Advanced Screening of New Partnership Documentary at Google Earlier this month, we co-hosted an advanced screening of our new documentary, BREAKING POINTS, with Google at their headquarters in Mountain View, California. The film explores the stress and pressure teens face every day, and the unhealthy ways they cope. BREAKING POINTS will formally launch this April and will be available for download ondrugfree.org. Read more about our March screening >   Help Get the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Passed The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) recently passed in the Senate with a vote of 94-1! While this is an important milestone, the bill moves to the House of Representatives and we need to keep the pressure on. On the House side, Representatives Frank Guinta (R-NH), Ann Kuster (D-NH), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) began circulating a sign-on letter in support of CARA appropriations, encouraging their colleagues to sign on to provide resources for CARA in FY 2017. Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to sign on to the CARA funding letter >   On the Parent Blog 5 Tips for Parents for a Safe St. Patrick’s Day A Look at Drug Overdoses in “Super Tuesday” States Stories of Drug Abuse in the 2016 Oscar Nominations Finally, Presidential Candidates are Talking about Addiction The Best Way to Say “I Love You” to Your Kids This Valentine’s Day? Have a Conversation   ICYMI: The Latest Join Together News on the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic CDC Releases Guidelines for Doctors Designed to Reduce Opioid Prescribing Senate Committee Passes Measure to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment FDA Announces Plan to Reassess Approach to Opioids Another Opioid Epidemic Challenge: Too Few Addiction Counselors Drug Overdose Deaths Increased in Almost Every U.S. County
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Reviews are in, read below about what trained professionals are saying  RECOVERY SPECIALIST TRAINING, LEVEL I REGISTER NOW! Only 3 remaining training's in 2016 "The IRI Certified Recovery Specialist, Level 1 Training recently given in Long Beach, California was informative, insightful, creatively delivered, thought provoking and altogether enjoyable. As a viable component of addiction treatment the curriculum focuses on, where have come from historically, challenges our current knowledge and methodologies but, most importantly the direction we are going towards legitimacy and valorization. As a seasoned professional in the field of 15 years, we are long overdue for an ethical industry standard of this caliber to be set and available to those of us with vast experience or newly entering the field. Empowering us to approach this profession with confidence in a continuum of care that would be an asset to any client and or clinical team at any level of treatment. The balance of history, theory, cooperation, definition, practicality, legalities, ethical behaviors and self regulation within this curriculum was seamlessly melded together through our instructors vast experiential knowledge. After completing the Level 1 Training, it is my opinion that anyone interested in, working as, working with or simply understanding the valuable resource of a Recovery Specialist can benefit from the training offered by IRI. With that, a fond thank you for the time, energy and forward thinking required to compile such an educational body of work. Truly I am looking forward to enrolling in the Advanced Levels and Specialties education to come."     -Robert G Wells  "I loved this course! I think the IRI Recovery Specialist training is an essential component to being a successful coach. The level of intelligence and knowledge brought to us by the experts is invaluable. By taking this course, you will step up and elevate your peers to peers counseling experience and transform into a full blown Certified Recovery Specialist!"                                                                                              - Emily Bush ""I was so impressed by the training and trainers. I absolutely recommend the International Recovery Institute to friends and colleagues interested in working in the recovery field"              -   Carlie Aliotta "After taking the Recovery Specialist course I feel much stronger in this field. The course was instrumental in laying down the ground work and format to follow with many specific skills needed."                                                                -  Jules "Amazing trainers, awesome Program! Definitely worth the time and monetary investment"   -  Gwen Stone Ortiz "I loved the training- I learned so much- boundaries, ethics, harm reduction, and so much more" "This training has not only reinforced what I already know as a working Recovery Specialist, it has given me new tools and confidence in my ability to implement them!"     -  Dufflyn Lammers   “I attended the Recovery Specialist training in March 2016.  This training was incredible! And a lot more than I had hoped/anticipated it to be. As a licensed professional in this industry for over 12 years, I left the training with invaluable information learned. The expertise and knowledge that these three professional women share in book and personal application is unmatched by any other I have experienced. The information is crucial for anyone working one on one with addiction/ mental health clients outside of a “typical “treatment setting. I left with 5 (full days) of intense lecture and experiential training. I have gained new tools and a skillset that is essential in working as Recovery Specialist. As a professional it is my opinion that no one should be working in this role without the formal training received in this course. It was one of the best professional investments I have made.”                                                                                                                                                      -  Jill Nugent CADCII, BRI-1, ICRC, CIP  Learn more about upcoming International Recovery Institute trainings CLICK HERE

Meet David at the Innovations in Recovery conference next week in San Diego! We look forward to seeing you next week! Say 'Hello to Nanette and meet David next week at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego! Welcome David! Hired Power is pleased to announce the addition of David Luther to our Business Development Team as an Outreach Coordinator.  David joined the Hired Power team earlier this year and will become a familiar face in the world of treatment services.  His natural ability to connect with people and his work ethic makes him the perfect fit in our dynamic team of professional individuals. We are confident that you, our friends and colleagues, will truly appreciate David's fun personality, professionalism, and honest character as you get to know him and in working together for years to come.   More about David: "I am excited about my new role at Hired Power, meeting new people while learning more about the resources and services available for treating individuals and families that suffer with addiction and mental illnesses.   I grew up in Huntington Beach, CA.  As a small business owner and valet manager throughout college, I have learned  the value of hard-work, customer service, and leadership skills.  In June 2016, I will graduate from University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Philosophy and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.  Growing up in Southern California, I have always loved the outdoors.  My favorite hobbies include surfing, snowboarding, motocross, and hiking." Please Join Us in Welcoming David to Our Hired Power Team! Learn MORE about Hired Power services Interventions Personal Recovery Assistants (Companions) Safe Passage Monitoring Recovery Case Management  "I believe the hardest part of recovery is after treatment, when you step back into the real world.  Having a Sober Companion by my side right out of treatment was extra motivation to stay clean and sober.  Their staff has a talent of helping you reach your highest potential without being pushy.  Hired Power shows they care" -former client, Los Angeles  Visit Our Website or CALL US  800.910.9299 STAY CONNECTED:

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New Jersey Emergency Room Tries Treating Most Patients Without Opioids - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

New Jersey Emergency Room Tries Treating Most Patients Without Opioids - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A hospital emergency room in New Jersey has started a program that treats most patients without opioids before considering using them. In the first two months, 75 percent of the 300 patients have gone through the program did not need opioids, according to the Associated Press.

More Families Struggling With Addiction Find Help Through Online Support - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

More Families Struggling With Addiction Find Help Through Online Support - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A growing number of family members of people struggling with addiction are finding help through online support groups, The Wall Street Journal reports. These groups offer flexibility and real-time help, participants say.

Vivitrol Injections Reduce Relapse Rate Among People Addicted to Opioids: Study - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Vivitrol Injections Reduce Relapse Rate Among People Addicted to Opioids: Study - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A new study finds monthly injections of the anti-addiction medication extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol) can significantly decrease relapse rates among people addicted to opioids. The study included 153 adults who formerly had been incarcerated and had a history of opioid dependence.