Why Aren't There More Resources for Adult Self-Injurers? | The Fix

Why Aren't There More Resources for Adult Self-Injurers? | The Fix: Over time, self-injury itself can become a habitual, nearly addictive behavior, and 8.7 percent of self-injurers are also addicts.

Tough Love Doesn't Work: A New Approach to Helping Addicts | The Fix

Tough Love Doesn't Work: A New Approach to Helping Addicts | The Fix: Instead, professionals suggest setting boundaries and asking questions like 'What do I need to do in order to support my own self-care and help my addicted child?' 'What do I need to achieve in order to feel safe in my environment?'

It's time for the most important spring cleaning you can do—inside your medicine cabinet. Two-thirds of teens who report abuse of prescription medicine are getting them from friends, family and acquaintances. Be sure to safeguard your home, so the teens in your life don’t have access to your medicine. Follow these three steps to find out how to monitor, secure and properly dispose of unused and expired prescription drugs and over-the-counter cough medicine in your home: To find out more about about medicine abuse, and what you can do to protect or get help for someone in your family, visit the Medicine Abuse Project at drugfree.org. Learn More   DONATE Parent Toll-Free Helpline: 1-855-DRUGFREE drugfree.org © Partnership for Drug-Free Kids 352 Park Ave South | 9th Floor | New York, NY 10010   privacy policy | manage email preferences

TAKE ACTION April 17-20, 2017 Atlanta, Georgia The Westin Peachtree Plaza We are partnering with the National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, an event where solutions are formulated, stakeholders convene, and change begins. Be part of the international discussion on addressing the opioid crisis by attending the 2017 Summit. Register Now We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please contact: Ellen Kelley (216) 373-1223 EKelley@iabhc.com Educational Advisor: Partners:   DONATE Parent Toll-Free Helpline: 1-855-DRUGFREE drugfree.org © Partnership for Drug-Free Kids 352 Park Ave South | 9th Floor | New York, NY 10010   privacy policy | manage email preferences

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Later this month a new group of hurting and broken young men and women will arrive here at His Mansion. April 2017 Newsletter  Beth T. Loved by God        I grew up with five siblings, and there was almost no love in our household.  My parents fought constantly, and we all suffered verbal and physical abuse from my father.      I grew up being blamed for everything and told I was worthless.  I was an easy target at school, and was often picked on.        Even though we went to church, God was just an idea to me.  I'd always been told I was worthless, and I'd never known the love of a father.  These things spoke louder than anything I'd heard about God.  Read more Healing in the Context of Community          Do you have a heart to minister to people struggling with addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and other life-controlling behaviors?    Our HCC course will give you a glimpse into who we are and our philosophy of ministry.  You will experience how honesty and vulnerability promote an environment of healing and transformation, and you will interact with those who are currently seeking God's restoration at His Mansion.    Learn more

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