Best of the Week: November 14–21 COMING UP IN THE FIX// Homeless and Addicted * Drug Scandals on Wall Street* Smuggling Drugs in Prison * Food Addiction * Have We Grown Past Anonymity? *Junkies in the Hurricane * Passing the Sobriety Test * Happy Thanksgiving! * PLUS: Other incisive articles OLD HABITS// America's Senior Addiction Problem The Fix Q&A with Dr. Damon Raskin and Mrs. Ruth Dent about the addiction epidemic amongst the elderly from a professional and a personal perspective respectively. By John Lavitt PROFESSIONAL VOICES// Lift Up The Hood Can resilience be taught as a skill that can be applied as part of addiction treatment? By Richard Juman TOUGH LOVE// Florida’s Marchman Act: Why Involuntary Commitment Works Mandating addicts to treatment often prevents later incarceration. By Jessica Zimmer SOCIETY// Addiction on the Rise in the Hispanic Community Latinos have reduced access to treatment programs and lower participation and retention rates. By Jeanene Swanson SLIDESHOW// The Top Ten Addiction Movies You Have Never Seen Forget Trainspotting and Leaving Las Vegas, here’s a list that goes from Sinatra to Pacino. By Kristen McGuiness   BEST OF THE QUICK FIX Research Shows Cannabinoids Slow Tumor Growth in Aggressive Cancer DEA Investigation Surprises Two NFL Teams Bob Marley to Headline Mainstream Marijuana Brand Brain Damage Caused By Meth Looks a Lot Like Schizophrenia Ohio Lawmakers Could Face Random Drug Testing Bill Cosby Won't Respond to Allegations of Drugging and Raping Women COMMENT OF THE WEEK Cultured Care This week, Jeanene Swanson looked into how addiction is hitting Latinos harder than ever. One reader provided insight on how treatment could better work with Latino culture: Comfortable and pleasant personal connection with the individual providing the services is of the utmost importance, even more so than the quality or the benefits of the service provided. A Latino will often accept poor performance over what may be available that is superior if he/she feels understood and respected. It's often of greater importance than the purpose of the business being transacted. Whites dealing with Latinos hardly ever get that. -stingyfinger MORE »

National Prevention Week Partners SEE MORE SAMHSA is proud to partner with Rockers In Recovery along with the following federal agencies and national organizations, and thanks them for their support of  National Prevention Week.  Read More   Does Awareness & Prevention Help ?  "I just wanted to thank you guys at RIR for helping me get into rehab last February. I even was allowed to bring my guitar! It was good because it forced me to deal with issues I had buried. I struggled quite a bit but finally the miracle happened for me. The obsession to use has been lifted and I love life and my recovery and I am looking forward to a year clean so I can go to hospitals and jails to spread the message of recovery. Without your help I would have overdosed because I felt hopeless to get into rehab. You guys put me in touch with the person who found a place for me when all others turned me down because of my Medicare. I will never forget and will pass it on whenever possible." Alicia T.   BIGGEST QUESTION ASKED BY PRIVATE ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAMS "HOW DOES HELPING THE COMMUNITY  GIVE US ROI"  Some addiction conferences are charging upwards of $20,000 or more to just host a lunch at their events.  Just to get a couple of referrals out of it. OUR QUESTION TO THEM -  How is that $20,000 helping the "community" where the issues of addiction are raging every minute and from where you get your ROI with every intake.  READ MORE   "MEET THE TREATMENT CENTERS WHO GET IT" Become a proud to supporter of RIR  Dear Friends & Supporters, We at RIR would like to meet with you in person or by phone. Support the community with your awareness and prevention information. You can do this by being a part of Addiction Awareness & Prevention Through Rock-N-Roll and Art.    Information On Supporting  Please feel free to also call me 954-826-5968. Thank You, John Hollis  Meet The RIR Team  Music & Art Festival February 13th &14th 2015 SEE MORE I Would Like To Make A Personal Donation To RIR    Personal Donations Are 100% Tax Deductible Rockers In Recovery Inc. non-profit (501(c)(3) was created in July 2012 for "Addiction Awareness & Prevention Through Rock-N-Roll". The money donated goes to funding production of 2015 Free Addiction Awareness & Prevention Concerts and Festivals using live Rock-N-Roll music as the cornerstone. We thank you in advance for your support. LOOK WHO'S TALKING ABOUT RIR "For several years I have received information on RIR and today, I decided to read some of the information. Originally I thought RIR was a passing thing, but I Was Wrong. Thank you for not giving up and continuing to send out your information. I now see the great opportunity of Addiction Awareness and Prevention service you provide to our communities. I look forward to working with RIR in 2015.  I serve as a Chaplain Supervisor within Bridges of America, Inc.  Thank you." Ginery Twichell, Chaplain Supervisor - Bridges of America, Inc. XXXX "Rockers In Recovery and The RIR All-Star Band helped make the Pro-Act Recovery Walk a huge success this year. It was directly through RIR's branding and PR. Thank You RIR for all you did. People are still talking about how great the RIR All-Star Band was." Thank You RIR Fred Martin, Philadelphia Pro-Act  XXXX "RIR came to Aberdeen WA. and produced the best event we have ever had with our organization. They not only filled the seats. They also branded and marketed the organization to the point we are having them back in 2015".  Thank You RIR you all Rock. Erin Riffe - Program Administrator, Washington State  ESD 113, Behavioral Health and Student Support   XXXX "My husband and I participated in Rockers in Recovery's fundraiser for the Special Olympics and we were impressed with how organized and professional the RIR event was. RIR and the Rockers in Recovery band are making a difference because they are leading by example. People believe recovery is possible when they realize they are not struggling alone. RIR's message is one that resonates with every community. The great lengths they take help those who cannot help themselves is truly inspirational". Susan Israel- Wife of Broward County Sheriff XXXX  "Thank you so much Rockers In Recovery for helping with so many in the NYC area that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The event was one of the best we ever seen produced."  Thank you for your support. The Graybeards  XXXX  "Rockers In Recovery it was amazing what your organization did in such a short amount of time for our organization. Thank You and if there is anything we can ever do to help you in return don't hesitate to reach out to us."     West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department  XXXX  "John and Lori, coming all the way up to New York City to help us in our time of need says so much for the character of your organization and both of you personally.  It was an amazing event and we are truly grateful for your support."   The Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department  "Where words fail, music speaks." - Hans Christian Andersen STAY IN TOUCH           877.799.8773