SPECIAL GOOGLE ALERT - Sept. 15 Google Sets Limits on Addiction Treatment Ads, Citing Safety September 14, 2017 - As drug addiction soars in the United States, a booming business of rehab centers has sprung up to treat the problem. And when drug addicts and their families search for help, they often turn to Google. But prosecutors and health advocates have warned that many online searches are leading addicts to click on ads for rehab centers that are unfit to help them or, in some cases, endangering their lives. CONTINUED @NY Times Advertise • Experience, Strength & Hope • Subscribe  • Testimonials ETHICS - What a Concept ...treatment providers and professionals are responsible for the opioid epidemic? September 11, 2017 - By Heather R. Hayes, M.Ed., LPC, CAI, CIP & Louise Stanger, Ed.D., LCSW, CDWF, CIP - In the wake of the addiction treatment industry’s lowest moment and the opiate epidemic’s highest surge, we need to take a deeper look at what got us here and why the industry itself is very much to blame. The investigation begins and ends with ethics.  CONTINUED @ Hayes-Davidson.com Interview with Editor Lakeworth, FL - INTERVIEW with Leonard Buschel Q: Tell me about yourself and what you do and how you got involved in the frontlines of the heroin epidemic. BUSCHEL: My name is Leonard Buschel. I am the founder of the REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium, which is a film festival that travels around the country. It’s the longest recovery event in the country. Seven days in New York City. Seven days in Los Angeles. We also have a three-day festival in Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Denver, Richmond, Virginia, and we are expanding across the country. This’ll be our ninth year in Los Angeles and our sixth year in New York. And I have nothing to do with the heroin epidemic. Q: What are your thoughts on the heroin epidemic? BUSCHEL: I don’t know if it’s an epidemic. According to the dictionary, it’s not. The definition of “epidemic” is not something that people do to themselves. It’s a disease that spreads from one person to another through contact. So I wouldn’t call it an epidemic. That’s a misnomer. It is a crisis. It is a national disgrace. It is a profound sickness in America that so many people are in so much pain that they’d rather die than face reality on a daily basis. That’s a tragedy. I mean I think it goes hand-in-hand with the downfall of ... the American Dream is now finally over.  READ MORE @ AddictionRecoveryeBulletin.org Stick with the Winners EXECUTIVE CORNER - John Shinholser John Shinholser serves as the President of The McShin Foundation, which was founded in 2004 and named for its two recovering co-founders, John Shinholser and Carol McDaid. John Shinholser is a memorable speaker that leaves a lasting impression on his audiences - as well as with anyone else that he may encounter. Passionate and very devoted to the recovery community, John has motivated thousands of people to improve their lives. John is a United States Marine Corps veteran. Q. If you are in recovery, what was your DOC and when did you discontinue its use?  A. Alcohol, pot, acid. Q. What is your current hobby?  A. Work. Q. What is your favorite Band/composer/musical artist?  A. Rolling Stones. Q. What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken?  A. Sex. Q. Do you think the U.S. should adopt the Portuguese Decriminalization Model? A. Yes Q. Who do you prefer to read for mysteries? A. John Grisham READ MORE @ AddictionRecoveryeBulletin.org "WHEREVER THERE IS WATER THERE IS SOMEONE DROWNING" - Robert Bly

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9-15-17 TWELVE STEPPING WITH SUPPORT FROM SCRIPTURE

PSALM 119v25 I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.

STEP 1 We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.

revive-to come or bring something back to life, health, existence: to activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew:

In the dust is about as low as someone can get.Getting down there was not the problem finding the strength to get back on your feet is another thing.I have been down there broken beyond all repair dreading every minute of every day! Meaningless was my life lost desperate and without any sense of purpose.Twisted loveless comatose to the beauty that was around me. Addiction dulled my senses so much I lost not only life but my sight became narrow.So narrowed that the world around me became non-existent including my loved ones. I needed to be brought back from the dead! Like a Flat lined Heart patient, I needed to be resuscitated and revived. One day I gave up in the only way that's good! I gave my life to Jesus and said if your real save me. He heard me and He did just that! There is a power beyond measure in Faith and belief in God and His Son Jesus Christ. Now in your desperation and the little bit of strength being sent from above, learn about them believe in them, take all that you have to give it to them and you will be revived.

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections 

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Psalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my disease

LIVENGRIN E-NEWS Ride for Recovery Rick Bright and Scott Blacker promote Saturday'sRide for Recovery - including fireworks! Click the picture to see the video of Rick Bright and Scott Blacker talk about this year's Ride for Recovery XIII and Livengrin's first fireworks display!! Click the picture to see Livengrin VP for Development Scott Blacker discuss the Ride for Recovery with Comcast Newsmakers! EVENTS   Livengrin Alumni Meeting   Sunday, September 17th 6:00PM   Livengrin Bensalem Campus 4833 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA  19020 Please arrive early to get a seat! Recovery Walks! 2017 Livengrin Walking Team Saturday, September 23rd 7:45 AM - Meet at Livengrin Tent 9:00 AM - Walk starts Penn's Landing N Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA  19106 Registration page available soon. Please check Livengrin's Facebook. Team Livengrin Recovery Walks! 2017 Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 7:30 am to 8:30 am - Meet at the Livengrin tent 8:30 am - Group photo 8:40 am - Line up 8:50 to 9:00 am - Walk starts Penn's Landing Columbus Boulevard Philadelphia, PA     To register, please click HERE! For more information, contact John Kronbar. jkronbar@livengrin.org (215) 638-5200 ext 1154 Livengrin Alumni Association  Facebook Group Please join us on Facebook at the new Livengrin Alumni Facebook group. Please share your inspirational pictures and quotes or recovery events. You can click here or copy and paste the link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/LivengrinAlumni/ Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2017 Livengrin Foundation, Inc., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website, upon admission of a patient, during one of our events, or through one of our affiliates or partners. We send news and information to persons who have provided their email address. Livengrin Foundation, Inc. 4833 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list