In support of our Loved Ones, TAM participates in National Recovery Month, every September, with our Lights of Hope Event. All across America, and in many other countries, Moms, Dads, Friends and Family who love and support someone suffering with Substance Use Disorder gather together, at these events, in solidarity of Addiction Education and Recovery Support, lighting candles of love and hope.  Our first TAM Lights of Hope Tee-shirt for 2018 is on sale now! There are several style to choose from- womens, mens, hoodies, long sleeves.  Something for everyone! Get yours today!  https://www.customink.com/fundraising/tam-lights-of-hope Visit The Addict's Mom at: http://addictsmom.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

McFaddens   1 Citizens Bank Way   Thursday, July 26th From 6:00pm to 9:00pm RSVP NOW Joseph,  We’re bringing in over 30 industries in one venue, so you can meet career-driven professionals and business owners in a relaxing atmosphere on Thursday, July 26th at McFaddens in Philadelphia.   Currently, there are over 100 people registered - some of those attendees are CEOs, Business Owners, Senior Engineers, Chefs, Events Specialists, Communication Managers, Director of Operations, Marketing Specialists, Staffing Manager, Financial Planner, HR Representatives, Broker, and many more. There will also be a Complimentary 1st drink to the first 50 guests before 7pm and complimentary light appetizers.    As an added bonus you will receive complimentary admission to our upcoming Live Chat Networking event ($10 Value) on July 31st, for details look below the registration button.    Best,  Jessica James   Philadelphia Community Manager REGISTER TODAY Can't make this event? Still want to network? Join our Live Chat Networking event on July 31st at 1-5 PM. This event will allow you to live chat with previous event attendees as well as those who could not make the in-person event. You will meet other professionals in your city and will have 10 minutes to chat and exchange information, all from the comfort of your home or office. Tickets are $10. If you have extra time, join earlier and connect with people across the country. You are free to move to another city's chat room. REGISTER TODAY FOR LIVE CHAT NETWORKING Forward to a friend!

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Connect your brand for 7 days with the longest Recovery event in America! Laemmle Royal Theatre 11523 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles, CA 90025 LOS ANGELES SPONSORSHIP LEVELS OFFICIAL Sponsor — $5,000 Event is referred to as: 10th Annual REEL Recovery Film Festival – Los Angeles Edition Presented by: Your Name Here You Also Receive: • Company Banner inside theater • LOGO on Red Carpet Lobby banner • LOGO link on email blasts • LOGO projected 25 times between screenings • Hyperlinked LOGO on REEL Recovery Film Festival website • Full page ad in festival program • FREE BANNER AD on Addiction/Recovery eBulletin • One brochure or one gift item in 500 gift bags GOLD Sponsor (only 4 positions) — $3,000 • LOGO on Red Carpet Lobby banner • LOGO link on email blasts • LOGO projected 20 times between screenings • Hyperlinked LOGO on REEL Recovery Film Festival website • Full page ad in festival program • One brochure or one gift item in 500 gift bags SILVER Sponsor — $1,000 • LOGO projected 10 times between screenings • Hyperlinked LOGO on REEL Recovery Film Festival website • Large LOGO in festival program BRONZE Sponsor — $500 • Business Cards in Networking Lobby • Acknowledgment in Program Marketing & Branding • Weekly emails to 22,000 addiction and recovery professionals • 15,000 social media contacts • Numerous press releases and radio shows • Direct mailings to thousands of recipients in Los Angeles area • REEL Recovery literature at most national industry conferences About the Festival The Annual Los Angeles REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium® serves an audience of over 2,500 treatment professionals, MFT’s, social workers, people in recovery, members of the entertainment industry, media representatives, educated moviegoers, and the general public. It is a week-long event showcasing first-time filmmakers and experienced professionals who make honest films about addiction, treatment, recovery and sobriety. For information, contact: Leonard Buschel @ (818) 762-0461 Writers In Treatment, P.O. Box 1745, Studio City, CA 91614 leonardbuschel@me.com • www.reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org FEATURES • SHORTS • DOCS • FELLOWSHIP• SPECIAL EVENTS REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium® Please call:Operator is standing by... (818) 762-0461 leonardbuschel@me.com reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org Wait there's more... Official & Gold sponsors get 10 Free $100 tickets to:

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TAM South Florida Luncheon  Thurs Aug 23rd  Cafe Vico  1125 N Fed Hwy  Fort Lauderdale 33304 Tickets $35 Email Barbara@theaddictsmom.com The Addict’s Mom Newest Group  Nutrition for Addiction  https://m.facebook.com/groups/483675688720299 Tip: WATER : WHY IS IT ESSENTIAL TO GOOD HEALTH ? Our bodies are about 75% or 2/3 water : it is involved in every function of the human body. Water is necessary for transporting nutrients and waste products in and out of cells . It is needed for all digestive , absorption , circulatory and excretory functions as well as for the utilization of water soluble vitamins like C and B. It is also needed for the maintenance of proper body temperature.....by drinking the minimum of 8 , 8 ounce glasses of water daily you can ensure that your body has all it needs to maintain good health . Visit The Addict's Mom at: http://addictsmom.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

July 20, 2018 Opioid Epidemic Responses Overlook Gender SCIENCE DAILY (07/05) - Yale health experts warn that current efforts to confront the growth of opioid addiction and overdose deaths must better incorporate an understanding of how women fit into this epidemic. Read more LGBQ Teens More Likely Than Peers to Use Dangerous Drugs MEDICAL XPRESS (07/13) - Lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at substantially higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual peers, according to a new study led by San Diego State University researchers and published in the American Journal of Public Health. Read more Disparities in Opioid Abuse Treatment Increased Among Medicaid Recipients, Study Finds EUREKALERT! (06/25) - The number of Medicaid recipients receiving medication to treat opioid abuse increased sharply in the years after approval of a new drug, but the increase was smaller in poorer counties and areas with larger populations of black and Hispanic residents, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Read more A New Treatment for Gambling Disorder? The Answer Might Shock You BASIS (07/17) - For patients with Gambling Disorder, approved medication is nonexistent. However, one promising treatment option for Gambling Disorder is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). This non-invasive procedure involves delivering a low-intensity current through electrodes placed on the scalp to stimulate specific brain regions and modulate neurotransmitter levels. Research has shown that tDCS reduces cravings in patients with substance use disorders. Read more Defendants on Probation Can Be Jailed for Drug Relapse, Court Rules THE NEW YORK TIMES (07/16) - The top Massachusetts court unanimously ruled on Monday that a judge can require defendants with substance use disorders to remain drug-free as a condition of probation and send them to jail if they relapse. The case, which challenged a requirement routinely imposed by judges across the country, had been closely watched by prosecutors, drug courts and addiction medicine specialists. For many, it represented a debate over the nature of addiction itself. Read more Does Stress Affect Drug Use in Rural Communities? BASIS (07/10) - As drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to rise, researchers are working to gain a better understanding of the factors that affect drug use. This is an especially critical question in rural communities, who face a severe shortage of mental health professionals. Read more In Medicaid Patients, High Opioid Doses and Concurrent Sedative Use Are Risk Factors for Fatal Opioid Overdose MEDICAL XPRESS (07/12) - Among Medicaid recipients taking prescription opioids, high opioid doses and concurrent treatment with benzodiazepine sedatives are among the key, potentially modifiable risk factors for fatal overdose, reports a study in the August issue of Medical Care. Read more Cities Planning Supervised Drug Injection Sites Fear Justice Department Reaction NPR (07/12) - In parts of the country hit hard by addiction, some public health officials are considering running sites where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs under medical supervision. Advocates say these facilities, known as supervised injection sites, save lives that would otherwise be lost to overdoses and provide a bridge to treatment. Read more People Are Using Fitbits and Apple Watches to Monitor Their Heart Rate When Binging on Drugs — and Doctors Say It's a Bad Idea CNBC (07/09) - It isn't likely to come up in casual face-to-face conversation, but scores of users on Reddit forums, Twitter and other social media sites write about the value of their Fitbit or Apple Watch in tracking their use of cocaine, ketamine, speed, and other drugs. Dozens of these threads have popped up in the past few years on the topic, some focused on cocaine and others on MDMA, also known as ecstasy. Read more More Addiction Specialists Say Complete Abstinence Isn’t the Answer for Those Hooked on Opioids NPR (07/03) - Even asking how best to wean drug abusers off opioids can raise hackles. Addiction specialists have straddled a philosophical divide over the use of pharmaceuticals in the process. But the side advocating against medication assisted treatment is shrinking in Tennessee and nationwide. Read more Why use SASSI screening questionnaires: - Identifies SUD – even when someone is reluctant to self-disclose. - Accurately identifies individuals likely to be abusing prescription medications. - Screens for multiple levels of severity. - Distinguishes likely SUD from other psychological disorders. - Useful in developing treatment plans and goals. - Available for adults, adolescents, and special populations. TRAINING AVAILABLE - NAADAC CEUs Hepatitis C Vaccine Could Dramatically Reduce Transmission in People Who Inject Drugs MEDICAL XPRESS (07/11) - Among the most serious consequences of the opioid epidemic is the spread of hepatitis C among injecting drug users. A major new study shows that if a hepatitis C vaccine were successfully developed, it would dramatically reduce transmission of hepatitis C among drug users—even though it's unlikely such a vaccine would provide complete immunity. Read more Study Analyzes Opioid Overdose Risk During and After Pregnancy Among Massachusetts Women SCIENCEDAILY (07/11) - A study of women giving birth in Massachusetts found a higher level of opioid use disorder than have studies conducted in other states. In a paper published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, the research team - consisting of investigators from the Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH) and several academic medical centers, led by a MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) physician - found that opioid overdose events decreased during pregnancy, reaching their lowest level during the third trimester, but then increased during the postpartum period, becoming significantly higher during the second six months after delivery. Read more People with Alcohol Problems Tend to Wrongly Identify Emotional Faces as Hostile NEWSWISE (07/02) - The ability to recognize emotion in others’ facial expressions is an important social skill for interpersonal relationships, work interactions, and family life. Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are linked to a number of deficits in reasoning and emotional functions, including difficulty in identifying emotional facial expressions. Read more With More Opioid Use, People Are More Likely To Get Caught Up In The Justice System NPR (07/06) - People addicted to prescription opioids or heroin are far more likely to have run-ins with the law than those who don't use opioids, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Network Open. The study provides the first nationwide estimate for the number of people using opioids who end up in the American criminal justice system. Read more Membership Status Membership Expiration Date: Not a Member If you are not a current member, Join Now! Membership Benefits Disclaimer: The Addiction & Recovery eNews is a news service for the addiction profession which aims to give wide coverage to news and to the variety of views and opinions on all aspects of the subjects that are of interest to the profession. NAADAC does not necessarily endorse the opinions or views put forth in these articles, and neither guarantees the accuracy of the information provided by external sources/links nor accepts responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data. Table of Contents - Opioid Epidemic Responses Overlook Gender - LGBQ Teens More Likely Than Peers to Use Dangerous Drugs - Disparities in Opioid Abuse Treatment Increased Among Medicaid Recipients, Study Finds - A New Treatment for Gambling Disorder? The Answer Might Shock You - Defendants on Probation Can Be Jailed for Drug Relapse, Court Rules - Does Stress Affect Drug Use in Rural Communities? - In Medicaid Patients, High Opioid Doses and Concurrent Sedative Use Are Risk Factors for Fatal Opioid Overdose - Cities Planning Supervised Drug Injection Sites Fear Justice Department Reaction - People Are Using Fitbits and Apple Watches to Monitor Their Heart Rate When Binging on Drugs — and Doctors Say It's a Bad Idea - More Addiction Specialists Say Complete Abstinence Isn’t the Answer for Those Hooked on Opioids - Hepatitis C Vaccine Could Dramatically Reduce Transmission in People Who Inject Drugs - Study Analyzes Opioid Overdose Risk During and After Pregnancy Among Massachusetts Women - People with Alcohol Problems Tend to Wrongly Identify Emotional Faces as Hostile - With More Opioid Use, People Are More Likely To Get Caught Up In The Justice System

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