Wednesday, November 20, 2013


Attorneys General Urge FDA to Ban Sale of Menthol Cigarettes
By Join Together Staff | November 19, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed inAdvocacy, Prevention, Tobacco, Young Adults & Youth

The attorneys general of 24 states are urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes,CSPnet.com reports.

In a letter to the FDA, the attorneys general said “there are numerous law enforcement tools that can be used to combat production or importation of unlawful tobacco products. Moreover, the quantity of menthol cigarettes that could be made available on the black market would be far less than the quantity that will be available if menthol remains legal. Therefore, a ban on menthol would dramatically decrease public access to menthol cigarettes.”

“Menthol cigarettes are attractive to youth and have been marketed in ways that promote youth smoking. We hope the FDA will ban them completely,” Vermont Attorney General Sorrell said in a news release. Menthol cigarettes are the only flavored cigarettes currently legal for sale in the United States. The FDA is seeking public comment before it makes a decision about what action to take regarding menthol cigarettes.

The attorneys general represent the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.

In July, the FDA issued a report that stated menthol-flavored cigarettes raise critical public health questions, and likely pose a greater risk to the health of smokers than non-menthol cigarettes. The agency said it is considering taking action that would result in restricted sales of menthol cigarettes. While the FDA said current research does not indicate menthol cigarettes increase the risk of smoking-related disease compared with regular cigarettes, it noted “adequate data suggest that menthol use is likely associated with increased smoking initiation by youth and young adults. Further, the data indicate that menthol in cigarettes is likely associated with greater addiction. Menthol smokers show greater signs of nicotine dependence and are less likely to successfully quit smoking.”

Tuesday, November 19, 2013


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November 19 v 3 POWER IN THE PROVERB
The foolishness of a man twists his way,
And his heart frets against the Lord.
STEP 3 :Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God.
The proverb states tht we fret against GOD ,in other words we want no parts of HIS ways.Kndness , love ,generosity ,peace ,and the list goes on.By nature we are evil ,our self (flesh) wants it now and it better make me feel good or else.The sad part is living in the here I want it now and I can do what I ever want part of us ,can never be satisfied.Chasing the next new drug or drink ,getting involved in another risky relationship will always leave us feeling empty and alone.What I am trying to say is you can chase drugs booze sex money or whatever it is you use as your fix.It will never fill that void you have in your life. Step 3 is right on and it will bring peace and sitisfaction to your life heart and soul.

Three “N-Bomb” Compounds Banned by DEA



By Join Together Staff | November 18, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed inDrugs, Government & Prevention

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made three synthetic drugs, known as NBOMe compounds, illegal for the next two years. The compounds, also known as “N-Bomb,” have been responsible for the deaths of at least 19 people in the United States in the past year.

The compounds can be harmful to kidneys, and can trigger mental health issues.

The DEA made the synthetic compounds 25I-NBOMe, 25C-NBOMe, and 25B-NBOMe Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act for the next two years, UPI reports. These drugs are marketed online and through illegal channels as illicit hallucinogens such as LSD, according to a DEA news release. They are sold as powders, liquid solutions, soaked onto blotter paper, and laced on edible items.

“There is no approved medical use for these particular synthetic drugs, nor has the Food and Drug Administration approved them for human consumption,” the DEA notes, adding “data suggest that extremely small amounts of these drugs can cause seizures, cardiac and respiratory arrest, and death.”

The DEA warns synthetic drugs such as the NBOMe compounds have no consistent manufacturing and packaging processes and may contain drastically differing dosage amounts, a mix of several drugs, and unknown adulterants. “Users are playing Russian roulette when they abuse them,” the agency states.

During the next two years, the DEA will work with the Department of Health and Human Services to determine if these compounds should be made permanently illegal
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PCP-Related Visits to the Emergency Room Jumped 400% Between 2005 and 2011


By Join Together Staff | November 18, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed in Drugs

PCP-related emergency room visits jumped 400 percent between 2005 and 2011, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). PCP (phencyclidine), also known as “angel dust,” can cause hallucinations when taken at high doses.

The number of PCP-related visits to hospital emergency rooms jumped from 14,825 in 2005, to 75,538 in 2011, Medical News Todayreports. The largest increase was seen among patients ages 25 to 34. In 2011, about two-thirds of PCP-related visits were made by males, and almost half were made by people ages 25 to 34. Other illegal drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and heroin, were involved in about half of PCP-related emergency room visits in 2011.

PCP can be snorted, smoked, injected, or swallowed and is most commonly sold as a powder or liquid and applied to a leafy material such as mint, parsley, oregano, tobacco, or marijuana. Many people who use PCP may do it unknowingly because it is often used as an additive and can be found in marijuana, LSD, or methamphetamine. In a hospital or detention setting, a person on PCP may become violent or suicidal, and can become very dangerous to themselves and to others.

“This report is a wake-up call that this dangerous drug may be making a comeback in communities throughout the nation,” Dr. Peter Delany, Director of SAMHSA’s Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, said in a news release. “PCP is a potentially deadly drug and can have devastating consequences not only for individuals, but also for families, friends and communities. We must take steps at every level to combat the spread of this public health threat.”
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Monday, November 18, 2013

November 18v14 POWER IN THE PROVERB
The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?
STEP 1 : I admit that I am powerless over my chemical dependicies and the effects of my separation or lack of fellowship with God, and that my life has become unmanageable.
Coming to this point in life is not something I would wish on anybody . Important to get here and grateful it happened yes..At this point in my life , it was the most desperate and painful time and I even despaired of life itself . My mind was in a whirlwind of , ego and self and the me of right then and there was a hideous monster at least so I thought.The proverb cannot make it any clearer , that Step one was vital for my survival.When you reach the end your last straw step one will be your only option .


FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION

Proceeds from Dec. 29 event to benefit PRO-ACT and the Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center

BRISTOL, PA. — Nov. 11, 2013 —PRO-ACT invites the community to an Applebee’s® Flapjack Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 29, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3219 Street Road, Bensalem. Proceeds benefit PRO-ACT and the Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center (SBRCC) in Bristol to promote recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs through advocacy, support, education and service.

“This event gives families an opportunity to support a good cause while enjoying a delicious breakfast together without having to cook or clean up. That’s a nice break during the holiday season,” said Rick Petrolawicz, certified recovery specialist and volunteer coordinator at the SBRCC

PRO-ACT volunteers will serve guests during the event. Applebee’s staff will prepare the food.
Tickets are $10 per person; $6 for children under 12; and $3 for children under 2. Tickets include pancakes, bacon or sausage, eggs, juice and/or coffee.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by Dec. 24. For tickets, call Rick Petrolawicz at 215-788-3738, ext. 107, or email RPetrolawicz@councilsepa.org.
or help with an addiction problem, call the 24-hour information line at 800-221-6333.

About PRO-ACT

PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization-Achieving Community Together) is the regional nonprofit organization working to mobilize and rally individuals in recovery from addiction, as well as their families, friends and allies in acampaign to end discrimination, broaden social understanding and achieve a just response to addiction as a public health crisis.

About The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.

The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. is a private nonprofit prevention, education, advocacy, and intervention organization, providing a wide range of services to families, schools, businesses, individuals, and the community. Founded in 1975, The Council serves the Southeast region of Pennsylvania and is a member of a nationwide network of National Council on Alcoholism and DrugDependence Affiliates. The Council has offices and Recovery Community Centers in Doylestown, New Britain, Bristol, and Philadelphia. For help with alcohol, tobacco or other substances, or for information on the disease of alcoholism and addiction, call 800-221-6333, toll-free, 24-hours a day. For more information, visit www.councilsepa.org.

Sunday, November 17, 2013


Novenber 17 v 9 POWER IN THE PROVERB 

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends. 
STEP 5. Admitted to God, to our selves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. 
Not only does it seperate close friends and family , fault, guilt, anger, pride, and unforgiveness make us physicaly mentally and spiritually sick.You cant get better if you carry around all the junk ! That could be a number one reason for us using at least it was one of the main ingridients in my life of using. Holding on to all of the pain, caused me to be angry resentful and ashamed. Getting to step 4 and making the list was very difficult but it was one of the most liberating experiences of my life.One thing I discovered was unforgiveness is a poision we drink expecting the others in our lives to die.My unforgiveness was not killing them it was killing me thru addiction.

How Fictional Characters Can Help Real-Life Clients
By Adam C. Brooks, PhD | November 15, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed inAlcohol, Drugs, Healthcare & Treatment
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Saturday, November 16, 2013

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Hello , My name is Joseph and I would like to tell you about my Blog . It is my vision to develop a 50 state resource site .My Blog (joseph-recoveryconnections.blogspot.com) is the vechicle in which I will use to accomplish this task.My work has been two years in developing and my pupose is to make treatment easy too find , to educate and help others develop a solid recovery support system . No I am not a refferal service , I am just a guy in recovery trying too give back too those still out there. I also can be found on facebook www.facebook.com/PArecoveryconnections .We have connected here and I would love too have you in the group ,based on your Professional skills and experience you might be able to help one of our many frequent visitors. If you have any upcoming events e-mail us at recoveryfriends@gmail.com we will spread the word.  It is folks like you that make this world a better place.Sincerely Joseph God Bless
November 16 POWER IN THE PROVERB
Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Step 12 : Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this 
message to others , and to practice these principles in all our affairs. 
(12Steps.org) 
In the middle of my addictive state ,living my life as it was I hated . Guilt, anger, regret ,selfishness , fear , and pride were the ones that ruled my life.There were many who tried to show me the way I should live to get clean and sober . Time after time , I would just run away ! My thought I know you care but I am drowning here and your describing the water ! One day it happened my spirit was awakened ,and that only happened at my bottom after a sincere step one ! The Proverb says it all and the 12 th step is a duty because of other 12 steppers and GOD , I have freedom ! .

Long-Term Heroin Use Changes Gene Activation in the Brain, Study Suggests
By Join Together Staff | November 12, 2013 | 1 Comment | Filed in Drugs &Research


Long-term use of heroin appears to change how genes are activated in the brain, a new study suggests. This leads to changes in brain function, HealthDay reports.

The findings come from a study of the brains of deceased heroin users. Researchers examined an area of the brain called the striatum, which plays an important role in drug abuse. They discovered major changes in how DNA was being used in the brain. The more years a person had been addicted to heroin, the greater the changes in the brain.

The researchers also found changes that suggest behaviors that lead to overdose have a different basis in the brain than those leading to long-term abuse, the article notes. The findings were presented at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting on Sunday.

“Our study addresses a critical gap in our knowledge about heroin addiction because we cannot often directly study the brains of addicted humans,” said senior author Yasmin Hurd of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. “Our results provide important insights into how human brains change in response to long-term heroin use, and give us the knowledge to help treat this dangerous disease.”

Friday, November 15, 2013

November 15 v 11 POWER IN THE PROVERB 
Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord—
how much more do human hearts!
STEP  3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God .
Why shouldnt you HE created us for a purpose and that was not to get plasterd and reak havoc on the world.Your story was already written from beginning to end so stop trying to  re-write it .Put the crap down and pick up a life recovery manaual (bible) . God knows my heart HE created it and yours also . My heart was full of pain fear and misery so I drank and used to make it feel better but it only made everything worse . LET GO LET GOD !

Thursday, November 14, 2013

November 14 v 29 POWER IN THE PROVERB
People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Step 6 :We are entirely ready to have GOD remove all these defects of character. One very important step ,when you made me mad you made me drink used too be one of my favorite lines.Looking back it was a great excuse that allowed me to remain in my addictive state. Anger was a great trigger using the Proverb can bring too light that when we get angry and lose control we act like fools and only hurt ourselves in the long run. Take anger and give it the Step 6.
Molly – What You Need to KnowBy Susan Weiss and Eric Wargo | November 12, 2013 | 1 Comment | Filed inDrugs


What’s in a (drug) name? The now-popular party drug named “Molly” sounds friendly and safe, and young people know that the name is supposed to refer to the pure crystalline powder form of 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine or MDMA—what used to be taken in pill form as Ecstasy. But many are learning the hard way that, despite appearances, Molly is often not what it seems, and this version of MDMA is no more pure, safe, or innocent than its previous incarnation.

Whether called Molly or Ecstasy, MDMA produces a combination of energy and sociability that has made it popular at events like raves and concerts since it first burst on the recreational drug scene in the late 1980s. The euphoric effects of MDMA, like those of stimulants such as cocaine or amphetamines, come mainly from raising the level of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain’s reward pathways. Unlike those drugs, however, MDMA also raises serotonin, the brain chemical boosted by many antidepressants. Serotonin affects mood, sleep, memory, and appetite, and also triggers the release of oxytocin and vasopressin, hormones that promote social behavior and bonding, which are likely responsible for the empathic closeness to others that MDMA users also experience.

Like stimulants, MDMA can be hazardous for those with heart problems, because it raises heart rate and blood pressure. At high doses it can also interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature; this, especially in the high-energy context of a dance party, can cause the body to overheat, leading to liver, kidney, or heart failure. MDMA metabolites interfere with the body’s ability to further metabolize the drug, so unexpectedly high blood levels can accumulate in the body when users take additional doses, as they commonly do. MDMA can also seriously deplete serotonin levels in the brain, causing confusion, depression, and sleep problems after it is taken. There is some evidence that frequent users may permanently damage serotonin-containing neurons, causing lasting mood and memory impairments.

MDMA in its previous life as Ecstasy typically came in the form of a pill, and as happens with other drugs, doubts about adulterants or substitutes came to haunt it. Ecstasy tablets have been known to contain caffeine, methamphetamine, cocaine, ephedrine, and other harmful substances. MDMA’s recent reincarnation as a “pure” powder called Molly, short for “molecular,” follows a typical pattern in the marketplace: rebranding and repackaging a staid old product for a new generation, as well as giving it an aura of being “new and improved.” The word molecular suggests chemical purity. So does its powder form. But powders are readily mixed and substituted, and in the world of drugs purchased at concerts, names mean absolutely nothing.

Molly has simmered in the news the past few years because of pop stars singing its praises, but this summer Molly made the headlines when it was blamed for the deaths of two young adults who collapsed after overheating at a music festival in New York City. The New York City medical examiner later confirmed that pure MDMA was to blame for one of the deaths; the other person had taken Molly that actually consisted of a mixture of MDMA and methylone, one of a family of dangerous and unpredictable stimulant drugs called synthetic cathinones and often sold as “bath salts.”

NIDA’s Community Epidemiology Work Group reported that hundreds of Molly capsules tested in two South Florida crime labs in 2012 also contained methylone. And indeed, many people ending up in emergency rooms after taking what they think is Molly are testing positive for synthetic cathinones instead. Synthetic cathinones can be more energizing than MDMA, and have earned a reputation for inducing wild mood swings and hallucinations in users, as well as dangerous overstimulation of the heart.

Unfortunately, the new world of synthetic designer drugs is very hard to regulate. Labs are continuously churning out new molecules that evade legal restrictions and/or existing drug tests. The situation is so perilous that inexpensive drug purity testers are reportedly being sold at music festivals to help concertgoers tell whether the Molly they have purchased is actually MDMA.

Besides doing whatever we can to steer youth away from drug use altogether, it is crucial to impress on them the folly of purchasing or taking a drug that is so notoriously and frequently not what it seems that it needs to be periodically rebranded. Molly is not bright and shiny and new; it is an old drug being sold in a different form that is now even more subject to contamination and substitution. Young people should listen to their common sense, and stay well away.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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November13 v 2 v 3  POWER IN THE PROVERB
A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,
But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

Changes by Makers of Cold and Cough Medicines Reduced Children’s ER Visits

By Join Together Staff | November 11, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed in Parenting & Youth

Changes made by makers of cold and cough medicines in 2007 have resulted in a significant decrease in visits by infants and toddlers to hospital emergency rooms due to these medicines, according to a new study.

Drug makers voluntarily withdrew infant cold and cough medicines intended for children under age 2 from the market in 2007, and made changes in labeling on other products warning parents they should not be given to children under 4, The New York Times reports.

The study, conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, included data from 63 hospitals. The study estimated the number of visits to emergency rooms from 2004 to 2011 by young children who had taken cold and cough medicine. Before the 2007 changes, children under 2 accounted for 4.1 percent of emergency room visits for suspected drug-related effects. After the change, they accounted for 2.4 percent of the visits.

Among children ages 2 to 3, ER visits related to cold and cough medicines dropped from 9.5 percent before the changes took effect, to 6.5 percent afterwards. There was no significant reduction in ER visits among children 4 to 11. Among children ages 4 and 5, visits related to cold and cough medicines increased from 5.6 percent to 6.5 percent.

“We’re making great progress in under-2s, and we’re making relatively good progress in 2 to 3s,” said Dr. Don Shifrin, a spokesman for the American Academy of Pediatrics. “But we’d like better news for kids over 4.”

Most infants and toddlers who end up in the ER for problems related to cold and cough medicines got hold of the medicines when a parent’s back was turned, the article notes. “Of adverse events still occurring, 90 percent in 2- to 3-year-olds were unsupervised ingestions,” said study senior author Dr. Daniel S. Budnitz.

The findings are published in Pediatrics.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

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November 12 v19 POWER IN THE PROVERB
Truthful words stand the test of time,
    but lies are soon exposed.
My advice tell the truth even if it hurts !

Veterans Face Dangerous Combination of Painkillers and PTSD

By Join Together Staff | November 11, 2013 | 1 Comment | Filed in Addiction,Mental Health, Military & Prescription Drugs


Many of the more than two million veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from both pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Often they are treated with opioid painkillers, which can be a dangerous mix with mental illness because of the risk of addiction,The Wall Street Journal reports.

Veterans with PTSD are nearly twice as likely to be prescribed opioids as those without mental health problems, according to a study by a Veterans Affairs researcher. They are more likely to get more than one opioid, and to receive the highest dose. The study found veterans with PTSD were more than twice as likely to suffer injuries, overdoses and other bad outcomes if they were given opioids.

According to VA records, about 30 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans under VA care have PTSD. More than half of them suffer chronic pain.

More than 50,000 veterans were treated by the VA last year for serious problems associated with opioid use—almost double the number compared with 10 years earlier. During that time, the total number of VA patients grew 30 percent. The newspaper found the number of opioid prescriptions written by the VA increased by 287 percent between 1999 and 2012.

Another study led by a VA doctor found the rate of accidental drug overdoses among veterans receiving VA care is almost double that of the U.S. population as a whole.

Dr. Andrew Kowal, who helped develop clinical guidelines for pain management used by the VA, said the number of troops “retiring out of the Army on narcotics chronically is just absolutely unbelievable.”
In 2010, the VA revised opioid prescribing guidelines to emphasize the risks. The VA says it will make additional revisions.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

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November 11 v 30 POWER IN THE PROVERB
 The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life;
    a wise person wins friends.

Boycott Kitson and Share Your Outrage


By Cassie Goldberg | October 10, 2013 | 0 Comments | Filed in Our Blog




Despite thousands of calls and messages from families who have lost loved ones to prescription drug abuse, the Los Angeles-based boutique, Kitson, has refused to remove apparel that glamorizes prescription drug abuse. Jerseys with “Xanax,” “Adderall” and “Vicodin” in traditional sports team lettering continue to sell for close to $100 each on Kitson’s website and in its stores.


The store, with a clientele that includes celebrities like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, is now offering the actress Kristen Johnston’s autobiography, Guts, as a “free book with purchase of a jersey.” Johnston, who has struggled with and overcome addiction, brought attention to the company’s irresponsible selling of the sweatshirts this August and, along with The Partnership at Drugfree.org, has publicly pleaded for them to pull the shirts from their stores.


Instead, Kitson has chosen to mock recovery and bully Ms. Johnston and her brave work to help break the stigma and misunderstanding that surround addiction. Response to Kitson’s latest questionable promotion has been called “tasteless,” “immature” and “offensive.” What are your views on Kitson’s actions?


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Sunday, November 10, 2013

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November 10 v 6
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Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.My advice ,whatever it is your thinking about doing that is not right ,don't you wil get caught eventually,everyone does.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

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We Must Do Better in Helping Veterans with Alcohol and Drug Problems

We Must Do Better in Helping Veterans with Alcohol and Drug Problems
By Dr. David Rosenbloom | November 8, 2013 | 1 Comment | Filed in Addiction, Military & TreatmentThe United States did a dreadful job in recognizing and addressing the alcohol and drug problems of Vietnam era veterans. In shameful fact, a significant percent of the nation’s homeless men are Vietnam—and now Gulf War—veterans who never got the help they needed when they got home. Research has shown that the start of heavy alcohol and drug use in Vietnam veterans was associated with exposure to violence in Vietnam. For many, drinking and drug use escalated rapidly as they self-medicated with alcohol and drugs to calm Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-related arousal, increased rapidly when they came home and became a chronic and unremitting addiction.As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down, we cannot allow this to happen again. The warning signals are loud and clear. Homelessness in recently discharged veterans is starting to rise. Some communities have established special Veterans Courts to deal with sharp increases in drug, alcohol and violence-related charges involving new veterans. More than 2.5 million men and women were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. More than 400,000 were deployed three or more times. About 25 percent of the men and women returning from combat in these areas have reported unhealthy use of alcohol, including regular heavy drinking after they got home. Soldiers, especially those in the Reserves and National Guard, have reported significant increases in drinking after they returned compared to their drinking patterns before they were deployed. Misuse of prescription pain medication has more than tripled among active duty military in recent years. As was true in Vietnam, the onset of heavy drinking and drug use has been closely associated with direct exposure to violence.We can do better this time for a number of reasons. New evidence-based behavioral and medication-assisted treatments and recovery approaches for addiction and PTSD can help many returnees—if we get them into help, stable housing and jobs. The Veterans’ Health System is significantly better equipped to provide effective addiction, PTSD and mental health treatment and is expanding rapidly. However, many returnees live far from Veterans Administration (VA) facilities so the VA cannot do the entire job. Finally and perhaps most important, the Internet, mobile and social networking revolution has made it possible to reach returnees and engage them wherever they are, whenever they are ready to receive help. We no longer have to wait for the veterans to come to us for help. We can go to them.I have been privileged to be working with a team at Boston University and the Boston VA that recently completed a successful randomized clinical trial of a web-based, self-administered intervention to help returnees from combat reduce unhealthy drinking and PTSD symptoms. Individuals, recruited through Facebook ads, reduced daily and heavy drinking and experienced a decline in PTSD symptoms compared to the control group. Now, with support from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation and the VA, we are moving as fast as we can to make the program freely available to all returnees.Much more needs to be done. Active duty personnel who develop alcohol or drug problems need to be able to get treatment and recovery support without risking their careers. Addiction is a disease, not a chain of command disciplinary matter. Military treatment programs need to use the full range of evidence-based treatments including medicated-assisted treatment when appropriate. Reserve and National Guard members were heavily deployed in the Iraq and Afghanistan war zones. Their rates of unhealthy drinking with negative consequences have gone up even more than career military. However, they face special hurdles in getting help. Many are still in Reserve or Guard units and thus unable to get help in the VA. But they can’t get help from military treatment programs either because they are not on active duty or live far from military medical facilities. Community-based treatment may also be unavailable or inaccessible. This is clearly not fair. Barriers to treatment and recovery for Reserve and Guard members must be removed.Access to VA services also needs to be dramatically expanded. In my opinion, the evidence of an association between exposure to violence and subsequent alcohol and drug problems is so strong there should be immediate access to treatment and recovery, rather than an elongated process to determine if and how much of a service-related disability the returnee has or financial screening that may require a veteran to pay substantial co-payments to get VA care. These delays and co-pays are unfair to the veteran, and costly to the government, because the research from the Vietnam era shows that long delays in getting treatment contributed to lifetime disability.David Rosenbloom, PhD, is founder of Join Together and Professor at Boston University School of Public Health.          

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November 9v12v13 POWER IN THE PROVERB
If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.My advice wisdom can be gained by living and learning the hard way,life would be alot easier if we went to the instruction manual.(Bible)

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POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 8 v 35v36 POWER IN THE PROVERB
 For whoever finds GOD finds life,
And obtains favor from the Lord;
 But he who sins against GOD wrongs his own soul;
All those who hate GOD love death.”

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Sereniti-Tea





~ Sereni-Tea ~

Please Join Me
for a very special luncheon & high tea
to help raise much-needed funds
for Serenity House.

Thank you for you support!
~ Jennifer Hansen


$30 per person
Limited seating ~ Please RSVP by December 1st
REGISTERING ONLINE IS QUICK & EASY!

If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to:
The Hansen Foundation
P.O. Box 1020
Cologne, NJ 08213


For more information, call Nina
at 609-965-3700, ext. 16









When
Thursday, December 5, 2013
11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where
Latz's By The Bay

801 Bay Ave.
Somers Point, NJ



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"Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps" - David Lloyd George

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AA Meeting - 9:00 pm CST: "Thursday Night AA "



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Drug Used to Treat Epilepsy Can Help People with Alcoholism: Study




By Join Together Staff | November 5, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed inAlcohol, Research & Treatment



The drug gabapentin, used to treat epilepsy and some types of pain, can help people with alcoholism quit drinking, a new study concludes.

The 12-week study of 150 alcohol-dependent participants found gabapentin decreased the number of days people drank heavily, and at least tripled the percentage of people who were able to stop drinking altogether, compared with those receiving a placebo. The drug also reduced alcohol craving and improved mood and sleep quality, Forbes reports.

After 12 weeks, 4 percent of those receiving a placebo were completely abstinent, compared with 11 percent of those receiving 900 milligrams of gabapentin, and 17 percent of those receiving 1,800 milligrams of gabapentin. Among those receiving a placebo, 22 percent reported no heavy drinking days (more than four drinks a day for women, and five for men), compared with 30 percent taking 800 milligrams of gabapentin, and 45 percent taking 1,800 milligrams.

The study appears in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Gabapentin is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating epilepsy and neuropathic pain, a complex, chronic pain state that is usually accompanied by tissue injury.

“Gabapentin’s effect on drinking outcomes is at least as large or greater than those of existing FDA-approved treatments,” lead researcher Barbara J. Mason of The Scripps Research Institute said in a news release. “Plus it’s the only medication shown to improve sleep and mood in people who are quitting or reducing their drinking, and it’s already widely used in primary care—that’s an appealing combination.”

There are currently several drugs treatments available for alcohol dependence, but they have limitations, the researchers said. Disulfiram (Antabuse) and naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol), are relatively ineffective against anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and other withdrawal symptoms. “They are also, by design, somewhat unpleasant—which often discourages patients from using them,” the release notes.

Acamprosate (Campral), a newer drug approved for alcoholism treatment, has not been shown to improve mood or sleep, the researchers said.

POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 7 v4 v 5 POWER IN THE PROVERB
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
    and to insight, “You are my relative.”
 They will keep you from the adulterous woman,
    from the wayward woman with her seductive words.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Latest Synthetic Drug to Hit St. Louis: “N-Bomb”



By Join Together Staff | November 5, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed inCommunity Related & Drugs


The synthetic drug known as “N-Bomb” is being seen on the streets of St. Louis, KMOX reports. The drug is also known as “Smiles,” according to Dan Duncan, with the local office of the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.


The drug is often called N-Bomb because its chemical name is 25I-NBOMe. It is made from mescaline, and is similar to LSD. It is ingested as a liquid, powder, or on a blotter, the article notes. The drug can be harmful to kidneys, and can trigger mental health issues.


Last month, WHTM reported N-Bomb was believed to be responsible for the death of a high school student in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In May, police in Scottsdale, Arizona said they were investigating whether the deaths of two 18-year-olds were linked to N-Bomb.

POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 6 v 20 v 21 v 22 v 23  POWER IN THE PROVERB
 My son, keep your father’s [God-given] commandment and forsake not the law of [God]
 Bind them continually upon your heart and tie them about your neck.
 When you go, they [ God] shall lead you; why you sleep, they shall keep you; and when you waken, they shall talk with you.
 For the commandment is a lamp, and the whole teaching [of the law] is light, and reproofs of discipline are the way of life,.
My advice read the instruction manaual  (BIBLE) !

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Experts Voice Concern Over FDA Approval of New Hydrocodone Drug

POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 5 v21 v22 v23 POWER IN THE PROVERB
 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.

 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins.

 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Study: 10% of Teens Treated in the ER Admit to Misusing Prescription Drugs






By Join Together Staff | October 31, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed inHealthcare, Prescription Drugs, Young Adults & Youth





Ten percent of 14- to 20-year-olds treated in the emergency room for any reason say they have misused prescription drugs at least once in the last year, a new study finds. The researchers at the University of Michigan found most of the teens who admitted to misusing prescription drugs used other people’s medications.


Teens who misused prescription drugs were significantly more likely to also have abused alcohol and non-prescription drugs such as cough medicine, or to have used marijuana, in the past year, the study found. They were also more likely to have ridden with a drinking driver.


The findings appear in the journal Pediatrics.


The researchers say this is the first time prescription drug abuse in teens has been studied in an emergency department setting, even though opioid painkillers and sedatives are often prescribed by emergency department doctors, PsychCentral reports.


While school-based studies have found rates of prescription drug misuse among young people to be around 8 percent, these studies do not include teens who have dropped out of school or did not continue their education past high school, the article notes.


Study author Lauren Whiteside, M.D., said the findings suggest that emergency departments could be an effective place to screen teens and young adults for prescription drug misuse, and for intervening early before problems begin. “These patients are often using the emergency department for their medical care, not primary care settings,” she noted in a news release. “So, in order to curb this problem and address overdose and addiction, the ED is a good place to start.”

POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 4 18 v19 POWER IN THE PROVERB
 But the path of the just is like the shining sun,
That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.
 The way of the wicked is like darkness;
They do not know what makes them stumble.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 3 v 30 POWER IN THE PROVERB                                              
  Do not strive with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm. My advice mind your own buisness and lead a quite life.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 2v21v22 POWER IN THE PROVERB
For the upright shall dwell in the land,and the men of integrity,blameless and complete (in  God's sight) shall remain in it.But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth,and the treacherous shall be rooted out of it.

Friday, November 1, 2013

POWER IN THE PROVERB

November 1v33 POWER IN THE PROVERB
But all who listen to God will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm. My advice listen up by praying and reading the word  then goto a quite place and wait.