[Podcast] Words Matter: Addiction Terminology, Accuracy, and Stigma - SMART Recovery Blog Digest

The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA.  View this email online if it doesn't display correctly Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones, and your community overcome addiction. [Podcast] Words Matter: Addiction Terminology, Accuracy, and Stigma Words matter to Richard Saitz, M.D., who edits medical journals and publications for accuracy surrounding addiction terminology. In this talk, borrowed from our collection of 2019 SMART Recovery National Conference presentations, Dr. Saitz discusses substance use disorders as health conditions; how language can promote stigma and affects policy and care; and the emergence of accurate, […] Read more » Overcoming an Addictive Experience: The Importance of a Secure Base People become addicted to experiences. Substances create experiences and behaviors create experiences. This is why we observe the move in the DSM to include diagnoses beyond mere substance use. Alcohol creates a different experience than meth. Opiates create different experiences than sexually acting out. Gambling creates a different experience than binge eating, and so on and so […] Read more » About SMART Recovery  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, eating disorders, shopping, and internet use. Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings in 23 countries, 40+ online gatherings, and 24/7/365 internet message board forums. Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org. If you have questions or wish to speak to someone at SMART Recovery, please email information@smartrecovery.org or call 440-951-5357. Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Blog Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide  with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Dear colleague, "The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection." Johann Mari, New York Times Best Selling Author of Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs. At The River Source, we believe in a community-based approach to recovery from substance abuse and addiction. We cover the complete continuum of care for our clients, from detox and residential to several levels of outpatient treatment and onto our tight-knit alumni program, but we understand it takes more than just us. True recovery takes support from a network of people who understand the disease of addiction and are familiar with the best practices for reversing the damage it has caused. The River Source aims to be a fixture in the community and a treatment center you can trust to provide positive outcomes for clients. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our professional newsletter. Every month, you can expect to learn about new developments at our facilities, but even more than that, we want to give you a look into what we do on a daily basis and how we do it. The clinicians, therapists, and other leaders on our team are passionate about the treatment industry and we think it’s important to let you get to know them and see that passion for yourself. We’ll be sending out our first newsletter in a few weeks, featuring the head of our specialized First Responders Treatment Program, Natalie Summit. In the meantime, I wanted to announce this exciting development and encourage you to add us to your "safe sender" list so you can receive future updates. If you have any questions about who we are or what we do at The River Source, or if you would like to further explore the ways in which we can support each other’s clients, you can reach out by calling 855-549-3576. All the Best, Anthony Marengo Executive Director at The River Source Note: Have colleagues that you think should be receiving these messages? Please have them send their contact information to professionals@theriversource.org and we’ll make sure they’re added to our list. Copyright © 2020 The River Source, All rights reserved. You're receiving this as a member of our professional contacts list. Our mailing address is: The River Source 16286 S. Sunland Gin Rd Arizona City, AZ 85123

In the News: Philadelphia Group Plans to Open Nation's First Supervised Injection Site Next Week

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Philadelphia Group Plans to Open Nation’s First Supervised Injection Site Next Week A nonprofit group in Philadelphia says it plans to open the nation’s first supervised injection site next week, The Associated Press reports. Read More Most Patients Treated for Opioid Addiction in Residential Centers Don’t Get Medication Just 15% of patients being treated for opioid use disorder in residential treatment centers receive medication-assisted treatment, a new study finds. Read More   Medication-Assisted Treatment Greatly Reduces Risk of Dying From Opioid Overdose People with opioid use disorder who receive treatment with medications such as buprenorphine or methadone are 80% less likely to die from an opioid overdose compared with patients treated without these medications, according to a new study. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend Dental Patients Often Prescribed Opioids in the Emergency Room People who go to the emergency room for dental problems are often prescribed opioids and antibiotics, HealthDay reports. The findings show the need to combat overuse of opioids and antibiotics, the researchers said. Read More OxyContin Maker Launches Ad Campaign About Filing Claims Against Company Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign this week to inform people harmed by their drug where they can file claims against the company, The Associated Press reports. Read More Other Headlines of Interest Arizona congressional candidate suspends campaign after drug overdose (NBC News) Teaching Children How to Reverse an Overdose (The New York Times) This State Has Figured Out How to Treat Drug-Addicted Inmates (Pew Trusts) Opinion: Addicted to drugs, with (almost) nowhere to go: Life for New York City’s poorest addicts (New York Daily News) Inside the Philip Morris campaign to 'normalize' a tobacco device (Reuters) Turning, braking and vaping: Driver’s ed for some students includes warnings about e-cigarettes (The Washington Post) Doctor Described as ‘El Chapo of Opioids’ Admits Prescribing Without Medical Purpose (NBC New York) They Fell In Love Helping Drug Users. But Fear Kept Him From Helping Himself (NPR) Ohio tries an unusual tactic toward opioid settlement: Working together (The Washington Post) McKesson Dangles $1 Billion Legal Fund to Boost Opioid Deal (Bloomberg) Opioid Settlement Still Elusive as Some Lawyers Criticize It (The New York Times) Liberation Van Drives on the Road to Recovery (Liberation Programs)

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Robyn's podcast with Shadoe Davis

Robyn and Shadoe Davis Talk Mental Health Recently Robyn sat down with Shadoe Davis to chat about mental health. Shadoe is a well known radio personality in Canada who launched a mental health podcast just over a year ago. It has been a huge success in Canada and he is gaining followers daily. The Shadoe Davis Mental Wellness Show is designed to help people reach out for help in their struggles with mental health. In each episode you'll hear somebody's story. They're all different and yet remarkably similar. It's Shadoe's hope you'll find comfort in the realization that you are not alone and it doesn't have to be this way.  Click here to listen to Robyn & Shadoe As Shadoe says (and I 100% agree), "Robyn Priest is one the most interesting, open, caring and colourful people I've ever met. She tells us all about peer support and why it's so important." I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast and please share with anyone who would benefit from hearing Shadoe's podcasts. Shadoe has chatted with some amazing individuals in his podcast. I hope you check out some of his guests. I also had the pleasure of being on Shadoe's podcast and so did my daughter, Shelby. I spoke about being a parent and the realization of how important my own mental health is in supporting my daughters. I also talk about my experience raising both my daughters and why peer support matters so much to me. Shelby talks about her mental health journey. Please check them out. Charlotte & Shadoe Davis Podcast Shelby's podcast with Shadoe Please reach out, I look forward to hearing what you think of the podcasts. Charlotte Charlotte Sytnyk Co-creator and Mental Health Momager Robyn Priest LIVE YOUR TRUTH Robyn Priest LIVE YOUR TRUTH, is a mental health and peer support education and strategy firm. All programs are designed and delivered by people with their own experience of living with a mental health issue, or a family member of someone living with a mental health issue. Why? To demystify the many misconceptions of mental health issues from a perspective of someone who has lived it, so we can educate people to go after, and live the life of their dreams. Their “REAL” truth. sign up for our newsletter  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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