June 28 v 26 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.

STEP 3 Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

What do we do if we were never taught to depend on God . Sure I went to catholic school where I spent eight years following impossible rules and useless dead traditions that we performed lifelessly year after year . Growing up , I learned too survive by trusting my gut ! My world was built on the here and now ,too get what I wanted whenever I wanted it . After time as I got older and colder I began too realize life was wearing me down and , I was tired of running ducking and dodging all the trouble . My self medicating ways were taking a heavy toll and life was getting pretty useless and I was getting tired of me . For most of my life I did not like me and addiction was causing me too really hate myself . I spent years in the sea of regret , fear , and guilt attached too me were the chains of addiction . I was beginning too sink and I did not care anymore ! It is one thing too believe in God but it is useless to live life without God calling the shots . That is why steps one thru three are a must if your tired of being sick and life is way too heavy . God will pick you up ,carry you , protect you , and guide you , but you have to give in , give up , and give Him all of you !

Job 11:13-15

Surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer,and give up your sins—even those you do in secret.Then you won’t be ashamed;you will be confident and fearless.

    

	COA on eBay .... Can U Help?
	To raise funds for scholarships to treatment for individuals without health insurance, COA is selling selected high value items thru eBay Giving Works. It's just like the Chinese auctions we have successfully hosted at many COA events....but global! We're hoping this will attract a larger audience for donated items, while also reaching individuals who may need our help. Click here to check out the sale.   If you would like to donate an item for sale, contact CityofAngelsNJ@hotmail.com.    This sale is being held to support Walk With the Angels, a major fundraiser for COA. Walk With the Angels will be held on September 14, 2014 in Mercer County Park to will support continued scholarships for recovery. The goal is to raise $50,000 and 100% of that will be used to send people to treatment for addiction and/or get them into sober living or medical care. Walk With the Angels will be an uplifting event with live music, vendors, food, testimonials from recoverees, live broadcast on COA Recovery Radio (www.coaradio.com) and much, much more! Please make a donation or register to walk - or just "like" the page to share on your Facebook - do it NOW! For details, click here.    * COA is a service organization: all COA services are completely free of charge and everyone who works for COA is a volunteer. That means we can be completely objective and impartial, recommending the best options for our clients, based upon their individual situations. For help with a drug problem, call COA at 609-910-4942 or visit us online at www.cityofangelsnj.org.

	On COARR
	Let's Talk About Recovery!   With 10 original shows, COARR plays Recovery Talk 24/7/365....past shows are available online at www.coaradio.com/pastshows.html and in each show's online archive.  Tune in thru the smartphone app (free in the iphone/droid stores) or on www.coaradio.com to hear what's playing now.....     If you missed COA's Open House this past Saturday, you can listen to one of the speakers on COARR.... Anne Weymouth, CAP, CCJAP, CSAT-C, ICADC, MS is currently the Supervisor of the Women's Program at Destination Hope.  Her background includes training in specialties such as sexual addiction, process addictions and trauma therapy.  Ms. Weymouth has a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, is a Certified Sexual Addiction and Trauma Therapist, Certified Criminal Justice Professional and is a Certified Addiction Professional.     This episode of "Women & Addiction", guest hosted by our own Ashlee M., includes Lisa, a recoveree with whom Anne worked closely and who credits Anne with helping her unravel traumatic memories and thereby control her addictive behavior....to listen, click here    Tune in to "Women & Addiction" this Tuesday, July 1 at 8:30 pm EST as Terri talks with Cheryl, a Mountainside mom with an amazing story of hope and redemption.    Cheryl got clean when she became pregnant with her son, then turned his death last fall into an opportunity to help others. She is now a certified Recovery Coach, and is building COA North in North Jersey.    Tune in to find out more at  www.coaradio.com or the COARR smartphone app....or click the link on the right!   To learn more about the Recovery Coaches, click here New Jersey Mother Has Warning About Heroin Listen to past COARR shows any time: For "Women & Addiction" with Terri Thomas, click here. For "Hope Fiend" with Minister Rich Mollica, click here. For "Emotional Sobriety" with Andy Finley MFT, click here. For "Journey Thru the 12 Steps with the Life Recovery Bible," click here. For "Share Your Scars" with Vicki, click here. For "Wings Over Water: Creativity in Recovery" with recovery musician Kathy Moser,  click here. For "Laughter & Recovery" with stand up comic Wil B. Kleen, click here. For "Relationships in Recovery" with Alexa, click here. For "Saving Lives" with COA Director of Interventions Tom Redneck Clark, click here. For "Nar-Anon Families of Addiction Information Line" click here .

Add Safety Warnings on Energy Drinks, Consumer Group Urges FDA
/By Join Together Staff
June 26th, 2014/


The consumer advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to put safety warnings on energy drinks, according to Reuters. The drinks have been linked to 17 deaths in the past two years.

The group wants the warning labels to tell consumers about the risk of heart attack, convulsion, and other adverse reaction to energy drinks.

CSPI says that while no study has proven that energy drinks have caused these deaths, 34 people have died in the United States in the past 10 years after consuming Monster, Rockstar or 5-Hour Energy. The group also is asking the FDA to reduce the amount of caffeine legally allowed in energy drinks to 71 milligrams per 12 ounces. This is the amount allowed in colas, the article notes.

A spokesperson for the FDA told Reuters, “This does not necessarily mean that the energy drink caused the death. Frequently there are other complicating factors, such as existing disease or medications the person may have been taking.”

“How many deaths will it take to get the FDA to protect consumers from energy drinks, with their high levels of caffeine and untested herbal and chemical ingredients?” CSPI Executive Director Michael F. Jacobson said in a news release. “Since the first batch of adverse event reports became public, the death count has essentially doubled, with dozens more injured. Yet the FDA is just standing by—no public warnings, no regulations, no testing required—nothing.”

In March, 2013, a group of health experts asked the FDA to restrict the amount of caffeine permitted in energy drinks. Eighteen physicians, public health experts and researchers wrote a letter to the FDA, saying the move is needed to protect children and teenagers from the potential risks of consuming large quantities of caffeine.

Some Colleges Starting to Sell Beer at Stadiums to Increase Revenue
/By Join Together Staff
June 26th, 2014/


Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas is among the schools that will start to sell beer and wine at football games this fall, in an effort to increase revenue, according to USA Today.

The school sold beer during basketball season this past year, netting six figures over the course of 12 games, the article notes.

With school athletic departments looking at multimillion-dollar obligations in new player benefits, more schools may look at alcohol sales as a way of increasing revenue. “It seems like it’s going that way, and I think you’ll see more doing it,” said Virginia Tech Athletics Director Whit Babcock. “But it’s a cultural issue at a place of higher education where there’s a tradition (of not selling it). I don’t know that it will be one of the top things on my agenda. But as more people do it … I’ll definitely be watching.”

While Babcock was Director of Athletics at the University of Cincinnati, beer was sold at most on-campus sporting events. “In my 2½ years there, we didn’t have any alcohol-related incidents, so it worked,” he said. “It opened my eyes that it could be done in a responsible way.”

Schools including Houston, Louisville, Memphis and Tulane all sell beer at their games. West Virginia started beer sales at football games in 2011. Arizona started to sell beer at home baseball games, played at an off-campus venue. The University of Texas earlier this year added beer and wine sales at some sporting events, including men’s and women’s basketball.

The NCAA does not sell alcohol at its championship sporting events, including the men’s basketball tournament, according to the newspaper. Most college athletic conferences leave the decision about whether to sell alcohol up to individual schools. The exception is the Southeastern Conference, which prohibits alcohol sales.

Combination of Heat and Alcohol Sends Teens Sent to Hospital After Concert in Boston
/By Join Together Staff
June 26th, 2014/


At least 22 teenagers attending an electronic dance music show in Boston were sent to the hospital on Wednesday. Many of them were suffering from a combination of alcohol and heat, ABC News reports.

Dozens more concertgoers were treated onsite. Signs of Molly and other illicit drugs were apparent, the article notes.

Organizers of summer music festivals are increasing drug screening, after four people died at festivals last year. The deaths were linked to Molly. Concertgoers should expect sniffer dogs, pat-downs and other drug screening measures. Music festivals will provide medical tents with doctors, nurses and emergency medical technicians.

In April, organizers of New York’s Electric Zoo three-day event said this year fans will be required to view an anti-drug public service announcement online in order for their festival wristbands to activate. The event will start later in the day, to reduce exposure to the sun. In addition, the organizers will scrutinize vendors more closely. The festival may place “amnesty bins” at the gates, so fans can drop off illicit substances before they are searched.

In 2013, the last day of Electric Zoo was canceled after two concertgoers died after taking Molly. Medical experts say club drugs are especially dangerous when they are taken in warm temperatures by people who are dehydrated and who exert themselves at all-day events.

Last year’s Electric Zoo festival included safety measures such as on-site emergency treatment centers, free bottled water, and periodic safety announcements. After the event, the promoters brought together an advisory board of doctors, security consultants and DJs to prevent future drug-related deaths.

Attached is our July calendar for PRO-ACT’s Central Bucks Recovery Resource Center. Also attached you will find our NEW programs. The “New Health & Wellness Program”. This comprehensive 7 week, 7 session program will help you find the Sacred part of Your Sobriety through Health & Wellness. This is an integral component of your recovery program. The next NEW Program is “The Women’s Recovery Group”. This 6 week, 6 session program will help you find yourself with a support group. This program will help women in recovery discover & discuss things like Real World Living, Acceptance and Relationships with your women peers in recovery. The next NEW Program is “Understanding Recovery”. This great program meets every 4th Tuesday of the month. This group is a support group dealing with ALL STAGES of RECOVERY. This group will help both males and females in the Guiding Principles of Recovery. Things like living sober and sponsorship. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND. Call Rick at 215-345-6644 x 3151 or email at rpetrolawicz@councilsepa.org with any and all questions with any program being offered. Sign up today!


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HAVE A SAFE – CLEAN & SOBER 4TH OF JULY!!

Rick Petrolawicz

CRS/ Volunteer Coordinator

The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc/ PRO-ACT

Central Bucks Recovery Resource Center

252 W. Swamp Road, Bailiwick Office Campus, Unit 12

Doylestown, PA 18901

Phone: (215) 345-6644 ext 3151

Fax: (215) 348-3377

24 Hour Information Line: (800)221-6333

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