April 2018

Hey Friends.    It’s hard to believe my 21 year old daughter, Chianne moved into her own apartment this week. And that got me thinking about what independence really means. I concluded that our ability to be independent is directly related to having certainty about the people and things we can depend on. I hope you take 3 minutes of your time to check out my new video titled, “The Myth of Independence”. This month's RecoveryLibrary homepage: Click here to watch Pat Deegan's video "The Myth of Independence" Check out our other CommonGround Programs:          Check out our free downloads Peer Specialists: sign up for online continuing education courses

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Dear Joseph, All-Star Tasting is right around the corner, and we’re counting on your support! On Wednesday, May 16th, we will team up with families, friends, athletes and chefs to rally around our mission and raise critical funds to ensure parents struggling with a loved one’s substance use find the help and support they need. One of this year’s All-Star chefs and former Food Network’s “CHOPPED” Champion, Chef Nick Di Bona of Bona Bona Ice Cream, understands and appreciates our value and impact from a very personal perspective. After the loss of his youngest brother to addiction, Nick is relentlessly determined to bring awareness to the need for family support services around substance use. Nick is a tremendous champion for the Partnership, participating not only in our All-Star Tasting, but also sharing our resources with his growing base of customers. His Bona Bona station at the All-Star Tasting will showcase his very own small-batch “B-Dough” ice cream, named in honor of his charismatic little brother. Nick’s ice cream is among the many exquisite dishes you’ll enjoy, each prepared by a variety of outstanding New York City chefs and restaurants, as well as the opportunity to bid on exceptional items and experiences throughout the night. You won’t want to miss the athlete cook-off challenge featuring fan favorites Ron Harper, Aurelien Collin and Jonathan Stewart, to name a few. Purchase your tickets, become a sponsor, make a donation and bid on unique items in our online auction (live May 9th) today! Thank YOU for joining us to empower parents, change the conversation and inspire hope for the future. Purchase Tickets Now We look forward to seeing you on May 16th! Kaila Sassano Vice President of Development Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Forward this email to a friend

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How to Make a Discharge Plan When Your Child Leaves Addiction Treatment by Connie Motley, M.Ed, LPC-S, Executive Clinical Director of Origins South Padre While residential treatment provides a natural “safe zone” where people seeking sobriety can focus on battling the immediate crisis of addiction, those of us working as treatment providers know that the real work of recovery begins when residential or formal treatment ends. The combination of medical detox, followed by rigorous counseling and family work while in treatment, are only the first steps to a life of freedom from a substance use disorder. So, what should families expect when their loved one prepares to leave treatment and head back home? What is Discharge Planning? Discharge planning is a critical component of a treatment program which helps patients and their families prepare to navigate the ups and downs of a sober life. A detailed and organized discharge plan can provide both stability for the person entering recovery and peace of mind for their families. We've outlined the key components of a discharge plan as well as what questions to ask as your loved one engages in treatment. Read More

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When the 12-Steps Aren’t Enough: the Use of Exposure With Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy in the Treatment of Substance Use   Description Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in America, and are often the driving force behind substance use. However, few therapists are trained in the top, evidence-based treatment for the anxiety spectrum - Exposure With Response Prevention (ERP). Learn from an ERP expert about the basic principles behind the most powerful treatment in the mental health field. Presenter Andrea Kulberg, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the treatment of eating disorders and anxiety disorders. She has been employed in various hospital, residential and outpatient settings, including Eating Recovery Center of Denver’s Child & Adolescent Eating Disorders Program. She is currently the Clinical Director at La Ventana of Santa Barbara, a partial hospital and intensive outpatient center for the treatment of eating disorders and other mental health problems. Due to her background in clinical neuropsychology, Dr. Kulberg brings an understanding of brain-behavior relationships to her work, and is able to treat complex cases wherein patients may have developmental challenges or acquired neurological problems. After her initial training in San Diego at Alliant International University, Dr. Kulberg taught psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF OUR CAMPAIGN!  April is Metro Drug Coalition's anniversary month! To commemorate our 32 years of providing evidence-based substance abuse prevention services, we are having a giving campaign for the community to donate $32 throughout the month with a goal of reaching $3,200! We have currently raised $2,539! If we have 21 more individuals donate $32 we will reach our goal! Today is the last day of our campaign! Will you partner with MDC and help us reach our goal? HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? If you would like to partner with MDC to celebrate our anniversary, click the donate button below to donate $32+ to substance abuse prevention work right here in Knoxville! Throughout the month, MDC will send an email with our campaign tracker on Monday's so you know how close we are to our goal! So far we are at $2,539. Help us reach our goal of $3,200 by donating today! We thank you for partnering with us and helping create a healthy and safe community, free of substance abuse.   Donate Today! Metro Drug Coalition | 4930 Lyons View Pike | Knoxville TN 37919 | Phone: (865) 588-5550 © 2018 Metro Drug Coalition. All rights reserved.   Forward this email to a friend This project is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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