Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Reawakening’s Wellness Center strives to raise awareness to those battling addiction! There are options! Let us help you turn over a new leaf!

When we say Addicts Live Matter, we are broadening the conversation around the nations epidemic involving addiction and drug overdose. Many people suffering from addiction simply dont know that there ARE options out there. Reawakening’s Wellness Center is one of the best treatment centers in South Florida.

The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose (poisoning) deaths. Since 2000, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses has increased 137%, including a 200% increase in the rate of overdose deaths involving opioids.

At Reawakening’s Wellness Center, our clientele is made up of patients from all walks of life. And our seasoned staff has helped countless people, regardless of their histories or backgrounds, get and stay clean. If you or someone you love is serious about finally breaking the chains of addiction, don’t hesitate to call Reawakening’s Wellness Center today.

Based on scientific research since the mid-1970s, the following key principles should form the basis of any effective treatment program:

Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior.
No single treatment is right for everyone.
People need to have quick access to treatment.
Effective treatment addresses all of the patient’s needs, not just his or her drug use.
Staying in treatment long enough is critical.
Counseling and other behavioral therapies are the most commonly used forms of treatment.
Medications are often an important part of treatment, especially when combined with behavioral therapies.
Treatment plans must be reviewed often and modified to fit the patient’s changing needs.
Treatment should address other possible mental disorders.
Medically assisted detoxification is only the first stage of treatment.
Treatment doesn't need to be voluntary to be effective.
Drug use during treatment must be monitored continuously.

We offer traditional 12 step and we offer Smart Recovery groups, as well as Art and Music therapy. A spiritual advisor, massage, acupuncture, yoga and guided meditation help round out our programming.

RWC is JCAHO Accredited. In addition, our staff is bilingual and we treat pregnant women in their first and second trimester. We use a variety of therapy’s including Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and EMDR, among others.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Step work 9 15

STEP WORK JUST FOR TODAY
September 15 2016

STEP 7 Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings
(AA BIG BOOK)

Colossians 3:8 12-13 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
(GODS BIG BOOK)
By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 2016

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Step work 9 8

STEP WORK JUST FOR TODAY
September 2016

STEP 6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. (AA BIG BOOK)

Jeremiah 29 v 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
(GODS BIG BOOK)
By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 2016

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Step work 9 6

STEP WORK JUST FOR TODAY
September 6 2016

STEP 5 Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. (AA BIG BOOK)

Acts 17:30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent (GODS BIG BOOK)
By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 2016

Sunday, September 4, 2016

STEP WORK JUST FOR TODAY

September 4 2016

STEP 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.(AA BIG BOOK)

Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine and probe our ways, And let us return to the LORD.(GODS BIG BOOK)

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Step work 9 -3

STEP WORK JUST FOR TODAY
September 3 2016

STEP 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.(AA BIG BOOK )

Psalm 25 v 3
I always look to the Lord for help.Only he can free me from my troubles.
(GODS BIG BOOK )
BY JOSEPH DICKERSON / RECOVERY CONNECTIONS 2O16

Friday, September 2, 2016

STEP WORK JUST FOR TODAY

September 2 2016

STEP 2 Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. (AA Big Book)

Matthew 11 v 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

(GODS BIG BOOK)

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 2016

Monday, August 29, 2016

Step Work

STEP WORK JUST FOR TODAY August 29 2016

We admitted we were powerless over chemical substances - that our lives had become unmanageable.

Psalm 107 v 14
He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness and broke away their chains.

By Joseph Dickerson / Recovery Connections 2016

Saturday, August 27, 2016

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Emotions in Early Recovery: "You Can't Heal What You Can't Feel"

During early recovery we often find ourselves raw. But you can't heal what you can't feel. There are no quick fixes. Learn how to let it go.

I've shared with lots of folks in early recovery the adage, "The good thing about being sober is that you feel more ...and the bad thing about being sober is that you feel more."

We numbed ourselves so much for so long. In early recovery (and at other points in our journey when stress and fears run high) we find ourselves emotionally raw. Experiencing the highs and lows of our emotions can be completely overwhelming. Whether you're on a "pink cloud" or in a dark place, the good news is that this too shall pass.

Add This to Your Toolbox:

H.A.L.T.

It stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired.

H.A.L.T. works both as a preventative measure and a diagnostic tool. Recovery wisdom dictates that we must not allow ourselves to accrue too much of theseand that when we find ourselves overwhelmed we can ask which of these we are. It's simple and effective. It's also something our emotions can throw a wrench into.

We come to see that what we hunger for is much more than just food.
We realize that anger never travels alone and that there is always at least one other emotion present (Hint: It's usually one that requires vulnerability to express and anger masks it).
We know that even in the company of good people we can be lonely when we shut down or deny ourselves opportunities to connect.
Tired is perhaps the hardest one. It's more than fatigue, it's being drained physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or spiritually. It's an emptiness that demands to be filled and a spirit that must be replenished.

We urge folks to consider what sustains them and to consider that growing spiritually is the key to manageability.

Identifying and Coping

Most of us in early recovery are immature emotionally. We may be very good at managing external things, yet struggle to regulate our internal experiences (emotions, thoughts, memories). We often feel "squirrelly" or "antsy."

Anxiety is extremely common in recovery. We struggle to feel safe inside our own skin. Many of us experience social anxiety, obsessions, compulsions, and occasionalbouts of panic. Sobriety forces us to be acutely aware of the very things we've been running and hiding from.

There is no way to let go of pain in a way that doesn't hurt. There's no way to face fear without being afraid and there's no way to release anger without getting angry.

Identifying and coping are key. I recommend to those I serve that they check in with themselves frequently. This is as simple as asking...

"what am I doing?" and
"how am I doing?"

If we are completely honest with ourselves, we can then ask, "What would I recommend to a friend in my shoes?"

Reaching out, using healthy self talk, journaling, prayer and meditation are foundational to our stability.

"I Let It Go"

This expression most often means that we're ignoring it and trying our best to pretend we're not messed up about it. Acceptance and forgiveness hinge upon releasing our resentments.

Again, there is no way to let go of pain in a way that doesn't hurt. There's no way to face fear without being afraid and there's no way to release anger without getting angry. You have to feel it to let it go. The most frustrating aspect of this is that letting it go is rarely a one time event. It took us years to get here and there are no quick fixes.

"I Gave It to God"

In order to "turn it over" we must first be willing to let it go (see above). I respect what any person's faith dictates. My Pentecostal friends have an expression that, "God is a gentleman." To me this means that our Higher Power won't force a course of action that impinges upon our free will. Surrender is equal parts desperation and willingness. In addition to experiencing and expressing our emotions, turning things over to our Higher Power requires acceptance of powerless and acknowledging that only with grace will we achieve our goals.

When we ask our Higher Power to remove things like past pain or character defects, we receive the needed assistance. This most often comes in the form of people placed in our paths to guide us through the next part of the journey. There does not seem to be any instant gratification. Transformation is a process.

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