The Addict's Mom is proud to present the September 2017 "Ask Lyle" column. Lyle Fried, CAP, ICADC, CHC, is a treatment and recovery expert and a long-time friend of TAM. He is CEO of The Shores Treatment and Recovery Center in Florida. The Shores is a premier, highly respected, and affordable national drug and alcohol treatment program. NOTE: Due to the effects of Hurricane Irma on South Florida, we have given Lyle the month off! Please enjoy this previously published interview Lyle did with Rockers in Recovery in July, touching on various subjects including the reports coming out about the treatment industry in South Florida. http://www.rockersinrecovery.com/lyle-fried-talks-about-south-florida-addiction-treatment

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10-2-17 TWELVE STEPPING WITH SUPPORT FROM SCRIPTURE

Psalm 147 v 3 - He heals the broken Hearted and bandages their wounds.

Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over chemical substances that our lives had become unmanageable.

God will pick you up brush you off and mend your wounds.Think about that verse for a moment! Usually, when someone falls we may help them up but as far as the wounds caused by the fall are up to the one who fell. God like a loving father not only helps us up He fixes our Bo-bos! Then He Heals them! Addiction is the By-product of a Broken Heart! God is the only one who can fix and heal it!

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 

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Psalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases

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This months Retreat Minute focuses on the higher rates of addiction in Veterans and the specialized treatment they require to deal with trauma! TAM thanks Retreat for sharing this important information with our members. Veterans Suffer Higher Rates of Addiction: Require Specialized Treatment to Address Trauma. By Dr. Joseph A. Troncale, MD FASAM, Corporate Medical Director, Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers A Marine veteran named Chris will not be attending his hometown’s parade and Memorial Day ceremony with his wife and kids this year. By the time the parade begins, Chris will have already consumed two or three beers. By the time the ceremony that follows is over, he’ll be into his second six-pack. When his family returns, his wife will keep the kids away from their father, afraid that they’ll say something that will irritate him and cause a verbal outburst or perhaps even a physical confrontation. Chris will spend most of the day playing video games, only leaving the chair to get another beer. At the end of the day he’ll go to bed, hoping that the nightmares don’t come tonight. Fighting Effects of Addiction Chris and his family are not alone. Rates of substance abuse are high among veterans, who often suffer from co-occurring disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or traumatic brain injury. The National Institute of Drug Abuse reported that substance abuse among veterans is directly related to combat exposure and estimated that one-quarter of all veterans who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan exhibited signs of substance abuse disorder. Another study involving about 600 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans revealed that 39 percent of them showed positive for probable alcohol abuse, and 3 percent for probable drug use, according to the National Veterans Foundation By the Veterans Administration’s own numbers, 22 veterans die each day by suicide. Also, veterans and their families experience higher rates of divorce, homelessness, child abuse and child neglect than non-veteran families. The problem is huge, and many veterans who need help are not getting it. The fact is that treating the addiction is only the beginning. Tailored Treatment for Both Trauma and Addiction Many veterans who do seek and receive treatment often continue to experience to problems because they aren’t sufficiently treated for trauma. Addiction treatment for veterans must be specialized. A one-size-fits-all treatment plan won’t work. It’s important to understand that many veterans experience both physical and psychological injuries and that those injuries very often involve a great deal of trauma. A shattered leg caused by a roadside bomb involves a greater level of trauma than a leg broken in a skiing accident. Trauma and addiction are strongly linked and must be treated together. At Retreat, we don’t just treat a veteran’s addiction problem. We acknowledge their trauma and understand the connection between that and the addiction. Veterans generally respond well when treated in groups with other veterans. That’s exactly why Retreat offers tailored groups especially for veterans and first responders. Members of these groups become comfortable and form strong relationships, which enables them to open up more easily and acknowledge their feelings and concerns. Veterans who undergo treatment for addiction also require a strong level of aftercare. Ongoing therapy is necessary following treatment, and in many cases, may be a lifelong process. We’re in the season of Memorial Day, and people are remembering and thinking about veterans. We can’t help the vets who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, but we can help those who are struggling with the aftermath of their service. I think we owe them that. ——————————————————————– About the Author Dr. Joseph A. Troncale, MD FASAM, served 10 years with the U.S. Army Reserves, specializes in substance abuse treatment specifically tailored to veterans. Today he gives back as an advocate for veterans and Corporate Medical Director at Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers. Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers, with locations in Pennsylvania and Florida, specializes in treating veterans. Visit The Addict's Mom at: http://addictsmom.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

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6 Things to Do Before Your Kid Comes Home from Addiction Treatment It's an emotional time when your son or daughter returns home from treatment and, in many ways, it’s a new beginning. Take these steps to help support your child’s recovery journey. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend   Parent Coach Trainings Take Place in Tennessee We delivered three parent coach trainings in Tennessee this month — Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville — working with families who have been impacted by a loved one’s substance use. A parent coach training is a weekend-long intensive program, where parents receive free, specialized CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)/Motivational Interviewing training, conducted by expert, PhD-level clinical staff from the Center for Motivation and Change, an experienced parent coach “mentor” and Partnership staff. Read More   Cincinnati Reds Bring Partnership Resources to Families in Ohio Furthering our commitment to working with local communities, we co-hosted a stakeholder roundtable, along with the Cincinnati Reds and Interact for Health, focused on leveraging our community expertise and family resources to address the opioid epidemic in Cincinnati. Together, we discussed challenges, shared knowledge and capitalized on opportunities to empower communities to respond to this critical health problem. Roundtable attendees also enjoyed the evening’s baseball game, where the Reds generously made the Partnership the featured charity of the game. Read More   Partnership President Keynote Speaker at 2017 Inebria Conference Our President Fred Muench served as a Keynote speaker at this year’s Inebria Conference, “Screening and Brief Intervention at The Intersection of Research, Policy and Practice: Advancing Knowledge and Meeting New Challenges.” His presentation focused on redefining “brief intervention,” through use of digital communications to supplement traditional in-person services, while exploring key opportunities to adapt care over time for families of loved ones who are struggling with an addiction. Read more ICYMI: Parent Blog Roundup Relapse, Overdose and What You Can Do Meet Lea, Lorraine, Dean and Geraldine — Four Parents Celebrating Their Kids’ Recovery My Kid Just Completed Addiction Treatment. Now What? How Can I Prevent My Son or Daughter from Overdosing? Can “Overparenting” Lead Kids to Abuse Study Drugs? Is it Cheating to Use a “Study Drug” to Focus on Schoolwork? My Daughter Died From an Overdose. I’m Sharing Her Story to Help Others. Can Stress Influence Your Child’s Risk-Taking Ability?

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9-29-17 TWELVE STEPPING WITH SUPPORT FROM SCRIPTURE

Psalm 143v7 -Come quickly, Lord, and answer me for my depression deepens.Don,t turn away from me or I will Die. 

Step 2: Came to believe that God could restore us to sanity.

God knows your Hurt and pain. You will not die, You will live if you turn your life over to Him. Fifteen years ago my life was this verse. Death was a welcomed friend because I thought I was broken beyond all repair. At my lowest out of severe desperateness, I cried out to God and challenged Him.My words if you are there take me home or help me escape this hell in which I live. I don't want to live anymore.God was right there with me the whole time ,I was just ignoring Him. Like a loving Father, he picked me up , held me close until I could get a grip. Then He filled my Heart with a flood of Peace strength and joy. Together with Him my Life was changed renewed and restored. Every morning I awake I thank Him talk to him and trust Him.In return, He loves me protects me and guides me in the way He has planned for my Life. 

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 

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Psalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases