Joe Walsh talks Addiction and Recovery

Just announced: Faces of Love Digital Wall at ‪#‎UNITEtoFaceAddiction‬! We need your photos by midnight, Tuesday, Sept. 15. Email to:memorial@facingaddiction.org https://www.facingaddiction.org/blog/2015/09/11/send-us-your-faces-of-love Visit The Addict's Mom at: http://addictsmom.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Psalm 121A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:1 - 2 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm121:1-2&version=NIV

Can Hollywood Free White Boy Rick? | The Fix

Can Hollywood Free White Boy Rick? | The Fix

Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Worsening Overdose Crisis, Officials Say - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Worsening Overdose Crisis, Officials Say - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

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Celebrating 40 Years! September 10, 2015 The theme for Recovery Month 2015 is Join the Voices for Recovery: Visible, Vocal, Valuable!, which highlights the value of peer support in educating, mentoring, and helping others. The theme also invites individuals in recovery and their support systems to be catalysts and active change agents in communities, and in civic and advocacy engagements. It encourages individuals to start conversations about the prevention, treatment, and recovery of behavioral health conditions at earlier stages of life. (www.recoverymonth.gov) Quick Links Recovery Walks Registration Donate to The Council Information Help Line Employment Opportunities Recovery Center Calendars Professional Trainings CRS Training Program Save the Date! Recovery Walks! 20159/19/15: 9am Registration is FREE! CRS Training ProgramOctober 19-29, 2015 40th Anniversary Gala5/5/2016 Normandy Farm Volunteer for The Council/PRO-ACT !! Central Bucks:      Email or call Steve at215-345-6644 x3006 Southern Bucks:   Email or call Karen at215-788-3738 x100 Philadelphia, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County:         Email John or call 215-923-1661     Recovery Walks! 2015 September 19 Penn's Landing, Philadelphia Last year, 23,000 people joined the walk to celebrate recovery, making it the largest recovery activity in the nation.  With your support, this year will be even bigger!  Recovery Walks! highlights the positive impact of recovery on the region and gives hope to those struggling with addiction that thriving in recovery is possible.   Recovery Idol Finale, website Entertainment by DL and The Zone Appearances by Local, State, and Federal legislators Register to vote Learn about Overdose Prevention Learn how The Affordable Care Act may affect you Learn about Act 106 Learn about resources for recovery Join the Honor Guard and celebrate 10 or more years in recovery Inspire others Be inspired Sign up to participate in the Unite to Face Addiction walk in Washington, DC, website Learn more about Recovery Walks! Register and sponsor a walker or team by visiting www.recoverywalks.org OPIOID ADDICTION: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES August 21, 2015  Written by Bill White "...a disease needs to be transformed politically before it can be transformed scientifically." -Siddhartha Mukherjee,The Emperor of All Maladies (A Biography of Cancer) Ladies and Gentlemen,         As you are quickly discovering, the effects of opioid addiction on individuals, families, and communities will be a recurring issue in the 2016 Presidential campaign. Addiction to prescription opioids and heroin is increasing in the United States and leaving in its wake legions of overdose deaths, families struggling to find effective remedies, and local community leaders under pressure to forge a public response to these tragedies.  As you campaign across the country, it will become clear that this epidemic is reaching into the most and least affluent and the most and least politically connected neighborhoods and families in this country.  As you campaign from city to city, affected families, friends, fellow students, co-workers, and employers are going to ask you a pointed question:  "What will you as President do to heal this bleeding wound within American communities?"               Historically, political candidates in such circumstances have pledged their commitment to tougher drug laws, intensified international and domestic drug enforcement, expansion of existing approaches to treatment, and expanding prevention resources.  And yet these general approaches have neither prevented the rise of the current opioid addiction epidemic nor provided a sustainable framework for effective local responses to it. Leaving the prevention and broader drug supply policy issues aside for a moment, there are a number of science-grounded strategies that would offer support to the individuals and families caught in the net of this epidemic.  Based on my experience working on the front lines of this problem for nearly half a century, here are twelve answers I suggest you include in your response to the "What will you do?" question.                       Read entire letter here Give to The Council While You Shop!  AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Council every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to The Council. Go to www.smile.amazon.com  Log in with Amazon account info or register if you are a new member Type in The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. and click SEARCH We will come up, hit SELECT Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to The Council. Contact Us Information and Resource Line:  1-800-221-6333 252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit 12                    1701 W. Lehigh Ave, #6 Doylestown, PA  18901                           Philadelphia, PA  19132 215-345-6644                                       215-223-7700 252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit 33                    444 N. 3rd St., Ste. 307 Doylestown, PA  18901                          Philadelphia, PA  19123 215-230-8723 (DUI)                              215-923-1661 215-230-8218 (Prevention) 1286 Veterans Hwy                               1062 E. Lancaster Ave., Ste 22-A Bristol, PA  19007                                 Rosemont, PA  19010        215-788-3738                                       484-383-0802

FDA Decision to Approve OxyContin for Children as Young as 11 Stirs Debate - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

FDA Decision to Approve OxyContin for Children as Young as 11 Stirs Debate - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

The Reawakening Wellness Times Wake Up to News September, 2015

Bill to treat drug-addicted newborns passes U.S. House source BOSTON- U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, a Massachusetts Democrat, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, have little in common politically. But the two teamed up to sponsor a bill aimed at improving treatment for newborns whose mothers were addicted to opioids. The bill, The Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 (H.R. 1462), passed the U.S. House unanimously on Tuesday. It has not passed the Senate. "Unfortunately, our states share a common and tragic bond in that we are both seeing the devastation of the opiate crisis in Kentucky and Massachusetts," Clark said in a phone interview with The Republican/MassLive.com from Washington, D.C. The bill does not come with any federal money attached to it. It directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to identify best practices for diagnosing and treating Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, coordinate federal research efforts and help state agencies with data collection. The best practices could then be shared with hospitals, doctors and families nationwide. Click here to continue reading this article... ------------------------------------------- REAWAKENING WELLNESS CENTER Reawakening Wellness Center (RWC) specializes in treating pregnant women in their first and second trimester.  Our staff is bilingual and we offer exceptional services such as Smart Recovery, massage therapy, art and music therapy, yoga and guided meditation. The Joint Commission has awarded us the Gold Seal of Approval for adhering to the highest standard of care. Testimonial from our patients: "They are so nice and caring, it's like having a new family. They work on the problem and make sure you're on the right meds. We have groups throughout the day and they show you love and compassion; they even give you hugs. Our rooms and clothes are cleaned every day. They take us to different place; it's great here and their improving everyday and they try to meet all of ours needs. It's the best rehab i've ever been to. This, i'm sure, will be my last one. They work on so much." Linell B.

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Karls Recovery Blog: The Drinking Problem, The solution and update on m...

Karls Recovery Blog: The Drinking Problem, The solution and update on m...: My worse day sober, still beats my best day drunk Today marks 28 weeks sober for me, I'm feeling good and i’ve got a lot going on ...

Wait for Federally Funded Rehab Increases for People Addicted to Heroin - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Wait for Federally Funded Rehab Increases for People Addicted to Heroin - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

	Recovery Coach Training in Hightstown, NJ
	Want to help a loved one? Or just work more effectively with addiction sufferers? The COA-CCAR Recovery Coach Academy can help! This 30-hour training will teach you how to remove obstacles to recovery... to motivate, guide and facilitate long-term addiction recovery. Since 2008, more than 5,000 people across the U.S. have taken this training and 125 people have taken it at COA. Recovery Coaches include people in long term recovery, friends & family of recoverees, counselors, teachers, and other recovery pros - anyone who wants to better understand and assist people with addiction issues. To learn more, or to register, click here. Don't delay - early registration rates are in effect for a limited time only! If you would like to work with a COA-trained Recovery Coach, click here. Program Date: Sat., Sept. 26 - Fri., Oct. 2 Location: First Baptist Church of Hightstown, 125 S. Main St., Hightstown, New Jersey 08520

	Missing!
	The Trenton Police Department is asking for your assistance in helping locate a Hamilton Township woman who has been missing since Wednesday morning when her vehicle was discovered idling on the eastbound shoulder of Kuser Road. Located within the vehicle were all her personal belongings. A search of the immediate area proved negative. Christine Rosie, 44, was reported missing by a family member on Thursday night. The family member reported that Christine Rosie was last seen Tuesday night at approximately 8:30 p.m. at a family member's township residence . Rosie is 5-feet tall, weighs about 130 pounds, has green eyes, brown hair, and a butterfly tattoo on her left ankle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Leonard Gadsby at 609-731-1123 or 609-581-4032, or the Hamilton police tip line at 609-581-4008

	Sun. 9/13: Monroe Twp. Town Hall on Substance Abuse
	Monroe Township will be having the first town hall meeting in a series of town halls that will be catered to the issues in the township. This first town hall will be solely about the substance abuse in our township, the steps we are taking to educate and combat it and it will be an open forum for residents to address their concerns and issues. The featured guest speakers and individuals who will be taking questions will be Mayor Dan Teefy, Municipal Alliance Commission Chairman Michelle Perez, Town Council Liaison to the Municipal Alliance Commission Cody Miller, the Monroe Township Police Department, Monroe EMS and many others as we seek to include all valuable stakeholders in the community. The meeting will be held at 2:00 pm at 125 Virginia Ave, Williamstown, New Jersey 08094. To RSVP or share this event on Facebook, click here.

FREE - FREE - FREE "A BENEFIT TO HELP FIGHT ADDICTION" THE Drug Problem has to STOP. "Come out and Help us Help Others" Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 12 noon to 6 p.m Gates open at 11am Food, Resources, 50 Vendors, Children's Area, 9 Artists including KLove Artist "Among the Thirsty" Plus Guest Speaker Steve Arterburn and many others!!

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Presented by Christian Life Prison and Recovery Ministries, Inc. For more information by phone call Bob at 215-833-2512 Visit the Ministry of CLPRM at www.clprm.org Donations for the Event can be made online or at the Gate. Invite All Your Friends!! SEE YOU THERE!! If you or a loved one needs help please contact us. Or bring them to this Life Changing Event!!

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Women for Sobriety, Inc. "Statement #4 is critical in managing my life today." ҉     “We all have days that seem endlessly difficult and hard—when it is as if the odds are stacked against us, and we just cannot get a break as one challenging situation follows another.  We may feel as though we were standing in the ocean being hit by wave after wave, never able to get a full breath.  Sometimes it is necessary or worth it to stay in the fray and work our way through.  Other times, the best idea is to go home and take the breath we need in order to carry on.      If the only choice is to get through it, a hard day can be a great teacher.  It will eventually end; and we can look back on it, taking pride in the stamina, courage and ingenuity it took to hold our ground.  In hindsight, we may also see how we could have done things differently.  This knowledge will be valuable when we face hard days in the future.      As we are deciding whether to work through it, we must trust our gut and know that sometimes a timely retreat is the best way to ensure a positive outcome.  Getting space can remind us that external circumstances are not the whole picture.  Once we catch our breath and re-center ourselves, we will be able to determine our next move.  With a little perspective, we may even find the inner resources to change our attitude toward what is happening and begin to see that what we viewed as hardships are actually opportunities.  As our outlook changes for the better, our actions and the circumstances will follow suit.      Sometimes all that is needed is a good night’s sleep.  No one is immune to having a hard day, and these are usually the times we can learn the most.  If we can find it in our hearts to examine the day and maybe make a single small change in perception, we can ease our pain and greet the next one that much wiser.” Daily OM: Inspirational Thoughts for a Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilling Day By Madisyn Taylor *************************************************************************** Statement #4, “Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to.” I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me. *************************************************************************** +++++++++++++++++++ + Karen’s Perspective + +++++++++++++++++++      One of most life changing aspects of sobriety and recovery is the ever growing ability to move through feelings of discomfort.  Everyone experiences discomfort to a degree and experiences problems in life; some are big and some are small but the main difference is how one handles the issue.      In the past, my first impulse was to run away from a problem.  Similar to a child in thought, I did this by lying about it, ignoring it (with the hope that it would magically go away!) or endlessly complain about it.  I magnified some issues while minimizing others.  None of these ways of dealing with a problem solved anything.  In fact, I usually made things worse.  To that I added alcohol and all bets were off.  I was emotionally imploding and exploding.  No wonder I felt so alone.  Who would want to stay around this?      Statement #4 is critical in managing my life today.  With ever growing awareness and confidence, I am able to use this Statement in a number of ways.  First, I can take pause before I respond.  Instead of going in every direction (which is a form of procrastination for me), I can stop and pause before tackling an issue.  Maybe I need more information; maybe I need to sleep on it or it’s possible that I don’t need to do anything at all!      Secondly, I am able to devise a plan of action.  I find out what works and what doesn’t.  I learn, try, fail at times and discover that I have what it takes to overcome.  I no longer wallow in disillusion and am able to focus on making strides.      Additionally, I am able to ask for help today instead of isolating or hiding in misery.  Knowing how another person handled something similar, I am free to discover my own path and build my confidence and abilities.  This also creates a bond of trust and closeness that I was desperate to find yet unable to feel before sobriety.      Lastly, Statement #4 is effective no matter the size of the problem.  From something minor like being cut off while driving to adapting to a major life change, Statement #4 directs me to living with the feelings and the knowledge that I will not fall apart under the weight of an issue.  WFS provides the tools and guides me into my strength.  Hugzzz, Karen  What is different about the way you respond to problems in your New Life?  +++++++++++++++ +  Dee’s Insights  + +++++++++++++++      Hi 4C Women, Our group just finished reading the WFS booklet, WFS Sobriety Safari Series (10 week course) and a lot of the changes experienced and shared by the women related to Statement 4.  It is a great booklet and I highly recommend purchasing it from the WFS catalog.  So much insightful and empowering wisdom from the women who participated.      Everything Karen said about how Statement 4 has helped her in responding rather than reacting and learning how to problem solve is how life changing this Statement can be when put into practice.  It took a while for me to integrate Statement 4 as I was the Queen of Worry.  I eventually understood the difference between worrying about everything and focusing on those real issues that needed my attention.  It sure gave me a lot more time to handle the real challenges.  I love that there are women who are willing to share their experiences so I can learn from them.  I am not alone.  I also appreciate that I can make a mistake in my decision making and I’m still standing and a bit wiser.  So much better than reacting and accomplishing nothing except to be embarrassed and angry at myself.  Reacting leaves me feeling powerless and actually hinders my ability to make decisions, right or wrong, and impedes my ability to view mistakes as life lessons rather than total disaster - the all or nothing thinking!  Even in those moments when I react rather than walk away, ask for help, gather information and problem solve; I have learned to forgive myself.  The best part is that these reactions are so few and far between and I thank WFS, supportive women and Statement 4 for guiding me to grow in such a positive direction.      My question to you is: Have you learned the distinction between worry and real issues that need attention? How do you determine which is which?    –Dee_________________________ Thank you, Karen and Dee, for your words of encouragement and inspiration to start off our week! ~Becky Fenner, WFS Director  Email:  contact@womenforsobriety.org   *   Tel: 215-536-8026   *   Fax:  215-538-9026 http://www.womenforsobriety.org   *   http://www.wfscatalog.org