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PLEASE NOTE: We are taking a one-week publishing hiatus and will resume service Thursday, July 8. Thank you for your readership!   Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week     Harm Reduction Strategies to Prevent Overdoses Remain Controversial in U.S. Fifty years after President Richard Nixon declared a “War on Drugs,” harm reduction strategies to prevent overdoses remain controversial in the United States, NPR reports. Read More   Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Affordable Care Act The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Affordable Care Act last week. The 7-2 decision allows the health care law to continue operating, Axios reports. Read More   Marijuana Use in Middle to Late Teen Years May Alter Brain Development: Study Marijuana use during middle to late adolescence may be associated with changes in brain development, a new study suggests. Read More     Read our digest of this week’s news.   Latest Drug & Alcohol News     Policy News Roundup Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including growing criticism of the drug war model. Research News Roundup View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the association between e-cigarette and tobacco use.   Help affirm our LGBTQ+ youth   New LGBTQ+ Resources   Partnership in the News & Other Headlines Partnership in the News Oneida County is part of pilot program to warn of overdose spikes through text alerts (Observer Dispatch) Covers Partnership to End Addiction’s SPIKE Alert by Text program. Other Headlines of Interest The WHO alcohol-pregnancy warning for childbearing women overlooks men, as usual (NBC) How TV Dramas Informed And Misinformed Perceptions Of The War On Drugs (NPR) Opioid Treatment Programs Continue to Face Challenges In Opening Centers (Pew) Alcohol will be banned at the Tokyo Olympics (The New York Times)   711 Third Avenue, 5th Floor, Suite 500 New York, NY 10017 drugfree.org Get involved Work with us Our expertise About us privacy policy     DONATE NOW   Get Support Now Our help is free, confidential and safe.   Text 55753 Schedule a Call Email a Specialist

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June 2021 Newsletter

JUNE 2021 THANK YOU The children's ministry at the God Will Provide church would like to thank the LCC for their help during the annual kids camp! The men's center prepared and cleaned the camp location for it to be safe and comfortable for the children and staff. The women's center helped children with different creative stations and other hands on games/activities! It was a blessing to witness the unity between the GWP and LCC staff as they worked together! "We were beyond blessed with the LCC staff this year at our annual kids camp! It took a lot of commitment and strength to be constantly helping the children in all their needs. It was a great lesson to learn, no matter the age, to serve one another like Jesus did. The LCC staff/students really out did themselves and we are blessed to be part of their testimony. May their hearts always be open to serve, even in the little things. God always loves a serving heart!" - GWP Children's Ministry Staff LINK FOR KIDS CAMP: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW80ZevL7zg HANDY MAN PROJECT The Handy Man program has been a great school for the students. There is so much information to learn when it comes to repairs and construction. Every time the students are working on their newest projects, they are able to use critical thinking and apply the knowledge they were taught at their previous projects. We have noticed that with this program the men are able to embrace their new skills and become more confident in themselves as future leaders.  Pictured above: The students were given this project and were instructed to remodel the bathroom. They did demolition, general repairs to the frame, installed the bathtub and finally put in the tile from scratch! The bathroom has been completed and is ready for use! The tile work is a good example of our lives. We sometimes do not have a full picture of our lives. Sin, addiction, depression, temptations and even thoughts of suicide take over our lives and shatter our hearts. There is no hope, no freedom and our lives seem to have shattered into many pieces. When we come to Jesus, He starts to collect all those pieces one by one. He makes us whole and puts a brand new hope into our lives. He shines the light into our path and leads us to many blessings that we never deserved. He creates a beautiful testimony that serves others and may help someone find hope as well.  COOKING When coming to the program, our students learn cooking skills and how to handle produce. The students also prepare daily breakfast and dinner meals for the men's center by cooking from scratch. (The women's center, Multicultural Cuisine, prepare them meals for lunch.) We are grateful to the staff members who have been teaching students proper nutrition and cooking safety measures. The skills they obtain can be applied into their personal lives after they graduate the program.  Renovating the men's center office. The carpet floors and the countertops were replaced with better and durable material. We love to see the LCC students and staff use their skills and talents for the greater good. They now have an organized, clean, and comfortable office to work, make plans or have meetings.  A transformational journey through drug and alcohol addiction. ABOUT US Life Change Center (LCC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a cost-free, residential, nine-18 month program that welcomes adults 18 years-of-age and older. LCC shows our students’ God’s love while providing 24/7 support through their detox and withdrawal periods. Here they are provided with mentorship and guidance to help learn life skills; and, crisis management to transform them into productive men and women of our community. The LCC success rate, within our first two years of serving this community (2016-2018), has shown 81% of our students succeed and graduate from the program. OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS Life Change Program Handy Man  Multicultural Cuisine Basics In Life Creation of Recreational Community Service If you would like to become part of our programs in any way please contact us at 210-760-2008. BECOME A SUPPORTER Sponsor a student for a month Donate supplies or toiletries Donate a vehicle Sponsor student's trip to the Yearly Conference where a student can learn the history of Life Change Centers, meet the Leadership and renew his/her choice of an addiction-free life        http://www.lcctexas.org/donate/  https://www.facebook.com/lifechangecenterstexas Forward https://www.instagram.com/lcctexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/life-change-centers-texas-196604183/ LIFE CHANGE CENTERS - TEXAS P. O. Box 691585 San Antonio TX 78269 email: info@lcctexas.org phone: 210.760.2008 www.lcctexas.org

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New Virtual Group Offering From Breakthrough

Join Breakthrough for a new virtual group offering this July Stress Management Through Mindful Awareness Wednesday, July 21st 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM There is a disconnect that occurs naturally when the mind is in a different location than the body. The mind is often in the past or in the future, yet the body is always in the present moment. This workshop will explore how stress impacts us physically, emotionally, and relationally. One of the most important aspects of managing harmful stress is to first be fully aware of how it is impacting you. Mindfulness leads to self-awareness and can dramatically reduce the impact of stress, which can allow you to experience a healthier life. Join us for a better understanding of the healing powers for mindfulness. Register Now Presenter: Chris O'Reilly Christopher is the Executive Director of Caron Outpatient Treatment Center in Wyomissing, PA. He joined Caron Treatment Centers in 2004 and has held numerous clinical leadership positions within the organization. Christopher’s experience and inspirational leadership will guide the development and delivery of exceptional outpatient services in Berks County. Christopher is also an adjunct professor at West Chester University, teaching mind, body health. About Breakthrough Breakthrough at Caron’s vision is to support individuals and couples to achieve their best selves, lead healthy and productive lives, and create supportive and loving relationships that give them strength, confidence, and a foundation for personal and professional success. Anyone seeking to examine and improve relational patterns, including those in recovery from a substance use disorder and those impacted by a loved one’s substance use, may benefit from the workshops. For more information, contact our Breakthrough Team at 800-678-2332  |  BreakthroughEvents@caron.org

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