Monday, December 29, 2014

The Fix: Addiction and Recovery, Straight Up
Best of the Week:
December 20–26
COMING UP IN THE FIX// Do Drug Treatment Programs In Prison Work? * New Year’s Meditation * Anxiety * Using The 12 Steps As A Tool In Trauma Treatment *New Ask An Expert on Antidepressants and Sex * Happy New Year! * PLUS: Other incisive articles
HOLIDAYS// Sentimental Hygiene, The Sanity Clause and Holiday Benders
The eight weeks between Halloween and New Year’s Eve are a minefield of triggers for people in recovery. . .
By Dawn Roberts
TIMING// Uncrazy Holidays
I’d decided to wean off an antidepressant just in time for a holiday meltdown and, in typical fashion, was going about it very quietly. This was a kamikaze move, though sure, I had my reasons.
By Kristen Rybandt
MOTHERS// Transforming Trauma into Recovery
A mother's fierce determination to overcome severe abuse empowers her own recovery and helps her family heal.
By Barry Lessin
Q&A// The Patron Saint of Harm Reduction
The Fix Q&A with Dan Bigg of the Chicago Recovery Alliance on exasperation, solutions and everything in between.
By Zachary Siegel
YOUR WORDS// Comment Section in a Recovery Magazine—A Love Poem
Netizens say the darndest things.
By Dillon Murphy
 
BEST OF THE QUICK FIX
Christie Declares War on Drugs 'Hasn't Worked'
New York Addresses Heroin Crisis With Movie Theater PSAs
Jackie Chan's Son Formally Charged With Drug Offense
Supreme Court Rejects Stricter Regulations on Abortion Drugs
Florida Trio Arrested for Turning Teen Into Drug-Addicted Prostitute
Kardashians Keep Dave Grohl From Smoking Pot
COMMENT OF THE WEEK
The Addict's Back
This week, Zachary Siegel spoke with Dan Bigg about his struggles pushing for harm reduction. Readers appreciated Bigg's work:
Dan has always had the addict's back. "Any positive change" has provided needed support for those stigmatized by the healthcare system. Being at the forefront of Naloxone distribution and education has put this life saving procedure into the hands of those that need it most. Thanks, Dan!!

-peter moinichen

Do-Gooders: Nonprofit finding help for inmates and substance abusers - Bucks County Courier Times: 2014 Do-Gooder Awards

Do-Gooders: Nonprofit finding help for inmates and substance abusers - Bucks County Courier Times: 2014 Do-Gooder Awards

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The Addict's Mom is assisting A & E helping our moms to get the help they need for their addicted children!
The Addict's Mom will be working with A & E on a new show called "Families in Crisis." They will be providing opportunities for minors whose lives have been touched by addiction in many different formats including free scholarships.
If you have a minor child that you would like to be considered please pm me or email me atbarbara@theaddictsmom.com or you can even call me at 954 309-0992.
I would be happy to answer all of your questions. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
This is very important PLEASE SHARE, you will find a share button and be able to share this easily by going to the Addict's Mom Fan page at https://www.facebook.com/addictsmom
Much love to all addict's moms and their families.
Barbara Theodosiou
Founder of the Addict's Mom
Owner at Pat Deegan PhD & Associates, LLC

Hello friends! 

One of our goals at Pat Deegan and Associates is to make sure that as many people as possible can benefit from RECOVERYlibrary, which includes having sponsored accounts available. We offer the sponsorships specifically for individuals on fixed incomes who cannot afford the $5/per month subscription fee. 

If you want to sponsor an account, follow this link https://recoverylibrary.recurly.com/subscribe/sponsorship_only. Your gift will provide a person on our waiting list a year of access to the 2500+ recovery resources in RECOVERYlibrary. 

Or, go to www.recoverylibrary.com/pricing to sign-up for yourself, and add on a sponsored account at checkout. 

Happy Holidays!

PLEASE SHARE - Starting February 14, 2015 - The RIR- Recovery Network will be donating one scholarship bed per month throughout the rest of 2015. Please Contact Lori Sullivan @954-826-5968 For More Information. Meet The Network Here 













Happy Holidays To All, 
On behalf of Rob Vincent, Lori Sullivan, RIR - Recovery Network Members and the RIR ALL-STAR Band we want to wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and a fabulous New Year.
 
Since 2008 Rockers In Recovery and their musical directors have encouraged many musicians, famous and unknown, in their walks in recovery. RIR has produced sixteen concerts and four music festivals devoted to sobriety, bucking the trend that rock music has to center on the usual themes of sex, drugs and other components of that lifestyle.
 
RIR offers a recovery-based message on life after addiction. RIR's sobriety community awareness and "the artists whom have help carry their message read like a who's who of the music industry.
 
RIR wants to take this time to thank everyone who over the years supported our mission.
 
Our mission and goal is to provide education and support about addiction, as well as, drug and alcohol rehab treatment options to different communities across the United States. We do this through RIR Concerts,Festivals, and Recovery Unplugged Meet & Greets.

Most importantly the message of "Rockers In Recovery" is that addiction prevention and awareness mixed with "HAVING FUN" in recovery is indeed possible!! 
 
FILMING DAY  - An American Epidemic 
 
Lori Sullivan President of RIR Non Profit and RIR Radio & Productions Founder John Hollis along with YPR-Delray, FAU, CRC and Steer Straight.org  aid Film Maker Michael DeLeon to tell the Florida Recovery Story.


MEET THE NETWORK
 
 What We Can't Do Alone, We Can Do Together
READ MORE Rockers In Recovery - "Addiction Awareness & Prevention Through Rock-N-Roll". Our goal is to provide education and support about addiction, as well as, drug and alcohol rehab treatment options to different communities across the United States. 
 
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 > http://goo.gl/cHA2uL    
  
Get To know The RIR - Network Supporters:
  
RIR- Recovery Network facilities are located across the country, offering unmatched programs and services that honor mind, body and soul.  The addiction treatment and detox facilities work with HMO's, Commercial Insurances, MEDICARE, or self pay.
  
Just Believe Recovery Center - Get to know Frank Marino click link http://goo.gl/NuYq9oor by calling 561-729-4318   
   
FARR - The Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) Get to know John Lehman click link http://goo.gl/kiVxm2 or by calling 561-288-1721   

The Gardens at Lake Worth - Get to know Meredith Turnbull Click Link >http://goo.gl/0e6pym  or by calling 850-273-2112   
  
Pro-Act of Philadelphia - Get to know Fred Martin Click Link > http://goo.gl/6WMqHP  orby calling 215-923-1661
  
Serenity Centers of Tennessee - Get to know George Massengill or Davis Click Link >http://goo.gl/FaLrZ4   or by calling 865-696-8169
  
Advanced Health and Education of New Jersey -  Get to know Frank Norton Click Link >   http://goo.gl/mgJhwk  or by calling 978-407-4814
  
Above All Recovery Center- Get To Know Steven Schwartz Click Link >http://goo.gl/Jv7lxt    or by calling 954-825-9242
  
Destination Hope - Get To Know Candice Conway Click Link > http://goo.gl/0MwvNC  or by calling 954-200-9480  

The Recovery Village - Get To Know Lisa Crawford Click Link >  http://goo.gl/oSLiYX  or by calling 914-391-2949
The Shores Treatment and Recovery - Get To Know Lyle Fried  Click Link >http://goo.gl/gR6qbB   or by calling 772-332-8711
  
All About Recovery- Get To Know Stephanie Humphries Click Link >http://goo.gl/vCTCPN  or by calling 561-502-7874   
  
KLEAN Treatment Centers Long Beach, Washington - Get to know Milt Click Link >http://goo.gl/7uLEUg     
  
Fellowship Living - Get To know Rick & Susan Riccardi Click Link >http://goo.gl/BHUDQk  or by calling (954) 249-5589
  
Proud Prevention Corporate Sponsors:   

LavaLeads - Get To Know Vic Talha by calling 954-234-1191 or Click The Link>http://goo.gl/D9DJ0c     
  
Advanced Medical Laboratories - Get To Know Dave (Reginald Jones) Click Link >http://goo.gl/4zuMJ7   or by calling 754-779-1830
Proud Community Partners:
  
Young People In Recovery - YPR is a national grassroots organization focused on peer-to-peer services for young people in, or seeking, recovery. Find a meeting in your area >http://goo.gl/6oBkQ9 
  
The Addict's Mom - To fulfill our vision of "Sharing without Shame," and our mission, The Addict's Mom has put forth an ambitious program, achieving the following in the past years. See More > http://goo.gl/iIEn08    
  
Faces and Voices Of Recovery  - They Mobilize and organize to raise the profile of the organized recovery community and help more people find recovery by demonstrating that over 23 million Americans from all walks of life have found recovery and promote widespread understanding that long-term recovery is a reality and a process that takes time and support. Learn More >http://goo.gl/YPdMN4     
  
The Association of Recovery Schools - Registered 501 (c) 3, nonprofit organization comprised of recovery high schools as well as associate members and individuals who support the integral growth of the recovery high school movement. Learn More >http://goo.gl/i5C13H     

Join The RIR Prevention Team - Become a sponsor or supporter Click Link >http://goo.gl/fawiRH . or call 954-826-4920

"What We Can't Do Alone, We Can Do Together" 
  
  
Sincerely,
Lori Sullivan
President/ Co- Founder
RIR Corporate Office
954-826-5968
Visit Us At - RockersInRecovery.org 
 
RIR BAND SPECIAL GUEST ROCKERS:

MEET OUR SUPPORTERS
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Music & Art Festival Lineup
 
 
 
RIR All-STAR BAND - MD: Lou Esposito
-(Joe Walsh, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry) 
  
RIR ALL-STAR BAND ROCKIN' MUSICAL CONTRIBUTORS: 
Eliot Jacobs- (The Capris)
Greg Deppe- (Bruce Springsteen and Soul Cruisers) 
John Gianoulis- (Earl Slick Band and Felix Cavaliere)
Jeff Ganz- (Johnny Winter and Lou Reed Bands)

RIR BAND FESTIVAL SPECIAL GUEST ROCKERS:

Ben Smith - (Heart)
David Shelley- (Cher ,Government Mule)
David Uosikkinen -(The Hooters)
Colin McGuinness -( Axl Rose, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Tommy Conwell - (Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers)
Jeff Ousley - (Heart)
 
More RIR Band Special Guest Rockin' Guests To Be Announced
 
GUEST BANDS: 
 
The Few
Mrs. Chows Funhouse
Crush Band-Florida
Chillbillies
McCartney Mania
Shotgun Sunset
Dave Shelley & Bluestone
Casey Montana Rogers & Friends - Recovery Unplugged
 
INVITED GUEST SPEAKERS:
 
1) David K. Mineta -Deputy Director of Demand Reduction White House National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) - (Not Confirmed)
2) Ivette Torres - SAMHSA/CSAT - (Not Confirmed)
3) Kristen K. Harper, M.Ed., LCDC -Executive Director ARS (Confirmed)
4) Rob Vincent- RIR Director (Confirmed)
5) Susan & Rick Riccardi- Founders/Directors of The Fellowship Living (Confirmed)
6) Barbara Theodosiou - Founder The Addict's Mom (Confirmed)
7) Brittany Ringersen - Young People In Recovery (Confirmed)
   
Stay ConnectedLike us on Facebook    Follow us on Twitter    View our profile on LinkedIn    Find us on Pinterest
 
Announcement in Addiction Symposium West Palm FL 1/14/15 http://brandingyourorganizationbetter.com/





Charles Davis CEO Connecting Addiction/BH Professionals for Referrals 60,000 NAT'L CONTACTS -Nat. Presenter Marketing in Addictions


This is a special invitation to the Addiction VIP Networking Symposium & Addicts Mom Gala 


This event has three different audiences brought together; 

- Addiction Professional Organizations; Treatment Centers, Private Clinicians, Addiction/BH Sales & Service organizations 

- The Addicts Mom's Audience (20,000 Mothers with Children Suffering Addiction) 

- Rockers In Recovery Audience 

Addiction VIP Education & Networking Symposium 

Co-Sponsors 


Peace of Mind Counseling http://completeintervention.com/

West Palm Beach, FL 8 am - 4 pm 

Fund Raising Gala The Addicts Mom 5 pm – 9 pm 

- 60 Exhibitors Expected - Our Last Event SOLD Out at 40 Exhibitors 

- 7 NAADAC CEU's 

- Special Presentation by Bill W. (Pass It On, National Tour) –http://www.passitonbillwdrbob.com/

- Fund Raising Gala for The Addicts Mom from 5-9 PM 

The Addicts Mom has over 20,000 mothers with children (your and old) that suffer from addiction. 

Lifetime Achievement Award to The Addicts Momhttp://addictsmom.com/

- Special Performing Artists Rockers In Recovery –http://www.rockersinrecovery.org/

- Croquet Taught By Professionals 

NAADAC Presenters 

Peace of Mind NAADAC CEU Speaker Danielle “Dani” La Barrie MA, LCSW, CAP Clinical Director Piece of Mind Counseling presenting Childhood as it “used to be.” 

This presentation will build awareness on the differences between adolescent and adult addiction. Provide ways to better assess and recognize signs of addiction with adolescents, identify and locate appropriate treatment, and help our young clients develop a lifestyle of balance 

FARR NAADAC CEU Speaker John Lehman, President FARRhttp://farronline.org/ presenting Need to Know Changes Coming in Sober Living in 2015, and the vital role Sober Livings play in treatment. 

Gary Kimble Exec. Producer - PASS IT ON...AN EVENING WITH BILL W. & DR. BOB http://www.passitonbillwdrbob.com/ a play that is presented nationally by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. This presentation will demonstrate the true beginnings of AA and the importance of how AA originated and how it is important today for recovery. 

Appearing as Bill W. Gary Kimble History of AA and why it is important today 

The Addicts Mom http://addictsmom.com/ Speaker TBA 

The Counseling Center https://yorktowncounselingcenter.com/ Speaker TBA 

Marketing Speaker Sponsorships (10 Min. Presentations) 


Infinity Behavioral Health Services http://www.infinitybehavioral.com/

Insight to Recovery http://www.insighttorecovery.com/



Special Entertainment Guest Rockers In Recoveryhttp://www.rockersinrecovery.org/

Fund Raising Gala for The Addicts Mom 5 pm - 9 pm Immediately after Symposium 

Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Barbara Theodosiou 

The Addictions Academy, Rehab Rescue, and Behavioral Health Network Resources are presenting Barbara Theodosiou a Lifetime achievement award in recognition to the support and assistance that The Addicts Mom gives to over 20,000 families with addicted children bringing outreach, education, and support toward recovery. Barbara is the respected face; the leader of a vulnerable population whose dreams of the “ideal family” are confronted by addiction and are often shattered. Yet no two families are alike, the unselfish giving inspiration by her mission leads an army of advocacy helping to rebuild, restore, and recover those lives. Come celebrate and show your appreciation and support for a true, unselfish leader in the addiction treatment industry.