Good Afternoon!

If you haven’t already, here is your reminder to please register for the TEAM CAPTAIN KICKOFF this month for the Recovery Walk coming up on September 20^th, 2014:

 



THE KICKOFF MEETING IS:

Friday June 20th

1-4pm

At the Central Bucks Recovery Resource Center

252 W, Swamp Road, Bailiwick Unit 12

Doylestown, Pa. 18901



Please pass along the flyer to anyone you think might be interested in the walk. There is all types of ways to get involved with the walk. COME AND SEE!!

As always you must register yourself or your group ahead. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.



Thank you





Rick Petrolawicz

CRS/ Volunteer Coordinator

The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc/ PRO-ACT

Central Bucks Recovery Resource Center

252 W. Swamp Road, Bailiwick Office Campus, Unit 12

Doylestown, PA 18901

Phone: (215) 345-6644 ext 3151

Fax: (215) 348-3377

24 Hour Information Line: (800)221-6333

rpetrolawicz@councilsepa.org

www.councilsepa.org



Prevention, Intervention & Addiction Recovery Solutions

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PRO-ACT Family Addiction Education Program helps families address drug and alcohol addiction



Next free sessions start week of July 1 at various locations in five counties



When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the disease affects the entire family. Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together) hosts a free Family Addiction Education Program to help individuals and families recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one. Led by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, these information and support programs begin the first week of each month and run one evening a week for three consecutive weeks. Each session lasts two hours.



Programs are offered at several locations throughout the five-county southeast Pennsylvania region:

· Tuesdays—From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Media and Northeast Philadelphia.

· Wednesdays—From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Pottstown; from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in North Philadelphia; and from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. in West Chester.

· Thursdays—From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Northern Liberties; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Bristol and Colmar.



Sessions are free and confidential—first names only. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 800-221-6333, weekdays 9 a.m. through 5 p.m., or visit http://councilsepa.org/programs/pro-act/family-education-program/.

Like us on Facebook                        www.RecoveryWalks.org                       Follow us on Twitter Rockers In Recovery Will be Rockin' Penn's Landing!         PRO-ACT is delighted to announce that the Rockers In Recovery All-Star Band will be entertaining us at our 13th Annual Walk on September 20 in Penn's Landing. They have kindly added our Recovery Walk to their nationwide tour, which is already under way (call 877-799-8773 for further information or click here). The band's main purpose is to spread hope and love with the message that treatment for addiction and education, mixed with "having fun" in recovery, is indeed possible!           The RIR All-Stars combine cream-of-the-crop musicians that are in recovery or support recovery. As pioneers of rock-and-roll recovery, they are creating a new image for rock and roll--not only is it alive and well, but alive and sober. By marching shoulder to shoulder through each moment of every day they intend to let all people affected by addiction know it will get better. Through hope, love, and music, they work to heal.         Among those performing with the Band will be Mark Bosch, Lead Guitar (Ian Hunter, The Rant Band, Garland Jeffreys); Steve Holley, Drummer (Paul McCartney and Wings, Elton John, Joe Cocker); Lou Esposito, Vocals, Guitar (The Capris, Joe Walsh, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddly); and Paul Page, Bass (Ian Hunter, The Rant Band, John Cale, Dion). Each of them, with smiles on their faces, has a charismatic and genuine energy that comes from within their soul.            Don't miss this special concert; register now for PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2014 by clicking here.   Recovery Idol Competition            Round 4 of the Auditions is coming up on June 26, 12 noon, at the Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. Only a couple more auditions are left before the two finalists will perform on September 20 at PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! in Penn's Landing. We'll have judges there to select the winner, but your support of your favorite singer will definitely help their performances, accompanied by the Recovery Idol Band.         Recovery Idol was founded in 2011 by the Philadelphia Recovery Coalition to showcase the talent of persons in recovery and promote positive self image and self expression. Many of the competitors thought their lives were over before finding recovery. Said one competitor, "I was tired of hurting people. I didn't want to die and have my children say, 'If only she had quit.'" At 50 now, she added, "I'm only just beginning to live."         The winner receives a plaque, studio recording time, and an opportunity to perform before tens of thousands of people.  Register to walk, lead a team, sponsor the event  or a walker, make a donation, join the Honor Guard,  or volunteer to help  PRO-ACT Recovery Walks!  Saturday, September 20, 2014  Penn's Landing, Philadelphia Registration begins 7:00 am; Walk begins 9:00 am Click here to see the video from last year

Reminder for Team Captains   Kick-off meetings for team captains are scheduled through June. Bring your questions; get individual help in organizing your team; get copies of helpful tools.   Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 - 7:00 pm  PRO-ACT Recovery Training Center, 444 North 3rd Street, Suite 307, Philadelphia, PA  To register, contact Kim Doughty here or 215-923-1661 Friday, June 20, 1:00 - 2:30 pm   Central Bucks Recovery Resource Center, 252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit 12, Doylestown, PA   To register, contact Rick Petrolawicz here or 215-345-6644 Saturday, June 21, 11 am - 1:00 pm  Wednesday, June 25, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm  Southern Bucks Recovery Community Ctr, 1286 Veterans Highway, Unit D-6, Bristol, PA To register, contact Annika Odhner here, or 215-788-3738 Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 am - 12 noon  Monday, June 30, 6:00 - 8:00 pm  Philadelphia Recovery Community Center, 1701 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA To register, contact Sean Brinda here, or 215-223-7700

The 10th Annual Ride for Recovery was a great success  thanks to our generous supporters.   Livengrin extends its sincere gratitude to the following  corporate sponsors of the 10th Annual Ride for Recovery:    Diamond Plus:      Frances Jingoli Revocable Trust         Diamond:          Platinum Plus:   Zoffinger Family Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey      Gold Plus:  Eileen M. Bonner, MD Livengrin Board     Timothy Lowry, Esq. and  Elizabeth Lowry    Deon Square    Gold: Phila. Writ Services O'Toole Fernandez Weiner  Van Lieu, LLC A.P. Construction McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter Over 1100 people took part in the Ride and Sober Family Picnic -- our best year yet! The Ride raised over $83,000 for patient programs at Livengrin -- breaking all previous records!  We congratulate the 2014 Ride Raffle Winners: 1st Prize of a new Harley-Davidson:  Emily Kilchrist  2nd Prize of $1,000: Jackson Ray Domzalski 3rd Prize of $500: Janet Million Thanks everyone for your support! Check out pics from the 10th Annual Ride for Recovery: at: http://www.livengrin.org/ride/gallery STAY CONNECTED:

JUNE 11 v 13 TWELVE STEPPING WITH POWER IN THE PROVERB

A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

STEP 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Make sure when making your choice for a sponsor , it is someone you can truly trust . Before you get into the real dirt of your life share something not so bad with the person you want for a sponsor .Do it at your Home group and see if it gets out that's how you will know if who you chose can be trusted . Now that your sober you are a new person which means when your standing around having a smoke at your home group and someone starts talking about someone else s recovery or how they should be living their lives you need to walk away . We are in recovery and we attend these meetings too get better and make change so leave the drama home be serious and keep quiet listen and learn as much as you can .

James 3 v 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and it can boast of great things. See how much wood or how great a forest a tiny spark can set ablaze!  

By Joseph Dickerson

Research on Marijuana’s Role in Car Crashes Expands as Drug Availability Grows
/By Join Together Staff
June 10th, 2014/



As marijuana becomes more readily available, a growing number of researchers are studying the possible link between marijuana and fatal car crashes, USA Today reports.

A study published earlier this year by Columbia University researchers found marijuana contributed to 12 percent of traffic deaths in 2010. The study of almost 24,000 fatal car accidents found marijuana was linked to three times as many traffic deaths compared with a decade earlier.

According to a 2010 survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one in eight high school seniors said they drove after smoking marijuana. Almost one-quarter of drivers killed in drug-related crashes were younger than 25, the article notes. In addition, almost half of fatally injured drivers who tested positive for marijuana were under age 25.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and NHTSA have been conducting a three-year study to determine how inhaled marijuana impacts driving performance.

NIDA notes on its website, “Considerable evidence from both real and simulated driving studies indicates that marijuana can negatively affect a driver’s attentiveness, perception of time and speed, and ability to draw on information obtained from past experiences. Research shows that impairment increases significantly when marijuana use is combined with alcohol.”

NIDA notes it is difficult to measure the exact contribution of drug intoxication to driving accidents, because blood tests for drugs other than alcohol are inconsistently performed, and many drivers who cause accidents are found to have both drugs and alcohol in their system, making it hard to determine which substance had the greater effect.

Lawmakers in Washington state, where recreational marijuana use is now legal, are trying to determine how police officers can identify drivers impaired by marijuana use. There is no consensus on what blood level of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, impairs driving, the newspaper notes. Breathalyzers cannot be used for marijuana.

Some Massachusetts Doctors Resign from Marijuana Companies After Visit from DEA
/By Join Together Staff
June 10th, 2014/

Some Massachusetts physicians have resigned from marijuana companies after being told by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigators they must do so or be faced with relinquishing federal licenses to prescribe certain medications, The Boston Globe reports.

The agents have visited the homes and offices of doctors involved with medical marijuana dispensaries, according to the newspaper. The doctors said they were told the DEA wants them to resign from the companies because of a conflict between federal law, which bans use of any marijuana, and Massachusetts state law, which allows use of medical marijuana.

At least three doctors were contacted by DEA investigators, the article notes, and at least two have resigned their positions with dispensaries.

“Here are your options,” Dr. Samuel Mazza said he was told by Gregory Kelly, a DEA investigator from the agency’s New England Division office. “You either give up your [DEA] license or give up your position on the board . . . or you challenge it in court.” Mazza is Chief Executive of Debilitating Medical Conditions Treatment Centers.

The DEA’s actions may delay new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening, the newspaper noted.

A measure passed by the U.S. House of Representatives recently would end federal interference in state medical marijuana laws. Under the measure, the federal government could not spend funds to stop states from implementing their own medical marijuana laws. The amendment passed as part of a bipartisan funding bill. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.

    

	Sat., June 21: COA Open House
	This year, it's all about adjuncts: what are these tools, how do they work and how can (or should?) they be used? Come find out. Come to the Dwier Center (392 Church Street, Groveville, NJ) between 12:00 and 5:00 pm for a full afternoon of speakers talking about Narcan, Ibogaine and other medications, the Overdose Prevention Act and more.    The outdoor vendor park will include representatives from The Retreat, Daytop, Compass Health, Footprints to Recovery, Destination Hope, Christian Life Prison & Recovery Ministries, Nar-Anon, NA, AA, Addiction Treatment Services International (ATSI), Ibogalite, Advanced Health & Education, and Parents of Addicted Children, among others.   We'll also be showing THREE recovery films throughout the afternoon and serving refreshments from Family Nest Italian Restaurant.    There will be some important announcements as well as a few surprises......   As with all major COA events, COA Recovery Radio (www.coaradio.com) will be broadcasting live - stop by the station and meet some of our infamous show hosts. Hang out and listen or share your thoughts on the air.   For details, including speaker bios, click here. To be a vendor (no charge), contact cityofangelsnj@hotmail.com.

	Wed., June 11: Invitation to a Live COARR Show
	Let's Talk About Recovery!   With 10 original shows, COARR plays Recovery Talk 24/7/365....past shows are available online at www.coaradio.com/pastshows.html and in each show's online archive.  Tune in thru the smartphone app (free in the iphone/droid stores) or on www.coaradio.com to hear what's playing now.....   This Wednesday (tomorrow!) the COARR station will be open for Wil B. Kleen's live broadcast of "Laughter and Recovery". Join the audience at the Dwier Center from 8:30 to 9:30 pm for this hilarious show featuring all new, original material....including a boxing match between a champ from AA and a challenger from NA.... it's classic WBK: clever, witty and darkly real.... Check out past episodes of "Laughter and Recovery" at www.coaradio.com/WBK        Listen to past COARR shows any time: For "Women & Addiction" with Terri Thomas, click here. For "Hope Fiend" with Minister Rich Mollica, click here. For "Emotional Sobriety" with Andy Finley MFT, click here. For "Journey Thru the 12 Steps with the Life Recovery Bible," click here. For "Share Your Scars" with Vicki, click here. For "Wings Over Water: Creativity in Recovery" with recovery musician Kathy Moser,  click here. For "Laughter & Recovery" with stand up comic Wil B. Kleen, click here. For "Relationships in Recovery" with Alexa, click here. For "Saving Lives" with COA Director of Interventions Tom Redneck Clark, click here. For "Nar-Anon Families of Addiction Information Line" click here .

	Recovery Walk Update
	At COA, we think Recovery should be available to everyone. It shouldn't only be for those with the best insurance. So we will work with anyone who reaches out to us, regardless of their treatment history, insurance status or other details*. We never turn anyone away. You can learn more about COA scholarships in the video below. Our Recovery Walk on September 14, 2014 in Mercer County Park will support continued scholarships for recovery.     This is what a COA scholarship can do Please click here for details and help us if you can. Make a donation, register to walk or run, share this link, and/or volunteer. This will be an uplifting event with live music, vendors, food, testimonials from recoverees, live broadcast on COA Recovery Radio (www.coaradio.com) and much, much more!    * COA is a service organization: all COA services are completely free of charge and everyone who works for COA is a volunteer. That means we can be completely objective and impartial, recommending the best options for our clients, based upon their individual situations. For help with a drug problem, call COA at 609-910-4942 or visit us online at www.cityofangelsnj.org.