Friday, October 9, 2015

The Social Interactome is here!

Our new research project is examining social networking as a tool in recovery. We need your help!

The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute was recently awarded a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Heath to study how social media interactions could help people recovering from alcohol, opiate, or stimulant addictions.

Please refer your friends who are in recovery to join IQRR today!

You will be assigned a network of Recovery Buddies (RBs) to interact with during your participation. You will be able to write on their wall, comment on images, and encourage each other along the way!

There will be assessments to complete and live video meetings to attend! You will have access to modules designed to educate you, challenge you, and improve various aspects of your recovery experience.

In addition to helping us advance addiction research, you will be compensated for your time for participating in the Interactome. Help us help others by signing up today!

This study is approved by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board. For questions or concerns directed toward the Institutional Review Board, please contact Dr. David M. Moore at (540) 231-4991 or moored@vt.edu.

Our mailing address is:
interact@vtc.vt.edu

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs May Not Just Want to Get High, Research Suggests - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Justice Department Will Release 6,000 Nonviolent Drug Offenders From Federal Prisons - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Thousands Attend Washington, D.C. Rally to Draw Attention to Addiction - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Doctors and Pharmacists are Partners in Fight Against Addiction: Attorney General - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE

Livengrin's AMICare (Alex Murray Intensive Care) Program has helped thousands of young adults find the gift of recovery.

Unfortunately, heroin use is skyrocketing among 18-25 year olds-jeopardizing the futures of thousands of young people in our community and crippling their families. With your support, Livengrin Foundation can do more to fight this battle.

Livengrin Board Member Bruce Murray, (father of Alex Murray, for whom AMICare is named), and his wife, Ginny Murray, (family alumnus and volunteer), will be hosting a fundraising benefit in support of AMICare.

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