Best of the week from Choose Help The United Nations on 'Addiction Treatment Rights' No matter what you’ve done or who you are, you are entitled to drug addiction treatment that is respectful of your dignity and rights as a human being. In a discussion paper entitled ‘Principles of Drug Dependence Treatment’1, the United Nations states that all people receiving drug addiction treatment should be entitled to certain basic rights. It doesn't matter who you are, what you've done (or are using) and whether or not you are incarcerated. The United Nations suggests the following addiction treatment rights: ~ ~ 1. The right to treatment without discrimination  Addiction is a disease and no one should be discriminated against for past or present drug use, or for any other reason, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender disability status etc.  ~ ~ 2. The right to the same ethical standards of treatment as is given to those with physical health conditions  There should be no difference between the ethical standards of care delivered to a cancer patient or an alcoholic or a heroin user.  ~ ~ 3. The right to access to treatment during all stages of the disease  People with addictions have a right to access to treatment during all stages of this chronic disease. This includes during periods of incarceration. ~ ~ 4. The right to deny treatment Only in the most exceptional circumstances, such as when a person is an immediate risk to self or others, should any treatment ever be forced on another person. A person with addiction has the right to accept or deny any medical or psychosocial treatment. ~ ~ 5. The right to treatment that is never inhumane or degrading  Drug addiction does not diminish a person’s human rights and so practices that would be considered degrading or inhumane for any person are degrading and inhumane for people with drug addictions. ~ ~ 6. The right to informed consent and withdrawal from treatment  All people receiving drug addiction treatment have the right to full information about any treatment procedures and must provide their informed consent before receiving any treatments. Even after consenting to treatment, any person has the right to withdraw from treatment at any time, for any reason. ~ ~ 7. The right to privacy of information  Your treatment and medical records must remain confidential and be released to outside parties only with your written consent. ~ ~ 8. Your right to medical services should not depend on your participation in addiction treatment  You have the right to access all medical services whether or not you choose to comply with recommended addiction treatments. Image Copyright: Astragony Read in browser »   Recent featured articles: Choosing an Intervention Professional in the Opioid Epidemic Age Heroin Harm Reduction Guide - Advice & Tips for Users Mindfulness and Depression: Learning to Feel Good Again Urge Surfing: Beat Cravings and Relapse with a Mindfulness Technique Addicted to Alcohol? Learn About Alcoholism & Treatment And, as always, thank you for reading! All the best to you and yours, Martin Schoel, founder of Choose Help P.S. If you’d like to dive into the conversation, make sure to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook (40K+ people do). FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO A LOVED ONE Do you or someone you know need rehab? Click or 'Tap' to speak with us now: (877) 333-5266 Facebook Twitter Google Plus Pinterest

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Download the AXIS Brochure Join us as we focus on Mission vs Margin at the 5th Annual Addiction eXecutives Industry Summit (AXIS). This intensive 3-day working program offers executive-level leadership and strategic guidance through peer interaction, mentoring and insights with more than 500 industry executives. 2018 Highlighted Topics Increasing margins while focusing on the mission Ethical communications and marketing practices Building a trauma-informed workplace Measurement-based care Developing strategic partnerships Maximizing margins through billing, payor diversity, and growth Developing a healthy organizational culture Ethical compensation practices Impacts of Health Information Technology (HIT) View the 2018 brochure Register now and receive early bird pricing Executive Keynote Presentation Spotlight Mission vs. Margin Nancy O’Donnell MA, LPC, CSAT, CCTP Jack O’Donnell Supported by: C4 Recovery Foundation Mission vs. Margin is an important concept that requires sophisticated thinking that moves beyond financial collateral and purpose statements. As the treatment industry faces the very public challenge presented by the opioid crisis, executives and clinical leaders will be faced with the challenge of navigating a myriad of difficult situations that impact both their organization’s financial margin and their mission of providing high-quality healthcare services. This interactive discussion between a CEO and a Vice President of Clinical Services focuses on the daily challenges of providing the complex and costly clinical needs of the patient and the corresponding challenges the organization faces to maintain a profit structure. The sustainability of the organization is the very real struggle to maintain your pledged “mission” versus the need to create profit “margin.” Real-life challenges and resolutions will be discussed. Hotel and Travel Reserve your room now at the The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. Click here to begin the reservation process. Room block ends February 8. C4 Events also offers a discount on Delta flights to AXIS. Learn more and get the code here.  Find out how your brand can benefit from high visibility at AXIS. Click to contact us! hosted by in partnership with Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2017 C4 Recovery Foundation, All rights reserved. 1018 Sweet Juliet Way, Greer, SC 29650 Want to change how you receive these emails?

1-9-18 TWELVE STEPPING WITH SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FROM SCRIPTURE

Psalm 34 v 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Step 2 - Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. (Philippians 2:13 "For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.")

Broken is the place where we can be found! Crushed and broken awakens our Spirit and opens our minds!Our ways thoughts and actions have put us in this painful position and Thank God He allows us to try and do life the way we want.When the pain gets to be too much and you just can't keep going, PRAY!God can and He will pick you up brush you off and clean up the mess you have made. Your heart is full of pain and it's going to take Gods help to clean it out.Pain has got to be removed so he can fill it with His peace love strength and joy. So when the day comes and it will, Step 1 and Step 2 are the beginning of a brand new you. Transform you is what He is going to do and that is way beyond recovery, that deliverance from never to return to you once was! 

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Need Help email us recoveryfriends@gmail.com

Psalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!

Time is running out to donate this year. Adult and Teen Challenge exists because of caring people who are willing to give to help others find freedom from their addictions. Why Give?   We've got 3,309 reasons to give! That's how many students have completed Adult and Teen Challenge this year!   The year may be coming to an end, but addiction doesn't take a holiday. Each day, men, women and adolescents in the grip of life-controlling addictions struggle in their own personal bondage. Many can't break their chains alone. They need your generosity to help them find hope for a new life, drug-free.   Your year-end gift will provide Christian based addiction recovery programs that work! Men, women and teens will be able to find freedom from their addictions next year because of your generosity!   There's not much time left if you want a tax-deductible donation for this year. Please make your donation before midnight to qualify for 2017 receipts. Blessings to you, and Happy New Year!   Adult and Teen Challenge, USA | PO Box 249, Ozark, MO 65721 | 417-581-2181 info@teenchallengeusa.com

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