STAY CONNECTED           Rockers In Recovery Going Back To Our Roots "With Help From Our Friends"  RockersInRecovery.Org , MusicianStream.Com and JustBelieveRadio.com have joined forces to bring live streaming of all Future RIR Festivals/Concerts. See Upcoming Events Click Here > http://goo.gl/A6NAtA Upcoming Rockers In Recovery  Addiction Awareness & Prevention Through Rock-N-Roll Events Will Be Streaming Live at http://musicianstream.com/rockersinrecovery/  Please Get To know Rockers In Recovery Unplugged Addiction Network: They also give back by support community events across the united states, through our mission of Addiction Prevention & Awareness Through Rock-N-Roll. These organizations are true givers to our communities. Please get to know them all.    Revive Detox Center - You can reach Beth Iris Beth Iris Lugo-Hernandez or Marisa at: 772-203-8550 or click here > http://goo.gl/9uEpt6 Just Believe Recovery Center - Get to know Frank Marino click linkhttp://goo.gl/NuYq9o or by calling 561-729-4318 The Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) Get to know John Lehman click link http://goo.gl/kiVxm2 or by calling 561-288-1721 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 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 Fellowship Living - Get To know Rick & Susan Riccardi Click Link >http://goo.gl/BHUDQk or by calling (954) 249-5589 Marchman Act Attorney Robert Gluck - Learn more on how you can help a spouse, family member, loved one or friend by calling Robert Gluck your Marchman Act Attorney at 877-GLUCK-LAW. ChemPath Diagnostics - Get to know Larry Waldman by calling 305-733-3811 Director of Addiction Education - John Giordano,  Doctor Of Human Letters, CCJS, MAC, CAP: John Giordano 30 years sober  is an expert in the treatment of addiction and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He is the author of "Proven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse," and his most recent book is the acclaimed: "How To Beat Your Addictions And live A Quality Life." Mr. Giordano has contributed to over sixty-five research papers with his close friend and colleague Dr. Kenneth Blum, discoverer of the addiction gene. Their papers have been published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals such as: Medical Hypotheses, BMC-Cases Journal, The IIOAB Journal, Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, BMC- Medical Case Reports, Medical Hypothesis, Journal of Post Graduate Medicine, Neurophramacology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Journal, and American Journal of Psychiatry. In his pursuit of organizing and developing new holistic treatments for addiction, Mr. Giordano founded the National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS); a think-tank and research facility where world-renown scientists and addiction professionals conduct clinical studies in developing evidence-based new and alternative treatments for addiction.   Learn More   A U.S. military veteran commits suicide every 65 minutes  Dear Colleagues: As you know RIR and The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have partnered on many great prevention and awareness projects, this new project is very important to our veterans that are suffering. A U.S. military veteran commits suicide every 65 minutes, on average, according to a recent study from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Please share the following information everywhere your organization can, so our veterans know there is help. Rockers in Recovery & SAMHSA has partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs so that their National Suicide Prevention Lifeline could act as the single point of entry to help meet the special needs of veterans and service members in crisis. Callers to SAMHSA's Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) can press "1" to be connected to the VA's Veterans Crisis Line in Canandaigua, NY. Visit Here For Help http://goo.gl/cseHpj  As part of this new project and prevention week, RIR will be holding a 3 day music & prevention concert in New Jersey on Memorial Day Weekend. Please Join Us:   2015 HopeFest Prevention of Suicide - Friday, May 22 Promotion of Mental Health & Wellness - Saturday, May 23 Prevention & Awareness Through Rock-N-Roll - Sunday, May 24 If you would like to help us with support for this event see more  Thank you all for your support in this project of hope and love. Sincerely, Lori Sullivan President & Founder 954-826-5968 Rockers In Recovery 9301 NE 2nd Ave. Miami Shores, Florida. 33138    Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame Member Using Music To Heal  My name is Lou Esposito...I know, Hi Lou... If you ask the question, what has RIR meant to me ?   It all started back in 2012 when I got invited to play at the 2nd annualRockers In Recovery Music Festival I saw lots of people, lots of very friendly people. I did sets on Friday, andSaturday. and everything went great. What I found that really impressed me was the honesty, and willingness of the people to talk about their journey down a dark road, and their struggle back again. There were lots of smiling, and laughing people, dancing in the grass, singing, and just having a wonderful time at a clean and sober event.I was floored at what I had witnessed.   The concept of a musical event for people to enjoy, along with speakers to educate the community and addiction professionals onsite for people who might want to get help, was all positive. I came home from that event on a natural high. As RIR musical director we have now years later gone on to produce 20 addiction prevention and awareness concerts/festivals across the united states. Read More .     Since 2011 - Please Get To Know The RIR All-Star Band.  RIR Musical Director and Rock Hall Member Lou Esposito, will be heading out in May with the RIR All-Stars for a couple of months of hard hittin' rock and roll. Lou and the rockers will be bringing Addiction Awareness & Prevention Through Rock -N- Roll to several cities across the United States. Lou will be announcing some very special guests, that will be joining up with the band on the road to do a few songs and help promote awareness. Their message is simple, there is help for drug addiction and mental heath issues. As RIR musical director we have now years later gone on to produce 20 addiction prevention and awareness concerts/festivals across the united states. Read More    The Story, the Music, the Therapy, the Impact:  Since 2012 "Rockers In Recovery Unplugged, does community awareness and prevention meet & greets all over the United States. RIR Unplugged also visits schools,sober events,conferences,sober houses,addiction detox centers, drug  and alcohol treatment centers all over the United States. RIR Unplugged, select members of the Rockers In Recovery band come to share their message of hope, and play an unplugged set of songs geared towards recovery, education, and fun.". Learn More.  Please Get To Know Rockers In Recovery Radio and Productions: Since 2008 Rockers In Recovery Radio and Productions is dedicated to producing addiction recovery news, interviews, meet & greet events, concerts and festivals taking place within the clean and sober community. Through Rockers In Recovery Radio and Productions Inc. we offer different platforms to carry the message of hope in an exciting new way. RIR Unplugged Meet & Greet Events, RIR Concerts,RIR Festivals, RIR magazine (in print and online), RIR Addiction Talk Radio,RIR Live Concert and Event Streaming, along with RIR Social Media makes it easy to reach hundreds of thousands of people globally with just a click of a mouse. .Find Out More.   UPCOMING EVENTS  National Prevention Week 2015: The Voice of One, the Power of All STAY CONNECTED           Rockers In Recovery Network 954.826.5968 What We Can't Do Alone, We Can Do Together.  Addiction Awareness & Prevention Through Rock-N-Roll

THE ADDICT'S MOM APRIL / MAY SCHOLARSHIPS 

TREATMENT CENTERS WILL DETERMINE WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

**TAM DOES NOT DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY**

Applications will be forwarded to centers as soon as we receive them. Treatment Centers reserve the right to immediately admit an applicant if it is deemed necessary

The Addict’s Mom April/ May Scholarships Provided By:

1. New Beginning Ministry

Beach Lake, Pennsylvania

www.newbeginningmin.org

Scholarship Outline:

One (1) Month Inpatient Treatment Male / Female

12 Step Program Residential / Addiction/ 

Recovery Program 18 and over

No Detox included Non Medical – Faith Based Program

2. Harbor House Centers 

Lighthouse Point, FL

www.harborrecoverycenters.com

Scholarship Outline:

Outpatient Treatment and Sober Living 

Length based on Individual needs

Three (3) IOP sessions per week

Center provides program is designed for average 6 month to 1 year stay

Practical applications / life copying skills

- provide help with food stamps

- provide transportation to / from sober living to IOP

Application for TAM Treatment Scholarships

To apply for Scholarships, please complete the requirements below:

A family member of the client must be a member of both

www.theaddictsmom.com website

and

The Addict’s Mom Main Facebook group www.facebook/groups/theaddictsmom

TAM member please provide:

TAM Member Contact Information Date of application Member’s First and last Name Phone number Email address

Minimum of one paragraph that includes:

Name and Age of client/addicted person, Male or female Drug of Choice/ how much used daily, age of first drug use

Other Helpful Information if applicable:

Incarceration Previous Treatment Formal Diagnosis DSM Diagnosis if any

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APPLICANTS MAY APPLY FOR BOTH SCHOLARSHIPS:

To apply for the Treatment Scholarship at New Beginning Ministry, Inc., please send your letter to: TAMNewBeginningScholarship@gmail.com

To apply for the Treatment Scholarship at Harbor Recovery Center, please send your letter to:TAMHarborRecoveryScholarship@gmail.com

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If you have any questions about our scholarships, please email katrinoleary@gmail.com

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Please do not contact our Scholarship Sponsors directly. Only requests submitted to the TAM email addresses will be considered.

TAM Disclaimer

As you consider our recommendation to any of these facilities or institutions listed given to you, TAM strongly urges you to do further research about each facility, consider consulting your family healthcare provider for input and advice.

We would also recommend that you review the SAHMSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA http://www.samhsa.gov/) website- see if the facility is listed there. Also find the licensing agency in the State the facility is located. In Florida, the State Agency that licenses Substance abuse facilities is the Department of Children & Families. (http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/substance-abuse). If the facility is in another state, ask them who licenses them and check with that agency about whether there have been any complaints.

TAM does not endorse any of the specific programs. The Addict’s Mom assumes no liability or responsibility for the claims made by the service providers or institutions.

We wish you and your families the best of health and recovery!

****TAM will offer future scholarship opportunities*****

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The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.                                                   and           Pennsylvania Recovery Organization --      Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT)  Recovery in Our Communities April 7, 2015   www.councilsepa.org Information and Recovery Support Line 24/7: 800-221-6333 "Rethinking Stereotypes: Overdosing in Older Adults"            Medications, Alcohol and the Emergency Room. It's no surprise that adverse drug events are a huge public health issue across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), these events "cause over 700,000 emergency department visits each year, with nearly 20% resulting in hospital admissions."     What may be a surprise is that a growing portion of these ER visits are in people age 65 and older, involving prescription medications, including in Bucks County.     As people age, they are likely to take more medications - to cure infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic health issues, and alleviate pain. But these same medications can also cause a great deal of harm. "When alcohol is added to the mix, it only further complicates the issue," according to Stacey Conway, Ph.D., director of evaluation and outcomes at The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. "Besides the potential dangers of using alcohol with a variety of medications, there is the additional problem of an aging metabolism, which usually doesn't tolerate alcohol as well as it did when the person was younger."    Telltale Signs for Family and Physicians. Family and friends are usually the first to notice an older parent or other loved one struggling with falls and failing memory, who may now seem more accident prone; but they may just chalk it up to the aging process. And maybe that's all it is. Or maybe there's something more significant and avoidable at play. Information and Referral Resource.  There is plenty of anecdotal evidence that this is a growing problem. "For instance, visiting nurses of older adults with chronic health problems are noticing the problem in patients they care for," according to The Council'sSandy Lochrie, R.N., who works with the medical community through a program called SBIRT - Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment. The approach incorporates simple tools that can be used during a medical visit to determine if a person's alcohol or drug use may be causing potential health problems. The program offers guidance to health care providers to determine the right questions to ask at the right time. If they suspect that a substance abuse disorder may be at the root of their patient's problem, The Council can be a valuable resource for the provider, their patient and/or the patient's family. SBIRT consultations and training are offered free of charge to all Bucks County health care providers, through the support of the Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. (BCDAC). Beyond Bucks County, the program is offered to health care providers as a fee-for-service. For confidential information and referral resources for all types of addictions recovery support, please contact The Council at our 24/7 intervention and recovery support line at 800-221-6333, by email at helpline@councilsepa.org , or by visiting us at councilsepa.org "Planting the Seeds for a Healthy Life in Recovery" The Council's Women's Recovery Community Center offers a safe environment and transitional housing for women in need from the Central Bucks area. To add to the cozy home feeling, two of the Center's volunteers are planning to establish a "Community Garden for Recovery" this spring and are looking for support to get some essential supplies. Garden donations needed include three general areas: 1) fencing, materials for raised beds and composting structures; 2) organic soil, seeds, seedlings - annuals, perennials and vegetables; and 3) basic gardening tools, hoses and tomato cages. Nominal financial donations also will be happily accepted. The project offers so many benefits for women in recovery, such as, building a sense of accomplishment that comes with the upkeep of a garden, reaping the fruits and vegetables they sow, and providing a stabilizing routine and a place close to nature filled with joy and serenity. Additionally, the project will focus on the value of home grown vegetables, using organic food sources and eating healthy as a way of life. Cooking demonstrations, canning/preserving vegetables, understanding our eco-system, and learning how to eat healthy and plan meals on a budget, are other aspects of the project. The garden co-creators, Bridgett Hagen, CRS, and Jennifer Seitzer, CLC, are both in long term recovery; and while Bridgett is an expert gardener, Jennifer brings nutritional guidance and organic knowledge to the table. If you would like more information or can help us make connections for the donations wish list, please contact Steve at  scalderbank@councilsepa.org or 267-471-6643. Volunteer for The Council/PRO-ACT !! Contact one of our Volunteer Coordinators: Central Bucks:  Email or call Rick at 215-345-6644 Southern Bucks:  Email or call Karen at 215-788-3738 x100 Philadelphia: Email or call She-Ria at 215-233-7700 or Email John or call 215-923-1661  Chester, Delaware and Montco: Email or call John at 215-923-1661 PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! Committees: Email  or call John at 215-923-1661 Volunteer Training Schedule Volunteer Orientation Training April 10, 2015 1 pm - 2:30 pm at Central Bucks Recovery Community Center Group Leadership/Facilitation Training April 8, 2015 1 pm - 3:30 pm at Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center April 9, 2015 10 am - 1pm and 5 pm - 8 pm Philadelphia Recovery Training Center April 24, 2015 1 pm - 3 pm at Central Bucks Recovery Community Center Please contact the volunteer coordinator for questions or to attend.   AT OUR CENTERS FASD: Implications for Children and Adolescents - April 9, 2015, 9:00 am - Noon at Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center, 1286 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007.  Get an in-depth look at Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and how tools such as alcohol screening can assist in reducing the number of children born with FASD. Approved for 3 PCB credit hours. To register email or call David at 215-230-8218 x3162.  Click here for details.   Expungement Clinic - April 27, 2015 3:00 - 4:30 pm at Central Bucks Recovery Community Center, 252 W Swamp Road, Unit 12, Doylestown. Get the information you need if you believe your criminal charges are keeping you from gaining meaningful employment.  To register email or call Rick at 215-345-6644 x3151.    Planning to Sustain Recovery - every Tuesday 7 - 8:30 pm and every Thursday 10 - 11:30am at Central Bucks Recovery Community Center (CBRCC), 252 W Swamp Road, Unit 12, Doylestown.  Educational support group to help individuals in all stages of recovery plan goals and action steps to sustain recovery. To register email or call Jeanne at 215-345-6644 xt. 3120.   Gateway to Work every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 am at SBRCC, 1286, Veterans Highway, Unit D-6, Bristol; Mon. - Fri. the first week of the month at PRCC, 1701 W Lehigh Ave., #6, Philadelphia, PA 19132; 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 11:00 am at CBRCC, 252 W Swamp Road, Doylestown. Get help with resume building, barriers to employment and motivation. Contact Rick at 215-345-6644 xt. 3151 or email for more information. To find out what's happening at our centers, Click here for April calendars!    Save the date!  Gather your team, consider sponsorship!   PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2015 September 19 Register free; Form a team; Join the Honor Guard; Donate; Volunteer; or become a Sponsor by  clicking here www.recoverywalks.org    AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to The Council. Go to www.smile.amazon.com  Log in with Amazon account info or register if you are a new member Type in The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. and click SEARCH We will come up, hit SELECT Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to The Council. Employment Opportunities: Click here   DONATE Donations help us to reduce the impact of addiction for more individuals and families. The Council is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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April 7 CHP 18 v 30 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS

As for God His way is perfect.

The lords word is flawless (GODS BIG BOOK)

He shields all who take refuge in Him.

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

It took me along time to realize how much I needed God ,until the shame and fear became unbearable. The game was also getting old and God only knew how much longer my luck or His grace was gonna hold out .Life for me became a self scripted movie. I should have received the Grammy for best actor and best supporting actor in a Drama. I played duel roles in life and with me ,It was like a box of chocolates you never knew what you were gonna get. Like a light switch they could be turned off and on in an instant. Sitting writing and reflecting ,I can see how i got so caught up in self that I couldn't see how low my life had become and blind too so much more so i settled. On my own ,unprotected acting out every scene of life manipulating the script to suit ME ,MYSELF ,and I . I was so full of me there was no room for God. God patiently waited for to come to the end of myself. Sorry and sad I was for along time because of the life I had been living.I never want to forget those sorrows because they led be to God who promises bright new tomorrows. 

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.(GODS BIG BOOK) By Joseph Dickerson