Saturday, March 8, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
February 7 v 1 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB
Follow my advice, my son;
always treasure my commands.
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.
Live the way you always lived and you will continue to be lost empty afraid and addicted . Work the twelve steps and read and follow Gods instruction manual and you will live like you never lived before.
New Road to Recovery Meeting and Concert
Good morning everyone, wanted to let everyone know we will be starting a new road to recovery meeting led by Michael Howard at the self help movement addictions treatment center at 2600 South Hampton Road in Philadelphia it is on the corner of Roosevelt Boulevard and South Hampton Road. Starting next Thursday at 7 p.m. And following every 2nd 3rd and 4th Thursdays. If you are interested in supporting this meeting with Michael please contact him ASAP at 215 205 7749. also we will be doing a concert on March 30th Sunday at 5:30 p.m At the treatment center with full band, testimony and the message. this is an awesome opportunity because they are basically a secular rehab allowing religious programming now to be apart of what they do. I am currently putting the details together for the concert and coordinating with Michael for the meetings if you have any questions you can call me or Michael on both of these upcoming events. Blessings!!
Survey of Women Treated for Addiction Finds Many Used Prescription Drugs, Heroin
By Join Together Staff | March 6, 2014 | Leave a comment | Filed in Addiction, Drugs, Prescription Drugs & Treatment
A new survey of affluent women treated for alcohol and drug addiction finds prescription medication and heroin are their leading drugs of choice.
The online survey of 102 former patients, conducted by Caron Treatment Centers, found many women surveyed said they cared for their children, had careers and volunteered during their active addiction.
Seventy percent of the women who abused prescription drugs said they were initially prescribed the drugs legally for a physical or emotional ailment. The survey found 55 percent of respondents who were treated for an addiction to illegal drugs were also abusing heroin. Significant factors that led to addiction included a critical internal voice, depression and anxiety.
A majority of the women were married with children, but they said they were most likely to abuse drugs or alcohol when they were by themselves. The survey found 61 percent of respondents had a household income of $100,000 or more when they entered treatment.
Michelle Maloney, Executive Director of Treatment Services at Hanley Center, a Caron Treatment Center, said in a statement, “Female addicts often experience a lot of shame about using alcohol and drugs. They often feel they are the only ones with these problems. But we want them to know they are not alone. There are millions of women in recovery and all women deserve to get the help they need to live a healthy and productive life.”
A new survey of affluent women treated for alcohol and drug addiction finds prescription medication and heroin are their leading drugs of choice.
The online survey of 102 former patients, conducted by Caron Treatment Centers, found many women surveyed said they cared for their children, had careers and volunteered during their active addiction.
Seventy percent of the women who abused prescription drugs said they were initially prescribed the drugs legally for a physical or emotional ailment. The survey found 55 percent of respondents who were treated for an addiction to illegal drugs were also abusing heroin. Significant factors that led to addiction included a critical internal voice, depression and anxiety.
A majority of the women were married with children, but they said they were most likely to abuse drugs or alcohol when they were by themselves. The survey found 61 percent of respondents had a household income of $100,000 or more when they entered treatment.
Michelle Maloney, Executive Director of Treatment Services at Hanley Center, a Caron Treatment Center, said in a statement, “Female addicts often experience a lot of shame about using alcohol and drugs. They often feel they are the only ones with these problems. But we want them to know they are not alone. There are millions of women in recovery and all women deserve to get the help they need to live a healthy and productive life.”
U.S. Attorney General and Republicans Join in Opposition to Stiff Drug Sentencing Laws
By Join Together Staff | March 6, 2014 | Leave a comment | Filed in Drugs, Legal & LegislationU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is joining with libertarian Republicans, including Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, in opposing mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders.
This political alliance may make it politically feasible to significantly liberalize sentencing laws, according to The New York Times. Libertarian-minded Republicans oppose long prison sentences because they see them as ineffective and expensive, the article notes. Rand is backing a sentencing overhaul bill in the Senate, and the House is considering similar legislation.
In August, Holder announced a Justice Department plan to change how some non-violent drug offenders are prosecuted. Low-level, nonviolent drug offenders who are not tied to large-scale drug organizations or gangs will not face mandatory minimum sentences.
Under the plan, severe penalties will be used only for serious, high-level or violent drug traffickers. Holder will give federal prosecutors instructions about writing their criminal complaints when they charge low-level drug offenders, in order to avoid triggering mandatory minimum sentences. Certain laws mandate minimum sentences regardless of the facts of the case.
In December, President Obama commuted the sentences of eight federal inmates who had been convicted of crack-cocaine offenses. Six of the inmates were sentenced to life in prison. The inmates likely would have received much shorter terms under current drug laws and sentencing rules.
While powder and crack cocaine are two forms of the same drug, until recently, a drug dealer who sold crack cocaine was subject to the same sentence as a dealer who sold 100 times as much powder cocaine.
The Fair Sentencing Act, enacted in 2010, reduced the disparity from 100 to 1 to 18 to 1, for people who committed their crimes after the law took effect. As a result, many defendants who are caught with small amounts of crack are no longer subject to mandatory prison sentences of five to 10 years. Those convicted of crack-cocaine crimes tend to be black, while those convicted of powder-cocaine offenses tend to be white.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
MARCH 6 v 32 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB
But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool,
for he destroys himself.
STEP 9 We made direct amends to such people except when to do so would injure them or others.
I struggled this morning with this one. But it is something that must be discussed. Way back in my addictive state I was guilty of this one . Sex can be a drug in its own sense of the word and I know most of you will agree that's true , but most will not be willing to openly admit that they are guilty of this . Step nine teaches to make amends except when to do so would injure others. Lets examine what is more damaging ! Carrying guilt shame or regret or coming clean and causing alot of pain and hurt for the other party . I chose the first ,even when I was getting a divorce I could have used it as weapon to cause harm but what would be the point . Marriage is a sacred thing and we must guard it . There are some of you out there who are contemplating committing the haineaous act . My advice work it out with your signifcant other they are worth it ! Its the least you can do after all the hell you put them through .
Jesus said I am the truth the life the way no one comes unto the father but through me.
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