ready to have God remove all of my sins..
Loyalty and kindness two character traits I did not Have when I was at the height of my game. That's what I called it , my addiction was a game. My loyalty was to the drug ,I was the slave and it was my master . Kindness their is no such thing when your in the game .Hard core all the way ,or you will be the one getting rolled . Even talking like this at times scares the hell out of me and I have to remind myself what once was is no more , Thank God ! Now that I am outta the game and truly living life the way it supposed to be lived ,I have discovered one simple fact . When we live for others we find true happiness and peace. No I cant explain it but its true . Stop living in your own world and start living for others . Selfishness will suck the life right out of you. Start living out the proverb and step six and you will earn a good reputation !
Jesus said I am the truth the life the way no one comes unto the father but through me.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
February 28 v23 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB
In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
STEP 9 - We made direct amends to such people except when to do so would injure them or others.
Think back to the time you went to the mall with your best friend. You know , that friend who knows everything about you .You and your best friend are having a great day shopping when all of sudden your friend has got to go to the bathroom . Ten minutes later your friend comes strolling out of the bathroom and attached to the bottom of there shoe is a six foot trail of dirty toilet paper . WHAT DO YOU DO ? I don't have the heart to tell them because I don't want to embarrass them . So I say nothing and that is just as bad as lieing to them. As we travel through the mall I can see everyone staring at my friend and I still say nothing , then out of nowhere a total stranger yells to my friend YO , YOU GOT TOILET PAPER STUCK ON YOUR SHOE ! Immediately your friend turns to you and gives you that look and you know . Then the questions come why didn't you tell me . Then the shock wears off then comes the disappointment .The sad part about this story is it happens everyday though the circumstances can be different. When I was caught up in addiction all I could do was lie about everything and to everyone. When we finally get sober we have to train ourselves to tell the truth at all times in every situation we need to speak up to our friends before someone else tells them . Not saying something can sometimes injure your friends and family more .
In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
STEP 9 - We made direct amends to such people except when to do so would injure them or others.
Think back to the time you went to the mall with your best friend. You know , that friend who knows everything about you .You and your best friend are having a great day shopping when all of sudden your friend has got to go to the bathroom . Ten minutes later your friend comes strolling out of the bathroom and attached to the bottom of there shoe is a six foot trail of dirty toilet paper . WHAT DO YOU DO ? I don't have the heart to tell them because I don't want to embarrass them . So I say nothing and that is just as bad as lieing to them. As we travel through the mall I can see everyone staring at my friend and I still say nothing , then out of nowhere a total stranger yells to my friend YO , YOU GOT TOILET PAPER STUCK ON YOUR SHOE ! Immediately your friend turns to you and gives you that look and you know . Then the questions come why didn't you tell me . Then the shock wears off then comes the disappointment .The sad part about this story is it happens everyday though the circumstances can be different. When I was caught up in addiction all I could do was lie about everything and to everyone. When we finally get sober we have to train ourselves to tell the truth at all times in every situation we need to speak up to our friends before someone else tells them . Not saying something can sometimes injure your friends and family more .
DEA Cracks Down on Potent Marijuana Product Called “Wax” in California
By Join Together Staff | February 27, 2014 | 2 Comments | Filed in Community Related & Drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is cracking down in California on a potent marijuana product called “wax,” according to ABC News. Wax is legal—and popular—in Colorado.
Wax is a distillation of marijuana said to be so potent that a single hit will keep a person high for more than a day, the article notes. A person making wax uses the flammable substance butane to strip out the THC, the chemical in marijuana that causes a high.
“There is no weed out there that possesses the punching power that the wax does,” an anonymous undercover DEA informant told ABC News’ “Nightline.” “And it’s like smoking 20 joints of the best grade of weed that you have into one hit of the wax.”
Gary Hill of the DEA’s San Diego office said, “We have seen people have an onset of psychosis and even brain damage from that exposure to that high concentration of THC. Our concern is that this is going to spread before we get it under control.”
In Colorado, wax is legal for anyone over the age of 21. It is sold in recreational marijuana dispensaries. A three-day contest called the X-Cup, held in Denver, is designed to determine who can make the most potent batch of wax.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is cracking down in California on a potent marijuana product called “wax,” according to ABC News. Wax is legal—and popular—in Colorado.
Wax is a distillation of marijuana said to be so potent that a single hit will keep a person high for more than a day, the article notes. A person making wax uses the flammable substance butane to strip out the THC, the chemical in marijuana that causes a high.
“There is no weed out there that possesses the punching power that the wax does,” an anonymous undercover DEA informant told ABC News’ “Nightline.” “And it’s like smoking 20 joints of the best grade of weed that you have into one hit of the wax.”
Gary Hill of the DEA’s San Diego office said, “We have seen people have an onset of psychosis and even brain damage from that exposure to that high concentration of THC. Our concern is that this is going to spread before we get it under control.”
In Colorado, wax is legal for anyone over the age of 21. It is sold in recreational marijuana dispensaries. A three-day contest called the X-Cup, held in Denver, is designed to determine who can make the most potent batch of wax.
“Study Drugs” Popular Among Florida College Students, Despite School Bans
By Join Together Staff | February 27, 2014 | Leave a comment | Filed in Community Related, Prescription Drugs, Young Adults & Youth
“Study drugs” such as Vyvanse and Adderall are gaining popularity among Florida college students, even though area colleges have a zero-tolerance policy against students using medicines not prescribed for them.
CBS Miami reports these drugs are easy to obtain and abuse. Vyvanse and Adderall are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The drugs increase focus and concentration, and help students stay up all night to study.
“It’s a stimulant at the end of the day. It increases heart rate, loss of appetite. It’s the exact same symptoms when people use a substance such as cocaine,” said Dr. Michelle Gonzalez of the Coral Gables Counseling Center. She said it’s common for teens and adults to mix these drugs with other substances, like Red Bull, or even addictive drugs such as cocaine. These dangerous combinations can send users to the hospital, she said.
According to a report in 2013 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the number of emergency department visits related to nonmedical use of central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, including Vyvanse and Adderall, among adults aged 18 to 34 increased from 5,605 in 2005 to 22,949 in 2011. The number of emergency department visits involving CNS stimulants and alcohol also increased. About 30 percent of emergency department visits involving nonmedical CNS stimulant use also involve alcohol.
SAMHSA notes that nonmedical use of these drugs has been linked to heart and blood vessel problems, as well as to drug abuse or dependence. “When combined with alcohol, CNS stimulants can hide the effects of being drunk and increase the risk of alcohol poisoning or alcohol-related injuries,” the report noted.
The University of Miami handbook states, “The possession, use, or sale of the following is prohibited: unprescribed use of prescription medications and inappropriate use of legally obtained over the counter medications.” Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University both have a zero-tolerance policy for study drugs, according to CBS Miami.
“Study drugs” such as Vyvanse and Adderall are gaining popularity among Florida college students, even though area colleges have a zero-tolerance policy against students using medicines not prescribed for them.
CBS Miami reports these drugs are easy to obtain and abuse. Vyvanse and Adderall are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The drugs increase focus and concentration, and help students stay up all night to study.
“It’s a stimulant at the end of the day. It increases heart rate, loss of appetite. It’s the exact same symptoms when people use a substance such as cocaine,” said Dr. Michelle Gonzalez of the Coral Gables Counseling Center. She said it’s common for teens and adults to mix these drugs with other substances, like Red Bull, or even addictive drugs such as cocaine. These dangerous combinations can send users to the hospital, she said.
According to a report in 2013 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the number of emergency department visits related to nonmedical use of central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, including Vyvanse and Adderall, among adults aged 18 to 34 increased from 5,605 in 2005 to 22,949 in 2011. The number of emergency department visits involving CNS stimulants and alcohol also increased. About 30 percent of emergency department visits involving nonmedical CNS stimulant use also involve alcohol.
SAMHSA notes that nonmedical use of these drugs has been linked to heart and blood vessel problems, as well as to drug abuse or dependence. “When combined with alcohol, CNS stimulants can hide the effects of being drunk and increase the risk of alcohol poisoning or alcohol-related injuries,” the report noted.
The University of Miami handbook states, “The possession, use, or sale of the following is prohibited: unprescribed use of prescription medications and inappropriate use of legally obtained over the counter medications.” Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University both have a zero-tolerance policy for study drugs, according to CBS Miami.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
February 27 v 12 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
STEP - 11 We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry it out.
I am at times the fool and the wise . You know when you know that what your about to do is not a good idea. That does not make us bad people it makes us human. I certainly had enough of being a fool . Living my life out of Gods will certainly left me empty wandering looking for purpose and fulfillment in my life. I have learned from step eleven and the other steps that I am not perfect nobody is. God did not put us here for no reason ,he has a plan and a purpose .Mistakes are Gods way of teaching us and shaping us into the step eleven kids he wants us to be . Be smart , listen , watch where your going and always listen to that small still voice that whispers this is not a good idea.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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At Least 6 More States Considering “Good Samaritan” Laws to Prevent Overdose Deaths
At least six states are considering joining the 17 states that have passed “Good Samaritan” laws, designed to prevent drug overdose deaths. The laws grant limited immunity to people who seek help for someone who has overdosed, USA Today reports.
Maine, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia are considering the measures, the newspaper notes.
In addition, 17 states have expanded access to the overdose antidote naloxone. The treatment, sold under the brand name Narcan, has been used for many years by paramedics and doctors in emergency rooms. It is administered by nasal spray. The medication blocks the ability of heroin or opioid painkillers to attach to brain cells. The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy says it is encouraging police departments to carry Narcan.
North Carolina and Oklahoma are among the states that have passed Good Samaritan laws with the support of conservative Republican legislators. The measures have the support of groups including the American Medical Association, American Public Health Association, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators.
Republicans spearheaded Good Samaritan and naloxone legislation in North Carolina last year. According to Robert Childs, Executive Director of the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition, since the naloxone legislation went into effect in April, there have been 45 documented cases of overdose reversals due to the use of naloxone. The coalition has dispensed more than 700 reversal kits in the past five months.
Maine Governor Paul LePage opposes the naloxone access bill under consideration in his state. He says making naloxone more available would encourage more drug use. He also vetoed a Good Samaritan bill last year.
More Must be Done to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse in Military
The Department of Defense needs to do more to prevent prescription drug abuse among members of the military, according to a new government report. Some branches of the military are doing a better job than others in medication management policies, the report concluded.
The report, by the department’s Inspector General’s office, examined policies related to troops wounded in combat who are taking multiple medications, according to USA Today. The Army aggressively guards against “doctor shopping” and using the same prescription to obtain more medication than has been prescribed, the report notes. The Army closely monitors a soldier’s prescriptions when he or she is receiving four drugs, including one controlled substance.
The Navy’s medication management policies vary by location; in some locales, close monitoring occurs only when a sailor or Marine receives five controlled substances. “Medication management policies, especially for the high-risk patient population of wounded warriors, need to be standardized,” the report states.
The Pentagon should be more aggressive in seeking approval of the federal government in letting pharmacies take back unused medication from troops, the report recommends. “Take-back” programs are currently conducted only twice a year at military installations. “Wounded warriors did not have a reliable, safe, accessible and accountable method to dispose of medications that were no longer needed for treatment,” the report said. “As a result, wounded warriors may be at risk for overdose or misuse of unneeded medications that could result in unnecessary hospitalization and death.”
The Department of Defense responded that corrective steps are being taken, the article notes.
In 2010, almost 1,000 troops were hospitalized for drug overdoses, according to the report. In 2011, a survey of troops found one-fourth use pain medications.
Drunk Driving Crashes Reduced Since Drinking Age Was Raised to 21
By Join Together Staff | February 25, 2014 | Leave a comment | Filed inAlcohol, Legal, Legislation, Prevention & Young Adults
Raising the minimum drinking age to 21 has been associated with a reduced rate of drunk driving crashes among young Americans, according to a new review of studies.
The increased legal drinking age has also led to a reduction in other health threats associated with heavy drinking, including unsafe sex, suicide and dating violence, HealthDay reports.
In one study, researchers found 36 percent of U.S. college students said they had engaged in binge drinking (five or more drinks in one sitting) in the past two weeks in 2011, compared with 43 percent in 1988—the first year all states implemented a legal drinking age of 21. Among high school seniors, binge drinking decreased from 35 percent in 1988, to 22 percent in 2011.
The findings are published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
“The evidence is clear that there would be consequences if we lowered the legal drinking age,” lead researcher William DeJong of Boston University School of Public Health, said in a journal news release. He called for increased enforcement of the legal drinking age, instead of lowering the age, to further decrease alcohol-related health threats among young adults. “Some people assume that students are so hell-bent on drinking, nothing can stop them. But it really is the case that enforcement works,” he said.
In 2008, a group of more than 100 U.S. university presidents and chancellors called for re-evaluating the legal drinking age, pointing to a hidden culture of heavy drinking among college students.
Good morning everyone,
This is a reminder that The Next Overdose Prevention and Education Advisory Board Meeting is this Wednesday!
Please note: If you have already RSVP’d, there is no need to RSVP again.
If you have not RSVP’d yet and are interested in attending, just follow the link below or simply reply to this email.
Wednesday February 26th
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Chancellor Center - Classroom #2
Council Rock Coalition for Healthy Youth
30 N. Chancellor St. Newtown, PA 18940
215-944-1006
Light food and beverages will be provided.
ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND !
Please forward this open invite to your contacts!
Click here to RSVP !
You are invited to come out and find out what is being done in both Bucks County as well as state wide in response to overdose deaths and the increased use of opioid drugs. You are invited to be part of not only the conversation but learn how you can be part of the solution.
The Overdose Prevention and Education Advisory Board goals include but are not limited to:
· Educate others on the topic.
o Outreach and education creates partnerships that may then focus on other initiatives or strategies.
· Train members to facilitate Overdose Prevention and Education trainings.
· Promote awareness and encourage further action.
o Actions may include getting the word out and gaining support for legislative actions such as Senator Pileggis HB 1164 – good Samaritan Act.
Please feel free to David Fialko with any and all questions at 215-230-8218 x 3162
Click this link for more information- Unintentional Drug Overdoses: An unfortunate trend affecting all communities and what you can do.
This program is made possible by funding through the
Bucks County Drug Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Sincerely,
David Fialko, BS
Prevention Specialist
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
252 West Swamp Rd. Unit 33, Doylestown, PA 18901
Office: 215-230-8218 x 3162
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
February 25 v 23 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB
As surely as a north wind brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger .
Step 10 -We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
Out of all my defects of character , this is the one I struggle with most . What I have to try and do is mind my own business . I have to consider the person I am talking about ! Its called trust and once you lose it is almost impossible to earn it back .Someone told me your mouth is a cage and your teeth are bars so lock it up tight and just listen .
Jesus said I am the truth the life the way ,no one comes unto the father but through me .
Monday, February 24, 2014
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Sunday, February 23, 2014
February 23 v 29 v 30 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB
Who has anguish? Who has sorrow?
Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining?
Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns,
trying out new drinks.
STEP 1 -We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and drugs—that our lives had become
unmanageable.
What the Proverb is missing is trying out new drugs. It does not , nor can it not get any clearer than that. The Bible has your entire life covered that's why God put it here . Its sad and devastating too think kids in schools don't have the instruction book taught to them like the old days. Let us not wait for some stranger too teach them about drugs because someone will and some parents wont find out until the fateful phone call comes. The Proverb is a warning for everyone. I never listened too the Proverb in Catholic school and I wound up with more than red eyes and bruises , I wound up homeless lost and desperate for a better way . Step one taught me that I was not alone and my life was not over .Once I could see through the blurry haze of my false sense of reality I found God . God gave me my life back but not just life but a new one full of excitement peace love and joy . I can't explain it but its real and it can happen , you just have to come to the end of you !
Saturday, February 22, 2014
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