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Lighthouse Network Expands Team with Hiring of Therapist Network Coordinator   Lighthouse Network is proud to announce the hiring of Jennifer A. Fequiere as Therapist Network Coordinator. Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University and is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Southeastern University. Previously, she served as Director of Treatment at a juvenile justice program for at-risk youth. In this position, she coordinated outpatient counseling for both the youth and their families. She also facilitated daily Anger Replacement and Skills Streaming groups. Jennifer went on to work at Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, a Christ-centered residential care program, assisting children and adolescents who were removed from their families for various reasons. She coordinated counseling for the youth with the local agency Hope for Tomorrow, a community-based services center that offers child and family counseling, family support, and a transitional living program. Jennifer’s role with Lighthouse Network will include expanding the reach of influence by enlisting counselors and therapists, and creating a broader span of services for people in need of hope, compassion and support through Christian counseling. She is called to help people get the counseling they need and works according to her life’s verse: “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” Colossians 3:23-24. To learn more about Jennifer, click here... Teen’s Death Puts New Focus on Dangers of Powdered Caffeine   The death of a teenager in Ohio is putting a renewed focus on the dangers of powdered caffeine. Logan Stiner, 18, the prom king at an Ohio high school, died of cardiac arrhythmia and a seizure after overdosing on the substance. After his sudden death on May 27, more than 70 micrograms of caffeine per milliliter of blood were found in his system—about 23 times the amount in a typical coffee or soda. His mother found several bags of caffeine powder in the family’s home after his death and had no idea he was using the substance. Students had been warned during prom and graduation season about the dangers of heroin and prescription painkillers, but no one thought to alert the teens about a substance found every day in coffee, soda and chocolate. Dr. Karl Benzio, founder, executive director and a psychiatrist at Lighthouse Network (www.844LifeChange.org), says the brain’s circuitry is adversely affected by caffeine in general—even in small amounts—so the easy availability of these potent pure caffeine powders should be alarming to parents. “When kids use caffeine, their brain chemistry is affected at an early age,” Benzio said. “Soon, they will psychologically need that jolt to start their day. Over the past few decades, we’ve seen a 70 percent increase in caffeine consumption among children and adolescents. Even kids in middle school are drinking coffee on a regular basis. When the need for alertness gets out of control, teens can turn to stronger, more dangerous substances, and the results can be tragic, as in Logan Stiner’s short life.” Click here to read more... Tune in to hear Lighthouse Network's Karl Benzio, MD, on the air! UPCOMING INTERVIEWS: YES-FM | Toledo, Ohio 7:40 a.m. EST Tuesday, August 5 Program: AM Mayhem with Tommy Briggs "Dangers of Powdered Caffeine" Listen online: yeshome.com PAST INTERVIEWS: KKLA | Los Angeles "What Does It Take to be a Christian Man and Pastor?" Listen online... Cornerstone Television | One-to-One "Divorce-Proofing Marriage" Watch online...   Check out other media interviews including TV appearances, radio programs, print features and articles here... Lighthouse Network Radio Feature:"Life Change with Dr. Karl” Lighthouse Network is sharing its newest, life-changing radio features with the purpose of bringing scientific expertise and Biblical principles together to examine some common daily struggles to help people successfully navigate life’s obstacles and enjoy fulfilled lives. Lighthouse Network's "Life Change with Dr. Karl" radio feature airs Monday through Friday on more than 425 radio stations nationwide. Listen to "Life Change with Dr. Karl" from July 28: Stimuli--God Is Sovereign Listen to "Life Change with Dr. Karl" from July 29: Stimuli--Neutral Listen to "Life Change with Dr. Karl" from July 30: Perception--Most Important Listen to "Life Change with Dr. Karl" from July 31: Perception--So Many Thoughts We want your input! Which question would you like answered or what issue would you like addressed in the Life Change radio program? We’ve had a great response from our 425 radio stations airing "Life Change with Dr. Karl," and we want to make sure we are providing information that is practical and useful to you! Is there a list of tips or other issue you would like to hear Dr. Karl address? Please let us know by emailing us at info@lighhousenetwork.org.   Click here to listen to “Life Change with Dr. Karl” archives or read transcripts. Truth For Women Mentor Training September 27 | Bethlehem, PA This event will train ladies who mentor other women who are struggling. They will be trained in counseling and in teaching decision-making skills using the SPEARS decision-making model. Moments of Change 2014 Addictions Conference September 29-October 2 | Palm Beach, FL Dr. Karl Benzio, MD will present on "Addiction: Sin, Disease, or Psychological Defect?" as well as his SPEARS decision-making model, which is key to real biological-psychological-spiritual treatment by integrating science and faith. He encourages people to practically apply the Bible in daily living to truly renew the mind.  Focus on the Family Physicians Resource Council October 1-5 | Colorado Springs, CO This is a meeting of Christian physicians who help guide and define Focus' position on various medical and psychiatric/psychological issues which affect individuals, families, society and public policy. All Access ARC Conference November 4-6 | Saddleback Church, Orange County, CA Dr. Benzio will equip church leaders with his insights in decision-making and using science to glean transformational truths out of the Bible for practical growth and maximum fulfillment. National Association of Christian Social Workers National Conference November 6-9 | Annapolis, MD Lighthouse Network's Dr. Karl Benzio will lead a workshop on how to be a shining light through godly decision-making skills as he teaches his unique bio-psycho-spiritual model which actually rewires your brain circuits, thus renewing your mind as Romans 12:1-2 clearly states. Click here to view all events.  Resources from Lighthouse Network

Within Reach Fulfilling relationships, managing life in a healthy way and attaining our life’s potential are all “Within Reach” in this video curriculum.  Depression: Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit Depression is a debilitating disorder that affects people of all ages, races and income levels. This video walks through a Biblical perspective on depression and helps viewers develop skills to cope.  Edging Forward   This video curriculum focuses on advancing toward our goals by small strategic movements. Life’s storms pound us, so how will we reach our destination?

Free Stepping Stones Devotional Click here to receive The Stepping Stones Daily Devotional, which will encourage and challenge you while helping you grow in your daily walk with God. If you or someone you love needs help, call our FREE 24/7 Lighthouse Network addiction and counseling helpline, 1-844-LIFE-CHANGE (1-844-543-3242). Lighthouse Network is a Christian-based, non-profit organization that offers an addiction and mental health counseling helpline providing treatment options and resources to equip people and organizations with the skills necessary to shine God's glory to the world, stand strong on a solid foundation in the storms of their own lives, and provide guidance and safety to others experiencing stormy times, thus impacting their lives, their families and the world. Lighthouse Network offers help through two main service choices: Lighthouse Life Change Helpline (1-844-LIFE-CHANGE, 1-844-543-3242), a 24-hour free, national crisis call center, where specialists (Care Guides) help callers understand and access customized treatment options. Life Growth and self-help training resources for daily life, including online and DVD series and training events to help individuals achieve their potential.   unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences Follow Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter

The Addict's Mom

Barbara Theodosiou

Barbara Theodosiou has invited you to the event 'Addict's Mom Lights of Hope' on The Addict's Mom!

Please click on the link below, then click on invite your friends, your invitations make a huge difference to our overall success.

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Time: September 1, 2014 from 9pm to 9:15pm

Location: Home, House of Worship, Treatment Center, Parks, City Hall, Community Centers, State Capitals just about anywhere.

Organized By: Barbara Theodosiou

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Please go to The Lights of Hope Main Event Page located athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1528041874081908/?ref_dashboard_filter=hosting Click attending even if you are lighting a candle at home, click please be kind enough to click on the INVITE button and invite your friends to the Lights of Hope Main Event. Our hope remains strong and our candles will shine bright as we bring awareness and hope to this terrible disease that is robbing the lives of those who matter most...our children.

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“The Addict’s Mom,” a group focusing on the mothers of addicted children. The relationship between the mother and addicted child is unique;

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Rockers In Recovery August Newsletter August 2014 RIR Magazine  Info RIR Website RIR Radio RIR Store RIR Blog RIR Fan Page FEATURED DIRECTORY SOUND PILLOW Rockers In Recovery Newsletter is dedicated to addiction recovery through music, news, interviews, events, and festivals taking place within the clean and sober community. CALL 877-799-8773  Upcoming Gigs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Recovery Walk - September 20, 2014   Fort Lauderdale, FL - RIR Music Festival - November 1, 2014 SEPTEMBER 20- RECOVERY WALK and CONCERT - 20,000 Expected   Thanks RIR Supporters Philadelphia Pro-Act Announced  117 Teams have registered for the "RECOVERY WALK and CONCERT" just last week alone. The 1st time in a 13 year history of the event that they have had so many teams register this early. 20,000 Attended in 2013, Lets go for 30,000 in 2014.     Upcoming Gigs Casey Montana Rogers along with The RIR All-Star Band will be back in Baltimore September 28, 2014 at the Mountain Manor Treatment Center. Casey performed there as part of Rockers In Recovery  Unplugged in May of this year. We are looking at a full day of Rock-N-Roll Sober Fun !!!   The History Of Rockers In Recovery  RIR and the Band of All-stars have been rocking the addiction recovery community since 2008. RIR and its squad of musicians have delivered 16 concerts and 3 festivals all promoting addiction awareness. READ MORE      ADDICTION HELP IS A WE PROCESS   Addiction Help is an ongoing process of self-determination and self-discipline. While the rewards are not always immediate, beautiful gifts wait if you are patient and can take direction. Not until we stop denying our own past and begin sharing our wounds, will we allow ourselves to be loved by other people.  READ MORE    RIR ALL-STAR BAND SPONSOR   Music as a Spiritual Solution By Holly Romine; Recovery from substance abuse and addiction encourage finding a spiritual solution through admitting powerlessness over drugs and alcohol. While admitting powerlessness over addiction can be relatively easy with the help of treatment, applying spiritual principals to all other areas of life can be more challenging. But music can, by its very nature, provide a spiritual connection and foundation in recovery. Read More Click HERE   THE ANTIDOTE FOR ADDICTION  In reading this book, you will discover that you are much more powerful than your addiction, much more powerful than the obsessive thoughts, compulsive feelings, and physical cravings that create so much pain and suffering in your life and the lives of those you love. Read More  RIR All-STAR BAND SPONSOR Summertime Is Concert Time  RIR is kicking off the concert tour season this June 27, 2014 in Aberdeen, Washington, where the RIR East Coast All-Stars, Current Musical Directors Lou Esposito (Joe Walsh) and Mark Bosch (Ian Hunter), are rockin' the west coast, in addition to Casey Montana Rogers making her grand debut. Read More Click HERE  Report reveals millions of young adults use illicit substances every day SAMHSA's data also reveals that, every day, thousands of young adults use illicit substances for the first time. This includes 2,470 first uses of marijuana, 1,754 first time non-medical uses of prescription pain relievers, 1,561 first uses  of hallucinogens, 1,200 first uses of cocaine, 850 first uses of stimulants, 566 first uses of inhalants, 258 first uses of heroin, and 174 first uses of methamphetamine's.  Read More Click HERE  Thank you to our 17,000 Email fans, and the millions we reach everyday through Rockers In Recovery. I want to thank you for your support.    Lori Sullivan - Co-Founder Rockers In Recovery 954-826-5968 Email Lori