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Membership Benefits Table of Contents - Advocacy Alert: Call Your U.S. Senators Today to Support the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 - Today's Webinar: Understanding Gambling Disorder: New Research Trends - Hear from the Voices of Recovery During Recovery Month - This Week Is National Suicide Prevention Week - Get Ready for National Addiction Professionals Day - The NAADAC 2018 Annual Conference Features Exciting Special Events! - Join Us for the 2018 Advocacy in Action Conference & Hill Day on November 12-13 - Register for the Alaska Training Institute October 22-23 - Earn 16.25 CEs! - Help NAADAC Honor Our Deceased - Register Now for the New York Peer Recovery Training on November 9th - NAADAC Career Center Events NAADAC WEBINAR SERIES Upcoming Webinars On Demand Webinars FAQS - Understanding Gambling Disorder: New Research Trends Wed, 09/12/18 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders  Wed, 09/26/18 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Recognizing Eating Disorder Behavior in the Substance Use Disorder Population Wed, 11/14/18 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Using Harm Reduction Strategies to Move Clients Toward Abstinence Wed, 11/28/18 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Using NADA Ear Acupuncture Protocol in Addiction Treatment Wed, 12/05/18 3-5:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 2 CEs More Information Register Now! - Overlapping Issues: Domestic & Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Trauma & Substance Use Wed, 12/12/18 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! NAADAC EVENTS - 2018 Annual Conference: Shoot for the Stars  Houston, TX  10/05/18-10/09/18 More Information - Alaska Training Institute  Anchorage, AK 10/22/18 - 10/23/18 More Information - NAADAC in Washington, DC: Conflict Resolution for Recovery National Harbor, MD  11/01/18-11/03/18 More Information - 2018 Advocacy In Action Conference & Hill Day Washington, D.C.  11/12/18-11/13/18 More Information - NAADAC in Orlando: Conflict Resolution for Recovery Orlando, FL  12/06/18-12/08/18 More Information PARTNER EVENTS - SAMHSA National Recovery Month  September 2018 More Information AFFILIATE EVENTS - WVAADC Annual Professional Summit 2018 Morgantown, WV 09/11/18 - 09/14/18 More Information - SNAAP Managing Maintenance: Debating Abstinence & Medication Assisted Treatment - Barriers and Attitudes Las Vegas, NV 09/14/18 More Information - Embracing the Peer Movement: Underscoring Peer Value Middletown, NY 11/09/18 More Information Promote Your Job Listing with NAADAC Need to fill a position in your agency or educational program? NAADAC's Career Center is the place to go. Your career ads will reach NAADAC members and a professional mailing list of 48,000+ professionals each week for three months. That is almost half of the 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals that the Department of Labor estimates work in the United States. Each career ad runs until its closing date or for three months. More Information September 12, 2018 Advocacy Alert: Call Your U.S. Senators Today to Support the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 SUPPORT a comprehensive opioid response strategy by telling your Senators to vote YES on the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. On Thursday, September 13th, the Senate is poised to consider the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 (H.R. 6), comprehensive legislation aimed at addressing the nation’s opioid crisis. On September 10th, NAADAC sent a letter to Senate Majority and Democratic leaders urging them both to include provisions in a final legislative package that help ensure a robust addiction, treatment, and recovery workforce and maintain important patient privacy protections. Join NAADAC by lending your voice to help advance these meaningful policies forward by contacting Your U.S. Senators TODAY. You can find your U.S. Senators' phone numbers here or call the U.S. Capitol at 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected. Urge your Senators to support the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018!  [ Read Letter ] - [ Take Action ] Today's Webinar: Understanding Gambling Disorder: New Research Trends Wed, Sept. 12, 2018 @ 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Join presenter Christine Reilly for this free NAADAC webinar that will help learners get up-to-date on the latest research on gambling disorder. The webinar will focus on the prevalence of the disorder, at-risk subpopulations, the revised diagnostic code in DSM-5, options for brief screening, treatment strategies and relapse prevention. Earn 1 CE (free for NAADAC members - join now!). [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ] Hear from the Voices of Recovery During Recovery Month In honor of Recovery Month, people in recovery across the country are celebrating their successes and sharing them with others in an effort to educate the public about treatment, how it works, for whom, and why. Read about the stories and strategies of recovery, or become a voice of recovery. Highlighted Voice of Recovery: Surviv[ED]. "I am a survivor. For most of my life I have struggled with depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Anorexia Nervosa. Quite a mix there, huh? It’s almost too much for me to swallow sometimes too..." [ More Information ] This Week Is National Suicide Prevention Week September 9-15, 2018 is National Suicide Prevention Week, a time to bring awareness to one of the nation’s leading causes of death. An American dies by suicide every 11.7 minutes. Alcohol and drug use is one of the critical risk factors for suicide according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In 2008, alcohol was a factor in approximately one-third of suicides reported in 16 states. During this year's Suicide Prevention Week, we ask you to join us in starting the conversation. Learn more about what you can do by visiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's website.  [ More Information ] Get Ready for National Addiction Professionals Day on September 20th National Addiction Professionals Day, the day established to commemorate the hard work that addiction professionals do on a daily basis, is on September 20, 2018!  What are you doing to celebrate?Whether you're holding a own local event to celebrate the powerful work that addiction services professionals do, or commemorating the day in another way, we want to hear from you! Send information about your event to Kristin Hamilton at khamilton@naadac.org.   [ More Information ] The NAADAC 2018 Annual Conference Features Exciting Special Events! The NAADAC 2018 Annual Conference:Shoot for the Stars in Houston, TX, is less than a month away! In addition to the 90+ speakers and presentations in a variety of different subject tracks, the conference will also feature exciting special events to which all attendees are invited at no additional cost! Here is a list of the Special Events we are offering this year: Letter to My Mother Special Exhibit: Follow artist Branislav Jankic on a literary and visual look into the lives of mothers suffering from addiction in the Untied States. The project strives to lift the stigma of addiction and create an international support system for those suffering from this disease, particularly mothers. Letter to My Mother Documentary and Panel Discussion:Join artist Branislav Jankic, producer Goran Macura, Ben Levenson of the Levenson Foundation, and Sherri Layton, LCDC, for a viewing of the film and a panel discussion on an impactful short film shot during the first exhibition of the project in New York in June of 2016. NAADAC Education & Research Foundation (NERF) Live Auction: NERF is a charitable organization established to strengthen the health and vitality of individuals, families and communities through the advancement of the addiction profession. Please join us from for entertainment, light refreshments, and a lively auction of items from throughout the United States.  Comedy Show: Perfekty Broken by Mark Lundholm: Join comedian Mark Lundholm for his hilarious and hopeful, controversial and caring show “Perfekty Broken.” Hang onto your seats as this quickly-paced, all original, PG-35 rated comedy will enlighten, entertain, and inspire.  [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ] Join Us for the 2018 Advocacy in Action Conference & Hill Day on November 12-13 The schedule has been announced for NAADAC's 2018 Advocacy in Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on November 12, 2018 and Hill Day on November 13, 2018! Join NAADAC on November 12 for briefings on legislation, national budget, and advocacy issues, and receive training for visits to the Hill, and on November 13 for meetings on Capitol Hill. NAADAC has arranged for a special discounted room rate of $199/night for conference attendees if booked at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center by October 19, 2018. To book your room, click here or call 301.965.4000 and ask for the NAADAC group rate. [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ]  Register for the Alaska Training Institute October 22-23 - Earn 16.25 CEs! Join NAADAC and the Alaska Addiction Professionals Association (AAPA) for the third annual Annual Alaska Training Institute, Exploring the Emerging Addiction Environment: MJ to Opioids and Peers to Professionals, on October 22-23, 2018 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown in Anchorage, AK. Earn 16.25 CEs!  [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ]  Help NAADAC Honor Our Deceased Help NAADAC honor addiction professionals who have have passed in the last year in a In Memoriam slideshow at the NAADAC 2018 Annual Conference. To have your colleague or loved one included, please send a photo, his or her name, and state to Kristin Hamilton at khamilton@naadac.org. [ Submit Name ] Register Now for the New York Peer Recovery Training on November 9th Join Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State& The New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB), and Resource Recovery Center of Orange County (RRCOC) for "Embracing the Peer Movement: Underscoring Peer Value" on November 9, 2018 in Middletown New York. Featuring special guest Carlo DiClemente, PhD, ABPP, this unique training will focus on: Educating participants on the peer movement, Providing information on pathways to state and national peer certification, Addressing the barriers to implementing peers into treatment programs, and Underscoring the value that peers can add to treatment effectiveness and outcomes. [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ]  NAADAC Career Center The NAADAC Career Center provides a variety of employment listings at no charge for addiction-focused professionals. If you are looking to find a new career, the NAADAC Career Center can help! Check out our latest listings! Addictions Counselor at Community Clinic of Maui Dba Malama I Ke Ola Health Center in Wailuku, HI Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Florida Health Care Plans, Inc. in Holly Hill, FL Program Analyst [Health] at The Appalachian Regional Commission in Washington, DC HARP/HCBS Care Manager, Drug Users Health Program at Trillium Health in Rochester, NY Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Alexandria, MN Administrative Executive at Idaho Residential Treatment Facility at Rainbow's End Recovery Center in Challis, ID  Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Fergus Falls, MN Outpatient Counselor at Lakeview Center, Inc., in Pensacola, FL Addictions Psychiatrist at WestBridge in Manchester, NH Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Alexandria, MN Recovery Support Specialist at Recovery Centers of America in Waldorf, MD  Chemical Dependency Program Manager - Residential Program Manager at Minnesota Department of Human Services in St. Peter, MN Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Baxter, MN Substance Use Therapist at The GEO Group in Aurora, CO  Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI Licensed Clinician at Summit Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA Chemical Dependency Program Manager - Residential Program Manager at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Fergus Falls, MN LADC Supervisor - Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Fergus Falls, MN Treatment Director at Minnesota Department of Human Services in St. Paul, MN Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor/Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Education at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY Mental Health Professional at Professional Renewal Center in Lawrence, KS [ All Career Center Listings ]

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Recovery Support Groups for Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All After completing treatment for drug or alcohol addiction — whether or not it’s upon discharge from a residential treatment facility or while attending counseling or an outpatient program — most people are encouraged to join a support group to help maintain recovery. If your son or daughter finds themselves in this position, regular attendance at support group meetings can provide structure to create a new daily routine, and it can offer interaction with like-minded people and a chance to feel connected rather than isolated. Support groups can be a safe space away from certain triggers and offer the opportunity to learn new, healthier coping skills from others. There are a variety of support groups to choose from, but just as with substance use treatment, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It may be helpful to encourage your son or daughter to try out different groups in order to find the best fit. And keep in mind that since groups are peer-led, each one can feel a bit different even if they are affiliated with the same overall program. Read More

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Through The Twelve Steps With Spiritual Truth From Scripture

Romans 3 v 19 - Obviously Gods laws apply to those to whom it was given , for its purpose is to keep people from having excuses , and the world is guilty before God. (GODS BIG BOOK)




STEP 1 _We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors. That our lives had become unmanageable.
(Romans 7:18 "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.")
( GODS BIG BOOK)


The first step in recovery is realizing you need help and asking God to help you do what you can never do on your own ! So you got to make it right with God before you make it with yourself or others. One main reason we self medicate is to deal with the consequences of being on our own separated from God. The By-product is pride , guilt , shame ,depression , fear , anxiety , regret , and just about any other negative feeling about self. The only way your going to make it right with God is come to the end of yourself and your ways of dealing with life . Romans chapter 3 verse 22 ,teaches we are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ ,and this is true for everyone who believes ,no matter who you are .

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