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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The buzz has begun all over the U.S. but few people have the opportunity to see this film right now   YOU DO! May 23 in Philadelphia--But tickets are going fast!   CLICK HERE to view the Trailer
This is a screening of a feature documentary film about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery, and the emerging public recovery movement that will transform how alcohol and other drug problems are dealt with in our communities. By our SILENCE we let others define us. . .  About The Council    The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., an affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), is a private nonprofit organization serving Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County. The Council provides a wide range ofservices to families, schools, businesses, individuals and the community at large regardless of ability to pay, ethnicity, race, gender, age and/or sexual orientation.  www.councilsepa.org  About PRO-ACT PRO-ACT is the regional nonprofit organization working to mobilize and rally individuals in recovery from addiction, as well as their families, friends and allies in a campaign to end discrimination, broaden social understanding and achieve a just response to addiction as a public health crisis.  www.proact.org   Help 24/7    Contact our Information and Recovery Support Line 1-800-221-6633			There won't be admittance at the door if we sell out in advance, as happened in other cities      Order tickets HERE or call Kristin at 215-345-6644 ext 3114 VIP Reception and film: $75 Film: $15 (at door if available $20) Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Holy Family University Corner of Frankford and Grant Avenues, Philadelphia, PA (plenty of free parking) A catered VIP Reception will be held prior to the screening and will offer attendees the opportunity to talk with business leaders, legislators, experts in the field, the filmmaker and others VIP Reception: 6:00 pm Film: 7:00 pm (doors open 6:45 pm) Panel Discussion: 8:30 pm The moving story of The Anonymous People is told through the faces and voices of citizens, leaders, volunteers, corporate executives, public figures, and celebrities who are laying it all on the line to save the lives of others just like them. This passionate new public recovery movement aims to transform public opinion, engage communities and elected officials, and finally shift public policy toward lasting solutions. Help us to change the conversation from problems to solutions for America's top health problem! Any funds raised through this event will be used to support Advocacy and Recovery SOME SPONSORSHIP AND EXPO OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE  Send an email to Marita by clicking here or call her at 215-345-6644, ext. 3160 www.councilsepa.org

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Dear Joseph, I’m Pernilla, mother of two young children and in long-term recovery. I’m also a member of the National Parent Network at The Partnership at Drugfree.org. As a member, one of my roles is to listen. It’s to be there for parents who have children struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction. Parents who need the support and encouragement from others who share similar experiences.  That one-on-one conversation can make a huge difference to every mother and father in need, and I hope right now we can count on you to do two things to express your love and support. First, click below to Donate and help me and others in the National Parent Network be there for even more parents.  Second, please send this free Mother’s Day eCard to a loved one and let them know that they are in your thoughts and heart. I wish you and the moms in your life a very Happy Mother’s Day. Sincerely,Pernilla Burke

 

This 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.      https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaddictsmom/ 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) You can also send her the link to our online community.

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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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Law Enforcement Has Few Tools to Crack Down on Nitrous Oxide Abuse

By Join Together Staff | May 6, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed in Community Related, Drugs & Legal

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.”