The epidemic rise in prescription drug abuse and the continued struggle with underage drinking, tobacco and illicit drugs not only has a tragic impact on families but it also places a significant burden  on our nation's health, safety and economy.  Thanks for being a Hero! 249 billion dollars are lost every year because of alcohol abuse. This number doesn't include  illicit drugs, that's another 193 billion dollars. These are the numbers from the Surgeon General's report on Alcohol and Drug abuse. It's impossible to comprehend these numbers, but at Teen Challenge we're working with individual people who need our help. They each have their story, and we're working with them to write a  happily-ever-after for them. Will you be their hero to help change their future? Make a much needed donation and together we will change the future for many hurting people. STAY CONNECTED:

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2017 Unite To Fight Addiction When Friday February 10, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST Add to Calendar   Where  110 Grand Palms Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027  110 Grand Palms Dr Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 Driving Directions   Register Now! I can't make it Please join us at our Unite To Fight Addiction Free Meet & Greet, February 10, 2017 7PM-10PM - The Grand Palms Hotel @ 110 Grand Palms  Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 - There is limited seating, so please resister.   It's time to bring education and awareness to the current Opioid/Heroin Epidemic. This epidemic is devastating the United States as a whole, with hundreds of deaths a day nationwide. In August of 2016 Miami-Dade County had 270 overdoes, not counting the devastation going on in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.  Join us in helping educate South Florida on addiction issues.  "Recovery is a Process" and Rockers In Recovery has amassed some epic speakers on the topic. This is to help our south Florida community know that there is help, hope, and recovery is possible from addiction. EDUCATIONAL - It's dedicated to provide our community with addiction prevention and education information to help families, community outreach leaders and anyone who suffers with drug addiction and alcoholism.   Register Now! I can't make it We Are Not A Treatment Program or Advocacy Group - The sole purpose is to provide prevention and education to anyone who suffers with drug addiction/alcoholism. We do this through our media platforms using the following; music, and addiction education.   Sincerely,   Lori Sullivan Rockers In Recovery® - Media lori.rockersinrecovery@gmail.com 954-826-5968

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“If you step out of bounds, admit it. If you lose control of your emotions and lash out, recognize your unhealthy behaviors, apologize and grow from the experience. By respecting the boundaries of others, you fortify your own.” —Mary McGraw Gordon, director of Family and Outpatient Services at the Betty Ford Center Read more in "Learning to Set Healthy Boundaries." The holidays are quickly approaching. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and many other traditions are just around the corner.  You know what else approaching? Stress, and for many, increased anxiety and depression. The traditions associated with the holidays often stem from our families of origin and are passed down over time from generation to generation. What’s one to do when such emphasis is placed on being with family during the holidays, yet your family may have rejected you. How about reinventing your concept of family? Who says things have to be the way they’ve always been? If you’re not getting what you want and need in your life, go out and seek it — redefine what your family will look like. Set a new tradition this holiday season, and move forward by painting a new picture of what your family will look like.  RENEW EVERY DAY Sober Holiday Entertaining with Chef Liz Scott  December is the biggest time for specialty foods and goodies, and more often than not, “festive” food is synonymous with “booze-laden.” How do we avoid a white-knuckle Christmas when the odds are so heavily stacked against us? Here are the best tricks for keeping it merry, bright and booze-free whether you are a holiday guest or host. 10 Spa Vacations That Won't Stress Your Savings Here are 10 spas across the country that offer a unique experience without requiring wholesale bites to your household budget.  Schedule a Screening of Generation Found The documentary is Greg Williams’ latest effort to give a voice to the millions affected by addiction. Renew provides relevant and engaging information and resources to help individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and their loved ones create and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Share Tweet Forward