Opioid-Overdose Antidote Being More Widely Distributed to Those Who Use Drugs

By Join Together Staff | April 27, 2012 | 5 Comments | Filed in Drugs &Treatment


The opioid-overdose antidote naloxone is being more widely distributed to people who use drugs, according to the Associated Press. While many public health officials say it saves lives, critics argue that making the antidote easily available could make people less likely to seek treatment.

Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, safely reverses the potentially fatal side effects of an overdose of oxycodone, heroin and other opioids. It has been routinely used by emergency rooms and ambulance crews for decades, the AP notes. In the past few years, Naloxone has been distributed free to opioid users and their loved ones, in a growing number of sites around the country.

A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that widely distributing Naloxone, and training people in how to use it, could save many lives. It has successfully reversed more than 10,000 drug overdoses since 1996, according to the CDC report. Naloxone is not effective in treating drug overdoses that do not involve opioids.

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have programs to distribute naloxone in the community. The programs train people to identify signs of an overdose and provide naloxone to people who use drugs and their loved ones.

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NA RECOVERY EVENTS FOR MAY ALL OVER U.S.A

Arizona: 25-May-2012 - 27-May-2012


Arizona Regional Convention 26

Hosting Service Body: Arizona Region

Box 37097; Phoenix AZ 85069-7097

Venue:

DoubleTree Hilton Paradise Valley Resort

5401 North Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale

800-Hiltons / 480.947.5400

Jeff T: ARCNA_Chair@Arizona-NA.org

Tracey K: ARCNA_Registration@Arizona-NA.org

Jeff H: ARCNA_Programming@Arizona-NA.org

www.arizona-na.org/arcna

Speaker tape submission deadline: 28 Nov 2011

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Arkansas: 19-May-2012 - 19-May-2012

Texarkana Area Tailgating for Recovery

Hosting Service Body: Texarkana Area
Venue:
Texarkana Airport Meeting Hall
#53 Airport Road

Texarkana
Event Info: Betty J 903.691.7024

Event Info: Russ D 903.244.0513
texarkanaareaofnarcoticsanonymous.org
Additional Information:

$5 per person includes food & registration; TACNA 28 theme contest

California: 5-May-2012 - 5-May-2012

Fillmore Men's Group Spring Fling

Hosting Service Body: Fillmore Men's Group
Venue:
West Bay Conference Center

1290 Fillmore Street

San Francisco

Event Info: Larry G 415.574.7117
www.sfna.org/

Additional infomation...

California: 19-May-2012 - 19-May-2012
Orland Mustard Seed Group Books Behind Bars

Hosting Service Body: Orland Mustard Seed Group

Box 8172; Red Bluff CA 96080

Venue:
Orland Grange Hall

210 West Walker Street

Orland

Event Info: 530.354.0634

Event Info: godstaxi@hotmail.com

Additional infomation...

California: 19-May-2012 - 19-May-2012
Kings Tulare Area Gateway Blues Fest 15

Hosting Service Body: Kings Tulare Area

Box 2432; Visalia CA 93279

Venue:
Lion's Club Roping Arena

42600 Kaweah River Drive

Three Rivers
Event Info: Jeff M 559.358.0906

Event Info: Ron N 559.734.2821

Event Registration: Mel 559.827.8869
www.nabluesfest.webs.com
Speaker tape submission deadline: 01 Feb 2012

Additional infomation...

Connecticut: 11-May-2012 - 13-May-2012

Straight From the Hip Group Women's Sponsorship Retreat 8

Hosting Service Body: Straight From the Hip Group

Box 4033; Meriden CT 06450

Venue:

Incarnation Retreat Center

253 Bushy Hill Road

Ivoryton

Do Not Call

sgarafano1@att.net: 203.592.1072

bettezh92@gmail.com: 860.485.1585
www.ctna.org/activities-calendar.cfm
Speaker tape submission deadline: 02 Apr 2012

Additional infomation...

Florida: 4-May-2012 - 6-May-2012

Daytona Area Convention 13

Hosting Service Body: Daytona Area
Venue:
The Plaza Resort & Spa

600 North Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach

800.329.8662
www.daytonana.org
Additional infomation...

Florida: 25-May-2012 - 27-May-2012
Greater Orlando Area Convention 30

Hosting Service Body: Greater Orlando Area

Box 782113; Orlando FL 32878-2113

Venue:
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel Resort/Spa

9939 Universal Boulevard

Orlando

866.996.6338

Event Info: Jeff R 407.310.3924

Event Info: Steve G 407.739.4708

Event Registration: Rick H 407.301.6162
www.orlandona.org
Additional infomation...

Georgia: 3-May-2012 - 6-May-2012

A Little Girl Grows Up Convention 4

Hosting Service Body: Sisters of Strength/Women For Life Groups

1264 Custer Avenue Southeast; Suite B; Atlanta GA 30316

Venue:

Sheraton Gatweay Hotel Atlanta Airport

1900 Sullivan Road

College Park

800.325.3535

Event Info: Juanita C 770.744.9199

Event Registration: Joi C 404.914.7313

Speaker Tape Info: Kitty E 404.798.6926

Speaker tape submission deadline: 29 Feb 2012
Georgia: 18-May-2012 - 20-May-2012
Marietta Area History Rising Conference/Family Reunion

Hosting Service Body: Marietta Area

Box 833; Marietta GA 30061-0833

Venue
Atlanta Marriott Northwest

200 Interstate North Parkway

Atlanta

800.228.9290 / 770.952.7900

Event Info: Ed 770.401.5445

Event Info: Danielle 678.445.7523

Event Registration: danielleinga@gmail.com
www.narising.org
Additional infomation...

Massachusetts: 5-May-2012 - 5-May-2012
Vision Without Limits Group Anniversary Speaker Jam 2

Hosting Service Body: Vision Without Limits Group

61 Upper Church Street; West Springfield MA 01089

Venue:
Church of Christ

61 Upper Church Street

West Springfield

Event Info: 413.427.0114

Additional infomation...

Massachusetts: 12-May-2012 - 12-May-2012
Man Up Group Men's Speaker Jam & Dinner

Hosting Service Body: Man Up Group

360 Coggeshall Street; New Bedford MA 02746

Venue:
Fort Tabor

1000C South Rodney French Boulevard

New Bedford
Event Info: George A 774.319.6170

Event Info: JT 508.971.6792

Speaker Tape Info: Thomas B 508.283.0878

Speaker tape submission deadline: 19 Mar 2012

Additional infomation...

Nebraska: 12-May-2012 - 12-May-2012

South East Nebraska Area Concepts Learning Day

Hosting Service Body: South East Nebraska Area

Box 80902; Lincoln NE 68501

Venue:

Trabert Hall

2202 South 11th

Lincoln
Event Info: 402.730.5718

Event Info: 402.730.1781

Event Info: 402.805.5502
www.sena-na.net/
Nebraska: 20-May-2012 - 20-May-2012
Eastern Nebraska/Southwest Iowa Areas Picnic

Hosting Service Body: Eastern Nebraska/Southwest Iowa Areas

Box 3937; Omaha NE 68102

Veinuea

Elmwood Park, Pad 4

808 South 60th Street

Omaha
Event Info: 402.590.4128
www.nebraskana.org
Nebraska: 25-May-2012 - 28-May-2012
Nebraska Run For Fun 32

Hosting Service Body: Nebraska Run For Fun Group

P O Box 80091 Lincoln NE 68501

Venue:
Alexandria State Receration Area
Alexandria
Event Info: 402.730.1781

Event Info: 402.631.1016

Event Info: 402.570.677
www.nebraskana.org
Additional infomation...

New Mexico: 10-May-2012 - 13-May-2012
Rio Grande Regional Convention 23

Hosting Service Body: Rio Grande Region

Box 90207; Albuquerque NM 87109

Venue:
Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North

5151 San Francisco Road Northeast

Albuquerque

800.266.9432

Event Info: Freddy O 505.821.0237

Event Info: Tracy S 505.261.5392

Event Registration: Laura B 505.250.098
www.riograndena.org
Speaker tape submission deadline: 01 Jan 2012
New York: 5-May-2012 - 5-May-2012
Brooklyn Area Literature Learning Day

Hosting Service Body: Brooklyn Area
Venue
Saint Vincent Ferrer

3610 Glenwood Road (& East 37th Street)

Brooklyn
Event Info: Gary G 646.472.6877

Event Info: Lloyd G 917.346.4061
www.brooklynareaofna.org
New York: 12-May-2012 - 12-May-2012
Brooklyn Area Mother's Day Spring Fling Salsa/R&B Dance

Hosting Service Body: Brooklyn Area
Venue:
Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church

1227 Pacific Street (between Nostrand & Bedford Avenues)

Brooklyn
Event Info: Lloyd G 917.346.4061

Event Info: Theresa A 347.205.6004

Event Info: Jacqueline W 718.964.3524

Additional infomation...

New York: 12-May-2012 - 12-May-2012

Open Arms Area Two Lives in One Life Time.

Hosting Service Body: Open Arms Area
Venue:
Ebenezer Baptist Church

76 First Street

Newburgh
Event Info: Barry T 856.924.3827

Event Info: Scott H 845.796.8424

Event Info: Stanley G 845.728.4507
Additional infomation...

New York: 25-May-2012 - 27-May-2012
Heart of New York Area Convention 8

Hosting Service Body: Heart of New York Area

Box 814; Syracuse NY 13201

Venue:
Holiday Inn

441 Electronics Parkway

Liverpool

877.859.5095

David L 315.480.9117: Sheriene D 315.373.1682

Event Registration: Jamie S 315.395.5567

ebo3596@verizon.net: Efren B 315.426.8179
www.honyana.org
Speaker tape submission deadline: 31 Mar 2012

Additional infomation...

New York: 28-May-2012 - 28-May-2012
Mohawk River Area Memorial Day BBQ

Hosting Service Body: Mohawk River Area
Venue:
Schenectady Central Park Pavilion

Entrance at Bradley & Elm Streets

Schenectady
Event Info: Pat H 518.557.2264
www.abcdrna.org
Additional infomation...

North Carolina: 18-May-2012 - 20-May-2012
Down East/Inner Coastal/Crossroads Area Convention 7

Hosting Service Body: Down East/Inner Coastal/Crossroads Areas

Box 5458; Kinston NC 28503-5458

Venue:

City Hotel and Bistro

203 Greenville Boulevard

Greenville

252.355.8300 / 877.271.2616

Event Info: Eugene B 609.501.3735

Event Info: Alvina D 252.775.9062

Speaker Tape Info: Laymond B 919.396.7566
Speaker tape submission deadline: 31 Jan 2012

Ohio: 12-May-2012 - 12-May-2012

Saturday Noon Group Anniversary 22

Hosting Service Body: Saturday Noon Group

1088 Wabash Avenue; Cincinnati OH 45215

Venue:
Kings Islands Resort/Conference Center

5691 Kings Island Drive

Mason

513.398.0115

Event Info: Dennis C 513.332.3436

Event Registration: Rickey C 513.226.5970
Additional infomation...

Oregon: 25-May-2012 - 27-May-2012

Pacific Cascade Regional Convention 18

Hosting Service Body: Pacific Cascade Region

Box 262; Eugene OR 97440

Venue:
Holiday Inn

919 Kruse Way

Springfield

541-284-0707

Event Registration: registration@pcrcna18.org

Speaker Tape Info: programming@pcrcna18.org

Event Info: coffeejack@centurylink.net
www.pcrcna2012.org
Speaker tape submission deadline: 01 Apr 2012

Additional infomation...

Pennsylvania: 5-May-2012 - 5-May-2012
East Side Group Anniversary Celebration/Speaker Jam

Hosting Service Body: East Side Group
Venue:
512 East Strawberry Street

Lancaster
Event Info: 717.330.6742

Event Info: 717.333.8321

Event Info: 717.951.3646
Additional infomation...

Pennsylvania: 12-May-2012 - 12-May-2012

Reading Area Fundraising Dance

Hosting Service Body: Reading Area
Venue:
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church

449 North 9th Street (corner of 9th & Green Streets)

Reading
Event Info: 610.568.8664

Event Info: 610.823.0384

Additional infomation...

Pennsylvania: 19-May-2012 - 19-May-2012
Pocono Mountain Area Spring Speaker Jam

Hosting Service Body: Pocono Mountain Area

Venue:
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church

158 Fish Hill Road

Tannersville
Event Info: koverjim@yahoo.com
Texas: 25-May-2012 - 27-May-2012
Texas State Convention 10

Hosting Service Body: Texas State Convention

Venue:
Westin Houston Memorial City

945 Gessner

Houston

800.937.8461

Event Info: 832.880.0392

Event Info: Thomas 832.880.0392

www.tscna.org/

Additional infomation...

Virginia: 25-May-2012 - 28-May-2012

Marion Survivor's Group Campout 16

Hosting Service Body: Marion Survivor's Group

Venue:
Hungry Mother Lutheran Retreat Center

772 Hungry Mother Drive

Marion
Event Info: mfisher71@hotmail.com

Event Info: 276.646.8462
West Virginia: 11-May-2012 - 13-May-2012
Mountaineer Region The Masks Have To Go

Hosting Service Body: Mountaineer Region

Box 2381; Morgantown WV 26502

Venue:
Cedar Lakes

82 FFA Drive

Ripley

304.372.7860

Beverly R: bevriffe@comcast.net

Erica T: peaceinfreedom@yahoo.com
www.mrscna.org
Wyoming: 18-May-2012 - 20-May-2012

Upper Rocky Mountain Regional Convention 13

Hosting Service Body: Upper Rocky Mountain Region

Box 2922; Cody WY 82414

Venue:

Days Inn- Hot Springs Convention Center

115 East Park

Thermopolis

800.days.inn

Event Info: 307.349.0253

Event Info: 307.921.2393

Event Registration: 307.202.0039

www.urmrna.org/convention.html

Additional infomation...

THE GOOD SAMARITAN'S INN

621 South Erie Blvd. • Hamilton, Ohio 45011 • 513.896.5354


Our Community Speaks

"For many years, the churches have assigned the task of dealing with the problems
of criminal activities, and alcoholism and drug abuse recovery, to various social
agencies. These agencies were never designed to deal with the spiritual aspect of
these problems. The Good Samaritan’s Inn is an attempt by the Body of Christ to
fill this void."


R.T. Rogers, Probate Judge,
Butler County, OH




"I have known Josh Willis for at least 10 years. During this time he has been very
instrumental in drug abuse recovery, and the rehabilitation of addicts in our area.
The Good Samaritan's Inn has been a constant positive influence in Butler County
and serves the people who need it most."


Courtney E. Combs,
Ohio State Representative




"As a pastor, I am often asked where to go or where to send a loved one who really
needs and wants help with drug abuse recovery. My reply is constant - Josh Willis
and The Good Samaritan's Inn in Hamilton County, Ohio. Given the experience I
had in Houston among those who needed a residential therapeutic community,
I would not waste someone's time or lift their expectations if I did not believe in
this ministry...THERE IS HOPE!"


Cleddie Keith, Pastor
Heritage Fellowship, Florence, KY




"I have known and co-labored with Rev. Willis for many years and can boldly say
that his work with alcohol and drug abuse recovery is the strongest I have ever
encountered. People are broken open, to the depth of their hearts, as Josh tells
his own story of personal deliverance and preaches the Word."


James P. Crabb, Senior Pastor




"Delivered from a horrible hell of drug abuse, he knows the pain and frustrations
of the addict. He speaks their language, and he's street-smart. But now that he
has been Saved by the Blood of Jesus, and filled with the Holy Spirit, he's able
to provide a life-line to people who are drowning in a sea of drug addiction and
alcoholism. The Good Samaritan's Inn cares about displaced souls and is making
a difference in the lives of people that secular rehab programs cannot help.
I encourage you to support the work of drug abuse recovery provided by
The Good Samaritan's Inn with your prayers and financial support."


Rev. Sam A. Luke, Jr.




"Josh Willis is a personal friend of mine as well as a hard-working Spirit-filled
minister. He has a great inner-city ministry in Hamilton County, Ohio...I highly
recommend that you hook up with Josh in prayer and/or financial support for
this mission. Josh is genuine, wins a lot of souls, helps many people in their
journey to drug abuse recovery, and is constantly looking for partners to
help support this work of God!"


Mark T. Barclay, Preacher of Righteousness




"I believe in the ministry that has been placed on Josh Willis by our Lord.
In addition to being a man firmly committed to the Great Commission,
his work in alcohol and drug abuse recovery is exceptional. His ministering
to drug addicts, alcoholics and the hurting may best be described in these
words of Jesus, 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed
me to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent me to heal the broken
hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of site to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year
of the Lord'."


Scott Hinkle,
Scott Hinkle Outreach Ministries, Inc., Phoenix, AZ




If you would like to add your endorsement,
please e-mail Josh Willis.

Gods Way Looks To Expand Services

Rev. Roger Wood and Executive Director Carrie Wood. Source: www.godswaytorecovery.com.

Matthew Short

The Christian Ministry known as Gods Way to Recovery is approaching its 15th anniversary of helping those in need. The ministry was founded by Reverend Roger Wood who struggled with drug and alcohol addiction himself for nearly 13 years. Ending up in a state-run detoxification center in upstate Delaware, Wood turned to religion as he began to reflect on his life. He took a vowel to God, that if God could take away his addictions, he would serve the Lord for the remainder of his life.

Wood continued his promise in 1995 when he decided to help people who were bound and unable to break free from their addictions by starting his own ministry known as Gods Way to Recovery.

“We are an outreach ministry that helps people with the gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Carrie Wood, Assistant Executive Director for Gods Way.

The ministry operates a transition home for those in need. The program began by offering a temporary home which housed up to five people. Since then, a new house has been bought that can hold up to 14 people. Residences are permitted to stay for 6 to 9 months as they make the transition into the recovery process. Those that meet the criteria to qualify must abide by the house rules which emphasize praise and worship.

“The transition homes provide a Christian living environment to men that will empower them to function in a mainstream society,” said Wood.

The organization also operates four thrift stores which provide various merchandise including furniture, jewelry, clothing and antiques. The four stores are located throughout the state of Delaware including Milford, Rehoboth Beach, Dover and Georgetown. All stores provide financial support to various outreach ministries throughout the United States and affordable items to the local community.

The ministry also runs various programs including a benevolence volunteer exchange program, support group meetings and Family Biblical Counseling. The benevolence volunteer program is set up for people in need, those who need community service and those on work release. Those who sign up for the program can come to the store, sign up and receive on-the-job training.

The organization also runs a prison ministry in at the Sussex Correctional Institute in Georgetown. As of now, the program consists of nine volunteers who provide spiritual strength and guidance to prisoners by preaching the teaching’s of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As Gods Way to Recovery ministry continues to expand and serve its community, the ministry plans to open a fifth thrift store in Wilmington, Delaware and a transitional home for women in the near future. More information on Gods Way to Recovery can be found at www.godswaytorecovery.com.

BREAKING THE YOKE!

“Breaking the Yoke” Substance Abuse Ministry
Questions or Want to Volunteer?
Contact: Robert or Aleda Young x1730
Visit or Write: Victory Christian Fellowship
100 Wilton Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 324-5400 or toll-free (800) 383-4223
E-mail:breakingtheyokesubstanceabuse@gwwm.com





You, Too, Can Be Free!
Thousands have already received miracles through our “Breaking the Yoke” Substance-Abuse Ministry at Victory Christian Fellowship. If you or your loved ones desire freedom from drug and/or alcohol dependency, come to receive:
Freedom from drug and alcohol dependence through biblical principles and God’s healing power
Encouragement and prayer
Christ-centered recovery support and fellowship


With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:26b

This ministry is for:
Those who are dependent on drugs and/or alcohol
Family members who desire to stand in the gap and pray for their loved ones’ deliverance from addictive behaviors.

Trained, caring staff and volunteers are available to assist you now.

If the “Breaking the Yoke” Substance-Abuse Ministry can help you or someone you know, contact us today.

This ministry never charges fees for our services, and all appointments are kept in strict confidence.

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Contact: Robert or Aleda Young x1730
Visit or Write: Victory Christian Fellowship
100 Wilton Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 324-5400 or toll-free (800) 383-4223
E-mail:breakingtheyokesubstanceabuse@gwwm.com