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Friday, May 17, 2013
ACT NOW ITS NEXT WEEK
Thursday, May 16, 2013
This Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
will be our next Recovery Luncheon and Worship service at Woodside
church 1667 Edgewood Road Yardley PA 19067. With music by Four 24,
testimony from Ali Boerner, and the message will be from Royce McKelvey
followed by a sit down lunch. ,This event is open to everyone. Please
get the word out to the recovery community and invite a friend. Hope to
see you there!
Director CLPRM
215-833-2512
UPDATE: Stop Urban Outfitters From Selling Products that Promote Prescription Drug Abuse
Thanks to you, we are gaining momentum to put a stop to Urban Outfitters selling products made to look like prescription pill bottles!
U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY) has sent a letter directly to Richard A. Hayne,
CEO and Chairman of Urban Outfitters, encouraging him to “remove these
items from the shelves immediately so as not to contribute to this
epidemic” [of prescription drug abuse].
Along with Rogers, Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway, who co-chairs the Substance Abuse Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General, has joined the effort.
In just the past few days, various media outlets have brought this to the public’s attention, including ABC News, Associated Press, The Huffington Post, News 4 WOAI (thanks to our alliance with The San Antonio Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse), UPI and more!
We’re not done, because we still haven’t received a response from Urban Outfitters.
Please take the time to tweet your plea. Here are some sample tweets:
Join me in stopping @UrbanOutfitters from selling products that promote teen Rx drug abuse. http://ow.ly/kQbJm #
Help stop @UrbanOutfitters from selling products that promote teen Rx abuse. http://ow.ly/kQbJm #
If you can’t tweet, we encourage you to invite your family, friends and colleagues to sign and share the Facebook Causes Petition today.
Thank you,
The Partnership at Drugfree.org
May 16
Psalm 63:9,10
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
Tracy couldn't believe the girls at school would be so cruel. She never
did anything to any of them, but they were always finding some way to
hurt her. It was all she could do to keep from telling them all off. Her
mother told her to ignore them, but that was hard to do. Her mother
also said that they would eventually have to pay for all the nasty
things they did, but Tracy wished that day would come soon.
No one likes to be picked on. Some people love to spend time making
others unhappy. These people will have to answer to God for their
actions. We are called to love one another and to look for ways to give
one another encouragement. While the nasty people will answer in shame
for their deeds, the kind will rejoice with Christ in heaven.
Prayer: Help me to shrug off the unkind words and
actions of the pe ople around me. Lift me above the hurts that come from
unthinking and cruel people. Teach me to respond in love, no matter how
I am treated. Amen.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Narconon Saves Lives
A Narconon graduate from two years ago took the time to recently
write a letter of appreciation to the staff about he has continued to
prosper since graduating from the Narconon program. James learned, like
many others, that the Narconon program isn’t just about staying clean –
it’s about learning those basic life skills essential to success and
happiness. That is why Narconon is the New Life Program. Here is the
letter.
“Dear Staff,
My
life has been amazing since I graduated from Narconon. I use the tools
I learned there every day and I wanted to give you some examples.
In
the Narconon Communication course I learned to stand my ground, without
losing my temper, even if someone was being insulting. I used to get
angry with people who talked down to me and would get into a lot of
fights. I couldn’t control my anger – but now I am totally different
and I have been amazed at myself for being calm in certain situations.
I
used to think that I could only communicate to people who were similar
to me. Narconon taught me that I am very capable of communicating with
every class mate that I have in college. I just have to find points of
common reality. I talk to people now, that before, I would have thought
that I was not good enough to talk to. This lesson helped me in a
government class. I had to teach the class about media politics. I
wanted to reach all the students – those who were interested in the
topic and those who weren’t. I was successful in this goal and I
received many compliments.
At Narconon I
learned to study. This is important for success. I received a 91 on
my first paper of the year. In this particular class, I have done well
on the tests and have the highest grade in the class.
At Narconon I
learned about anti-social people and how much people can affect your
life. Now I do not associate with anyone in college unless I think they
are trying to better their lives. I do not want to be around anyone
who is going to try and bring me down.
I hope one day I can help a person as much as Narconon helped me. Narconon gave me the opportunity to make my life better and stop living a worthless life. I am thankful to the Narconon program.
Love,
PLEASE SUPPORT RECOVERY MUSIC FEST 2013 We need SPONSORS!
Good morning everyone, I wanted to give everyone an update on Music
Fest tickets. This past weekend was kind of the kickoff for ticket
sales for our biggest event September. unfortunately I have some bad
news we sold 0 tickets.but I am NOT going to be discouraged because I
know God is in this from the beginning and he will see us through to the
event. I have packs of tickets for everyone to sell. we are also still
in need of sponsors. there are very nice posters flyers communication
cards available for those who want them. I will be copying the direct
link to the tickets and sending that out for everyone to forward on
their email contact list and post on their Facebook page. I believe
everyone should be taking part in this, that is in this ministry to make
this event the most successful ever so that we can look forward to
having this again next year. tickets are available through our website www.clprm.org and at www.itickets.com we will have a ticket table setup a Christian Life Center through September you can always meet me there on a Sunday morning to get your tickets for Friday
night or wherever you are I'll come meet you. I know its early and
probably July August will be our best months but let's try our best to
spread the word and maybe get some sales. Thank you everyone for your
contribution to this ministry and all that you do for the kingdom. any
questions please give me a call
here is the direct ticket link: Music Fest let's spread the wordhttp://www.itickets.com/
Director CLPRM
215-833-2512
May 15
Psalm 63:1O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thy irsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is.
The rock face extended straight up. Terry was halfway up, and his arms
ached. From the ground it hadn't looked nearly so great a distance. The
sun was scorching, and all Terry could think of was a cool drink of
water. He would give anything to be able to stop and drink, but there
was not safe place to even think of doing it. The more he thought of
water, the worse his thirst got. He comforted himself by thinking the
next drink he took would be the best he'd ever had.
We often don't appreciate the simple things in life until we are unable
to enjoy them. Taking god's gifts for granted is easy to do. Clean air,
water to drink, food on the table; these things come easily to most of
us, and so we are not as thankful as we might be if we didn't have them.
Many in our world have to do without. Remember than even the most basic
of our needs is met by the loving grace of God. Thank Him for
everything He has given.
Prayer: For the air that I breath, the warmth of the
springtime sun, the food that nourishes me, and for so much more, I lift
my voice in thanks and praise to You, Lord. Amen.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
May 14
Psalm 62:10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Glenn prayed for things to get easier. Every day he lifted his concerns
to the Lord. Each day he faithfully read the Bible and thought about
the Lord's loving works. Finally, his financial woes began to turn
around. He thanked God for hearing him and helping him. His wealth began
to increase, but as it did, Glenn turned less and less to God. He
rarely prayed, almost never did he turn to God's World, and he spent his
time thinking of all the wonderful things he could do with his newfound
wealth. Glenn attained a level where he could have been called a rich
man. At the same time, Glenn attained a level of spiritual bankruptcy.
The cost of wealth is often our very faith. Let not the wealth of the
world turn you from God. There is the devil's finest work.
Prayer: Forgive me when I let things come between us,
Lord. Material wealth is nice, but not if it mea ns that I lose my
relationship with You. Help me be satisfied with what I have, and keep
my mind and my heart on You. Amen.
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Monday, May 13, 2013
"Born Drug Free Florida"
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About
"Born Drug Free Florida" is an initiative by the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Office of the Attorney General and the Florida Department of Health to raise awareness about babies being born exposed to prescription drugs. The campaign educates expectant mothers about the importance of discussing prescription drug abuse with their doctors and to offer assistance to the women.Attorney General Pam Bondi worked with the Florida Legislature during the 2012 legislative session to create a Statewide Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns. She chaired the task force, which was charged with examining the scope of the problem of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, the costs associated with caring for babies with NAS, the long-term effects of NAS, and strategies for preventing prescription drug abuse by expectant mothers.This initiative is one of the Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns Task Force’s recommendations intended to end NAS in Florida’s newborns. The Department of Children and Families took the lead role in executing this educational initiative.
May 13
Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Eric ran back and forth behind the crowd. The parade was coming, and he
really wanted to have a good spot to watch it from. Everyone was so
much taller than he was. Wherever he went, somebody was standing in
front of him. In frustration, he began to cry. Suddenly, two strong
hands lifted Eric up and placed him on shoulders high up above the mass
of people. From the vantage point of the stranger's shoulders, the
entire parade was easy to see.
Sometimes we need a boost. Problems loom too large, and we can't see
our way around them. Pressures build up, and we don't feel big enough to
cope with them. God sees all that and He is ready to lift us up; to
give us a new vantage point. Reach up to the Lord, and He will lead you
to Himself, a rock which is higher than any problem we might have.
Prayer: Pick me up, Lord, and hold me in Your loving
arms. Protect me from the pressures of the day, and remove the heaviness
from my heart. Inspire me with the knowledge that You and I together
can handle anything. Amen.
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Florida Launches New Initiative on Newborns Exposed to Prescription Drugs
Florida is launching a new initiative to tackle the growing problem of newborns exposed to prescription drugs, the Associated Press
reports. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi held a press conference
Friday with the Department of Children and Families and the Department
of Health to announce the new program.
In February a task force
of doctors, public health experts and social workers in Florida
released a report designed to combat the growing problem of babies born
to mothers who are addicted to prescription drugs. The report found more
than 1,560 babies born in Florida in 2011 were diagnosed with symptoms
of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). These babies often spend three
weeks in neonatal intensive care, with a cost as high as $53,400 per
baby. In contrast, the typical hospital cost for a healthy newborn is
$9,500.
NAS babies suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, abdominal
pain, incessant crying, rapid breathing, and sometimes seizures, the
report notes.
The task force made recommendations in the areas of prevention,
intervention and best practices, and treatment. It recommended that
hospitals be required to report babies born with symptoms of NAS, as
they do with babies born with infectious diseases such as measles and
tuberculosis. The group wants to help treatment facilities reach more
women, and recommended considering new laws to offer pregnant women
immunity for seeking substance abuse treatment.
In April, state officials launched a new website, BornDrugFreeFL.com
and a 1-877-233-5656 helpline, to raise awareness about babies being
born exposed to prescription drugs. The campaign is designed to educate
expectant mothers about the importance of discussing prescription drug
use with their doctors, and to offer the women assistance. The campaign
is being advertised through billboards across the state.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
May 11
Psalm 59:9Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
The young man sat quietly in the courtroom. He trembled as he waited
for the hearing to begin. He had never been to court before. His parents
had rarely even taken him into town. The Amish kept pretty much to
themselves. He was being asked to fight in an army that he did not
believe in, and that was something he could not do. They would ask him
all kinds of hard questions, but all he knew was that war and killing
were wrong, and he would have no part of it, even if it meant sitting in
a jail for the rest of his life. They would want excuses, but all he
could say was no. God was his only defense. Nothing more was needed.
Prayer: People do not always understand why I feel the
way I do or believe the things I do. Help me to accept that, Father.
Help me to be secure in my faith. Let me be an example of faith in a
world full of doubt. Amen.
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Pregnant Teens in Substance Abuse Treatment Face Many Challenges
Pregnant teens, who are more likely than pregnant adults to
face medical issues, face a host of additional challenges if they are
also being treated for substance abuse, a new government report finds.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) found pregnant teens being treated for substance abuse were
three times more likely than other female teens in treatment to receive
public assistance as their main source of income—15 percent versus 5.3
percent). The report
also found 74 percent of non-pregnant female teens in treatment who
were not working were students, compared with just 44.2 percent of
pregnant teens treated for substance abuse.
Half of pregnant teens in treatment used drugs or alcohol in the month before they started treatment, HealthDay
reports. Almost one-fifth used drugs or alcohol daily during that
month. The report notes that when mothers use drugs during pregnancy,
their babies can show signs of addiction at birth. Long-term effects of a
mother’s prenatal drug use have been observed in children at 6 years of
age.
Marijuana was the most commonly used substance among female teens in
treatment programs. The report found 73 percent of pregnant teens and 70
percent of non-pregnant teens used the drug. Pregnant teens were twice
as likely to use methamphetamines and amphetamines, compared with other
female teens—17 percent versus 8 percent.
Overall, pregnant teens make up about 4 percent of the 57,000 females
ages 12 to 19 admitted to substance abuse treatment programs annually,
according to SAMHSA.
“Pregnant teens entering treatment face difficult challenges, but the
good news is that treatment is a very positive step in helping them
regain their lives and generate new hope for themselves and their
children,” SAMHSA Administrator Pamela Hyde said in a news release.
Heroin Addiction Takes Toll in Suburban New Jersey
New Jersey officials report a rise in heroin addiction,
drug-related crime and deaths among young people in suburbs. Many became
addicted to prescription painkillers, and switched to heroin because it
is cheaper, potent and widely available, according to The Record of Woodland Park.
The growth of heroin use among young people in the suburbs is being seen nationwide.
According to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the
number of people who were past-year heroin users in 2011 (620,000) was
higher than the number in 2007 (373,000).
New Jersey is a center of heroin use in part because of its ports and
highways, which are conduits for South American heroin, the article
notes. Heroin found on New Jersey streets today is at least five times
more pure than it was several decades ago, law enforcement officials
say. The increased potency leads to quicker addiction, they add.
“Heroin is much more commonplace than it’s been in years,” Ellen
Elias, Director of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources in
Hackensack, told the newspaper. “We see it all around. It seems like the
population in which heroin is most prevalent is that 18- to 25-year-old
population.”
Police in Bergen County, in northern New Jersey, report increases in
shoplifting, home invasions, burglaries and armed robberies, by people
addicted to heroin who are seeking money to buy drugs.
Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law
a measure that encourages people to report drug overdoses. The law
allows people to call 911 to report a drug overdose, without the fear of
getting arrested for drug possession themselves.
Commentary: National Prevention Week 2013 Is May 12-18: Participate and Make a Difference in Your Community!
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) second annual National Prevention Week
begins on Sunday, May 12. This national health observance, which
continues through May 18, aims to increase public awareness of, and
action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. This year’s
theme – Your voice. Your choice. Make a difference. – emphasizes that
the choices we make each day are important and have a real effect on our
health and the well-being of our families and communities. Each day of
National Prevention Week 2013 has a unique focus to recognize states’
and communities’ prevention efforts and highlight multiple facets of
behavioral health:
May 12: Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use
May 13: Prevention of Underage Drinking
May 14: Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Use
May 15: Prevention of Alcohol Abuse
May 16: Suicide Prevention
May 17: Promotion of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-being
May 18: (Communities identify an issue of their choice)
May 13: Prevention of Underage Drinking
May 14: Prevention of Prescription Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Use
May 15: Prevention of Alcohol Abuse
May 16: Suicide Prevention
May 17: Promotion of Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-being
May 18: (Communities identify an issue of their choice)
Our nation’s states and communities provide many evidence-based
programs and strategies promoting mental and emotional well-being and
preventing substance abuse. SAMHSA applauds their excellent work in
showing that prevention works. As a result of states’ and communities’
concerted prevention efforts, important progress has been made in many
areas, such as in the decline of underage binge and heavy drinking rates
between 2002 and 20111. However, much work remains to be done.
• The adverse health effects from cigarette smoking and exposure to
tobacco smoke account for an estimated 443,000 deaths, or nearly one of
every five deaths each year.2
• One quarter of young people between the age of 12 and 20 currently
drink alcohol, and an estimated 6 million participated in binge drinking
at least once in the last 30 days.3
• Approximately 23 million Americans aged 12 or older, or roughly 9
percent of the population in this age group, are current illicit drug
users.4 This includes individuals who use illicit drugs, as
well as the approximately 6 million people who report that they
currently use prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes.5
• Each year, suicide accounts for more than 38,000 deaths in the
United States, and in 2011, it was the 10th leading cause of death.6
• An estimated 1 in 5 people aged 18 or older had a mental illness in the past year.7
National Prevention Week 2013 offers a way for everyone to voice
their support for prevention and take action to make a difference in
their communities. One way to get involved is to take the Prevention Pledge and share it with colleagues, family and friends. Another way is to participate in a National Prevention Week event in your community or a community near you. Individuals also can take part in the National Prevention Week “I Choose” Project.
Snap a photo of yourself or a friend with a sign saying why you choose
prevention, and then send it to SAMHSA for posting in our photo gallery.
Be a part of National Prevention Week 2013, and use your voice and
positive choices to champion healthy living year-round.
Frances M. HardingDirector
SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
1Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011
National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings.
NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. Rockville, MD:
SAMHSA. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.htm.
2U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2004.
3Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings. NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. Rockville, MD: SAMHSA. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.htm.
4Ibid.
5Ibid.
6Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2012). Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2011. (National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 61, No. 6: October 10, 2012). Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr61/nvsr61_06.pdf.
7Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings. NSDUH Series H-45, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4725. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11MH_FindingsandDetTables/2K11MHFR/NSDUHmhfr2011.htm.
2U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2004.
3Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings. NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. Rockville, MD: SAMHSA. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.htm.
4Ibid.
5Ibid.
6Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2012). Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2011. (National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 61, No. 6: October 10, 2012). Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr61/nvsr61_06.pdf.
7Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings. NSDUH Series H-45, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4725. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Retrieved May 2, 2013, from http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11MH_FindingsandDetTables/2K11MHFR/NSDUHmhfr2011.htm.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Wisdom from the Psalms
Wisdom from the Psalms
May 10
Psalm 58:3
The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Larry had developed quite a reputation over the years. Most people in his life said he couldn't be trusted. If there were a way for Larry to rip them off, he would do it. It had been Larry's nature from the time he was very small. As a child, he had told lies with unbelievable ease. He bullied other children without the least bit of guilt or remorse. In school he had cheated his way to the top of his class. He bought answers to tests in college, and entered the business world believing that anything he wanted could be gotten my means both legal and illegal. It was all the same to Larry.
There are people in our world who have lived their entire lives by selfish and evil means. It's as if something good was left out of them, and they are incapable of doing what is good. The way we deal with people like that is to forgive them and vow we will never be like them. Evil people are not to be hated, but pitied. They are our mission in life. Lives devoid of the Good News are lives not worth living. Reach out to people who do wrong through your prayers. They need them most of all.
Prayer: Lord, show me how to love even the most unlovable people. Instead of showing anger, let me show compassion, and grant me a deeper understanding of why people can be so bad. Fill my heart with Your love to share. Amen.
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May 10
Psalm 58:3
The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
Larry had developed quite a reputation over the years. Most people in his life said he couldn't be trusted. If there were a way for Larry to rip them off, he would do it. It had been Larry's nature from the time he was very small. As a child, he had told lies with unbelievable ease. He bullied other children without the least bit of guilt or remorse. In school he had cheated his way to the top of his class. He bought answers to tests in college, and entered the business world believing that anything he wanted could be gotten my means both legal and illegal. It was all the same to Larry.
There are people in our world who have lived their entire lives by selfish and evil means. It's as if something good was left out of them, and they are incapable of doing what is good. The way we deal with people like that is to forgive them and vow we will never be like them. Evil people are not to be hated, but pitied. They are our mission in life. Lives devoid of the Good News are lives not worth living. Reach out to people who do wrong through your prayers. They need them most of all.
Prayer: Lord, show me how to love even the most unlovable people. Instead of showing anger, let me show compassion, and grant me a deeper understanding of why people can be so bad. Fill my heart with Your love to share. Amen.
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
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This
Mother's Day please take a moment to help us help another. Share a
special gift (the link below our addict's mom Face Book group) with
another addict's mom or with a family member of an addict. I know he/she
will find comfort, friendship, hope and above all love.
https://www.facebook.com/
Sometimes the most precious are free....
Much love to all addict’s moms and their friends and families.
(Please help add a friend to our group any member can do that)
You can also send her the link to our online community.
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This
year we are adding wonderful resources to our groups and online
community. You are so important to us. You matter ...thanks for your
help.
Much love to all addict's moms and their families.....hugs Barbara
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