Women Who Drink Alcohol May Have Increased Risk of Persistent HPV Infection

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September 10th, 2014/

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Women who drink alcohol may have an increased risk of persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to researchers in Korea. Some varieties of the virus have the potential to cause cervical abnormalities that can lead to cancer.

Most cases of HPV disappear on their own, but in some cases the infection persists, Yahoo Health reports. The virus is sexually transmitted.

The Korean researchers tested 9,230 women for HPV and asked them about their alcohol intake. They found women who drank alcohol were almost three times more likely than non-drinkers to test positive for HPV at the beginning of the study, and again after two years.

Women who had been drinking for five or more years were 2.3 times more likely to have persistent HPV, compared with those who started drinking less than five years before. The more women drank, the greater the odds of their having persistent HPV. Women who drank three or more glasses of beer in one sitting were three times as likely to test positive for HPV, compared with non-drinkers.

The findings are published in Epidemiology & Infection.

While it is not known why drinkers might face a higher risk of persistent HPV infection, the researchers said alcohol may lead to folate deficiency. This could alter a person’s DNA, which in turn could lead to cancer, they wrote.

Binge Drinking in Pregnancy Can Increase Children’s Risk of Problems in School: Study

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September 11th, 2014/

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A study that followed the children of women who admitted to binge drinking in pregnancy found the children had an increased risk of hyperactivity and inattention when they reached age 11. These children also were more likely to get lower marks on school exams.

The study included more than 4,000 participants in England and Australia. The researchers took into account many lifestyle and social factors, such as the mother’s age, education and mental health, whether she smoked tobacco, or used marijuana or other drugs during pregnancy. The study is published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Binge drinking was defined as having four or more alcoholic drinks in a day on at least one occasion during pregnancy, Medical Daily reports. The mothers were questioned about their drinking habits twice during their pregnancy, and again when their child was 5. One-fourth of the mothers said they engaged in binge drinking at least once during their pregnancy. At age 11, parents and teachers completed questionnaires about the children’s mental health. The researchers also examined information about the children’s academic performance. The effects of a mother’s binge drinking were more pronounced in girls, the study found.

Previous studies have found a link between a mother’s binge drinking in pregnancy and their children’s mental health at ages 4 and 7.

“Women who are pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant should be aware of the possible risks associated with episodes of heavier drinking during pregnancy, even if this only occurs on an occasional basis,” lead researcher Professor Kapil Sayal from the University of Nottingham said in a news release. “The consumption of four or more drinks in a day may increase the risk for hyperactivity and inattention problems and lower academic attainment even if daily average levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy are low.”

Join The Addict's Mom Live Online Video Meeting with Judy Bummler and Dr. Andrew Kolodny of the Fed Up Rally! Right from the comfort of your own home.

The Addict's Mom has Partnered with the Fed Up Rally....Join us this Thursday September 11th, 2014 at 7:00pm for our Online Live Video Meeting on In the Rooms www.intherooms.com.

Judy Rummler is the founder and President of the Steve Rummler Hope Foundation, working to provide hope for those with chronic pain and the disease of addiction. She lost her son Steve to an opioid overdose in 2011 ... after he became addicted to the painkillers that were prescribed to him for his chronic pain.

In 2013 Judy helped to form the FED UP! Coalition and became its first Chair. She has served as Chair of the Steering Committee for the first two FED UP! Rallies. The mission of the FED UP! Coalition is to create one voice calling for an end to the epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths attributed to opioids (including heroin) and other prescription drugs.

Dr. Andrew Kolodny M.D. who is Phoenix Houses Chief Medical Officer. Dr Koloday started his career with a keen interest in public health and a passion for helping those who are suffering from addiction.

Dr. Kolodny is a featured speaker at the Fed Up Rally.

DON'T MISS: Walk with the Angels on Sept. 14..... Latest news: coming to Walk with the Angels this coming Sunday, September 14th will be Wayfaring Wellness, who will be giving free massages to walkers & runners. Massage can help loosen the muscles, induce relaxation, and promote healing. It also just feels really good! To learn more about Hamilton-based Wayfaring Wellness, click here. Also at Walk with the Angels will be Riss Conforti, a Third Level Reiki practitioner and recoveree who will be offering complimentary Reiki energy therapy sessions. Reiki is an ancient Japanese practice that works on the energy body to stimulate mental, emotional and physical healing.  Many thanks to these very generous and talented people!  They will be joining Cornerstone Health & Fitness, COA Recovery Radio, food vendors, recovery community vendors, and many others to make COA's first ever recovery walk a very, very special day. If you haven't already registered for the Walk, don't delay!  So far, more than 200 walkers & runners are registered. https://www.crowdrise.com/WalkWiththeAngels    Walk With the Angels will be held onSeptember 14, 2014 in Mercer County Park to will support continued scholarships for recovery. It will feature live music from Dana Isles & Facedown as well as Dirty Jerzee (formerly Soulfire), testimonials from recoverees, great food, vendors & more.... The goal is to raise $50,000 that will be used to send people to treatment for addiction and/or get them into sober living or medical care. So far, over 500 people have donated and almost $40,000 has been raised! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has helped make this event a success!     *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 atwww.cityofangelsnj.org. Merchandise Donations Wanted! Would you like to donate to a worthy cause but not able to give cash? City of Angels NJ, Inc. now accepts donations of merchandise! We are looking for high-value items we can re-sell to fund our operations and provide treatment scholarships to individuals without other resources.  So far, we've successfully sold exercise and sporting equipment, electronics, watches and more..... If you have an item you would like to donate, please contactCityofAngelsNJ@hotmail.com.  Recovery Coach Training   Just in: dates for the final 2014 Recovery Coach training class. So far, COA has trained more than 70 recovery coaches, who are using their skills in their professional careers, service work (like at COA!), and personal lives. For details about COA's Recovery Coaches, click here. This will be COA's 4th class, and will be held Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.  For details about this class, or to register, click here.  If you are interested in this training, PLEASE REGISTER ASAP. There has been a lot of interest in this class, and we expect it to fill soon, especially since COA offers the class at a substantial discount to identical trainings from other organizations. On COARR  Let's Talk About Recovery! With 10 original shows, COARR plays Recovery Talk 24/7/365....past shows are available online atwww.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..... COARR will be broadcasting LIVE from Walk with the Angels on September 14! Stop in to listen or go on air!   NEW ON COARR! Coming this Saturday....a show dedicated to healing from childhood sexual abuse. Lynn W. shares her powerful story, speaks with others who have been abused and have been affected by abuse, and begins the healing process.  Tune in at www.coaradio.com. To learn more about SFTP, click the image at right to watch a short video clip. CJ Non Profit Stop Feeding the Predators     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.

September 10 Chp 38 v 4 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS

My guilt overwhelms me - It is a burden too heavy to bear .

Step 8 - Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

Burden - a load, especially a heavy one.

Overwhelm - to affect (someone) very strongly. : to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with. : to defeat (someone or something) completely ...

The pains we cause others become a load that we carry .How many times have you replayed it in your head . How often do you lose sleep ! What causes you to feel sick to the stomach . GUILT ! It is a prison that will eat you alive and then bury you . Steps 4 through 8 will turn the lights on in your prison but you must use the keys offered in step 8 to open the door .Everyone knows how thick and heavy a prison door is.The door is designed to keep you trapped . No one else can open the door it is too heavy and it is your door to be opened only by you and GOD . 

With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape. (Proverbs 11:9)

The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.                                                   and           Pennsylvania Recovery Organization --      Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT)  Recovery in Our Communities September 9, 2014      Like us on Facebook                                   www.councilsepa.org                       Follow us on Twitter   Information and Recovery Support Line 24/7: 800-221-6333 Not all of us can do great things.    But we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa TAKE THE RECOVERY CHALLENGE! Post A Video Or Make A Donation To Support Recovery The Recovery Challenge is to post a short video (two minutes or less) on social media explaining how recovery has changed your life and pass the challenge on to at least four other people.  If you cannot make a video then make a donation to Recovery Walks 2014!  You have 24 hours to take the challenge.  Use hashtags #recoverywalkschallenge and #RecoveryWalks2014.  Watch the video that started the Recovery Challenge from PRO-ACT's own Sean Brinda.  Everyone has a story about recovery!  A person in recovery, a family member or friend. Neighbors, Teachers, Parents, Coaches, Pastors, Counselors, Law Enforcement, Pubic Officials - anyone who has seen the problems caused by substance use and mental health problems, and wants to raise awareness about the reality of recovery, health and wellness in our communities.  Accept the challenge and together we will reduce stigma, fight discrimination and show the world the Power and Hope of Recovery.   THE COUNCIL WILL ATTEND WHITE HOUSE EVENT  Celebrating The 25th Anniversary of Recovery Month   Bev Haberle, Executive Director of The Council, has been invited to The White House for a special event by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on September 17, 2014 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Recovery Month.  This special event will take place from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on September 17, 2014 and will stream live onwww.WhiteHouse.gov/Live.  The event will feature tweets with questions for panelists in recovery on stage. To submit a question on Twitter, tweet at @Botticelli44 using the hashtag #RecoveryatWH at any time prior to or during the event. Supporting persons in recovery from addiction has become a major component of the National Drug Control Strategy.  Please encourage your friends, family members and recovery community to tune in.  Some Upcoming Events Sept. 17th: Meet The Council Open House, 8 - 9 am at 252 West Swamp Road, Bailiwick Office Campus, Unit 12, Doylestown, PA 18901 September 12th: 7:05 pm. Recovery Night at the Baseball Game, Phillies vs. Marlins, Citizens Bank Park. Click here for tickets.  September 20th: PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2014, Great Plaza, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. Click here to register and get more information. FREE SHOWING OF "THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE"  SEPT. 23RD  7-9:00PM AT DEL VAL COLLEGE, LIFE SCIENCE BUILDING, DOYLESTOWN, PA.   Employment Opportunities: Please click here

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