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Smokin' Hot and Sober

April 30, 2019 • Vol. 6., No. 41
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Drug Execs Face First Criminal Charges In Opioid Bonanza 
April 23, 2019 - Between May 2012 and November 2016, the company received and filled more than 1.5 million orders for controlled substances from its pharmacy customers. However, it reported only four suspicious orders to the DEA. More@NPR.org
Thanatos Delivers on Promises VIDEO
Deadly fentanyl bought online from China shipped via US mail VIDEO
April 28, 2019 - James Rauh: They told me that the drug was so powerful that he was unable to finish his injection, and then he died immediately. 
Scott Pelley: He didn’t even finish the injection?
James Rauh: He’d only, only just started the injection He didn’t even have a chance. More@CBSNews.com
How drug decriminalization would help stem an epidemic of drug overdoses
April 24, 2019 - The commission’s honorary chair, George Shultz – Ronald Reagan’s secretary of state – has spoken of “the failed war on drugs” and he advocates decriminalization of small-scale drug possession for personal use. More@TheGlobeAndMail.com
"Only a new seed will yield a new crop."
Money Grows on Bushes VIDEO
Marijuana legalization push is ‘about a small number of people who want to get rich’ - VIDEO
April 26, 2019 - A former three-time White House drug policy adviser is warning against the rush to the legalize marijuana. Kevin Sabet said in an interview, “Let’s be honest about the push to legalize — it’s not about social justice, it’s not about medicine...it is about a small number of people who want to get very rich,” he added.More@TheHill.com
Heal Thyself First AUDIO
Physicians Get Addicted TooAUDIO
May 2019 - “It was a feeling like I’d never felt before,” he told me recently. “I’m tense and nervous, and that anxiety is crippling.” The pill took the anxiety away. The sense of well-being lasted for four hours, carrying him through the rest of the night’s work. Back then, Dr. Lou Ortenzio was one of Clarksburg’s most beloved physicians...
Article written by Sam Quinones, author of Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic - available HERE and or listen @ AUDIBLE
More@TheAtlantic.com
Recovered alcoholic encourages others to look beyond addiction
April 26, 2019 - Cruz Baca, a former alcoholic and drug user, got sober after drunkenly hitting two pedestrians on College Drive in 2016 and has since made it his mission to help others struggling with addiction...
Kate Moss enjoys lunch with pals ... after marking 18 months of sobriety
April 29, 2019 - Earlier this month, the mother-of-one marked 18 months away from alcohol. The lack of booze has reportedly made Kate a ‘much more sociable and friendly person’. The supermodel, 45, put on an uncharacteristically animated display as she indulged in a cigarette for the alfresco meal. 
AP Poll: Many blame drug firms for opioid crisis
April 25, 2019 - “All of the above,” said Anna Marie Davis, a casino security supervisor from Norwood, Pennsylvania. She said she has had to deal with overdoses at work and that her 27-year-old nephew, who used heroin and fentanyl, died of a drug overdose last year.
Lala Kent celebrates six months of sobriety–“I’m feeling blessed”
April 25, 2019 - “I know I talk about this often, but y’all ... I still cant believe it. I feel the need to share my story because I know I’m not the only one out there suffering from this,” Kent wrote. She joined Alcoholics Anonymous and credited the program with helping her cope.
Alice in Chains bassist credits sobriety for helping him deal with losing grandmother
April 27 , 2019 - Mike Inez, who has played with the group since 1993, was on tour in Australia when his 95-year-old grandmother suffered a stroke and heart attack ... has said being 10 years sober helped him cope... More@BT.com
The Lighter Side of Tragedy VIDEO
John Oliver Revisits the Opioid Crisis, With Celebrity Help VIDEO
April 15, 2019 - Back in 2016, John Oliver dedicated an episode of Last Week Tonight to America’s growing opioid crisis. The painkiller epidemic has not improved, so Oliver has decided to revisit the topic in light of new information coming out of the numerous court cases that have been filed against the Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family. This time, with a little help from his friends—including Walter White and Batman.
Shuttered Sovereign Health resurrected under new name, wrongful death suit alleges
April 12, 2019 - The new company, Invictus Health LLC, was incorporated in Wyoming in September and offers addiction and mental health treatment in Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs and San Diego...
NYC’s sober bar scene is a ‘hip’ oasis for booze-free fun
April 23, 2019 - Liquor is “a toxin,” not a social lubricant, Ashok “Shoky” Pai, a sober Williamsburg resident, tells The Post. On a recent Saturday night, the 40-something real estate agent settled in at Getaway, Greenpoint’s new mocktail bar. Pai, who used to be a club promoter...
Medical Records of Rehab, Mental Health Centers Exposed 
April 22, 2019 - In yet another instance of an online database that was left unsecured, the records for tens of thousands of people were found to be potentially vulnerable to being exposed. These records involved patients who were seeking treatment at addiction rehabilitation centers... More@Komando.com
Great Conferences STARTING SOON
NOT a STROKE of Genius VIDEO
Diet drinks for strokes: Warning for women who drink two diet sodas a day VIDEO
Apr 25, 2019 - Ladies who drink more than two diet sodas a day have a higher risk of having a stroke. The link between diet drinks and strokes is also higher in obese and African American Women who are past menopause. 
What Sobriety Can Do VIDEO
Formerly homeless addict, now GCU grad & giving back VIDEO
Apr. 25, 2019 - On the last day before the last class before finals, we found Jesse Dalla Riva tucked into a corner booth at the campus coffee shop, reflecting on his past.
Pete Doherty gets candid on drug addiction
Apr. 26, 2019 - Pete Doherty believes his drug addiction is a “mental deficiency”. The Libertines rocker wishes he was clean so he could “feel things” but he admitted that after entering rehab in Thailand, he managed to stay sober for just “10 minutes” when he returned home.
Many drivers who test positive for marijuana have a child in car
April 25, 2019 - Based on a roadside survey, the researchers determined that 14.1 percent of drivers with children on board had used cannabis, according to their report published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. More@NBCNews.com
John Havlicek, one of greatest Celtics ever, dies at 79 VIDEO
April 25, 2019 - “Havlicek stole the ball” !!! Every one of Mr. Havlicek’s 16 seasons was spent in a Celtics uniform, 13 of them as an all-star. Throughout, he set league records for games played (1,270) and consecutive 1,000-point seasons (all 16), as he played across Celtic dynasties.
A Barren Landscape for Meth Treatment
April 24, 2019 - “Treating a craving for an opiate with a low-grade opiate seems to be efficient enough to keep the addict from putting a needle in their arm or stealing your TV – and there doesn’t seem to be a pharmacological alternative for the same behavior from a meth addict,” says Kenny Fowles, 48 years old and 3 years clean.
Giving it a Shot VIDEO
Courthouse one-stop-shop aims to ease path to sobriety for opioid addicts - VIDEO
April 28, 2019 - In what could be the first-of-its-kind courthouse-based program in Ohio, jail inmates upon release receive their initial shot of Vivitrol, a medication that reduces cravings and blocks brain receptors from feeling opioids’ effects, in Franklin County Municipal Court. It is a voluntary program...
Morphine Spoons and Baby Face Masks
April 26, 2016 - A MORPHINE-RELEASING baby spoon. A rattle with a heart monitor attached. A bottle with a connected face mask to help a newborn breathe while drinking milk ... These products from a brand dubbed Opi’s...don’t exist on the market. More@USNews.com
Ex-NFL QB Ryan Leaf gives commencement address
Apr. 27, 2019 - The former NFL quarterback and ex-convict looked into the eyes and shook the hand of every reporter in the room before he settled in to speak to the assembled media. After retiring from football at age 26, Leaf encountered numerous legal issues...
Britney Spears’ Meds Triggered Mental Health Crisis!
April 23, 2019 - Britney Spears is at the tail end of her 30-day stay at a mental health facility ... and we’ve learned more about how she landed there in the first place.
Starbucks installs needle disposal boxes in US bathrooms
April 25, 2019 - The move, which the chain publicly started considering in January,comes as more people have signed up to support an employee-led campaign to install “safe needle disposal boxes in the bathrooms of high-risk areas.”
Juul Vows to Curb Youth Vaping. Its Lobbying in States Runs Counter to That Pledge
April 28, 2019 - The company’s 80-plus lobbyists in 50 states are fighting proposals to ban flavored e-cigarette pods, which are big draws for teenagers; pushing legislation that includes provisions denying local governments the right to adopt strict vaping controls...
A Star is Gone VIDEO
John Singleton, ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Director, Dies at 51 VIDEO
April 29, 2019 - “Boyz N the Hood,” a bleakly realistic film about three teenagers growing up amid gang violence in South Central Los Angeles, established Mr. Singleton’s credentials and placed him in the conversation with more established African-American directors like Spike Lee, Bill Duke, Julie Dash, Robert Townsend and Reginald Hudlin. 
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May Webinars: The Convergence of Gaming and Gambling; Guiding Clients in Self-Awareness for Authentic Identity Management

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April 30, 2019
Closed Captioning Now Available for NAADAC Webinars

NAADAC is proud to announce that closed captioning is now available on live NAADAC webinars! In addition, transcripts will be made available for on-demand webinars recorded on and after March 27, 2019.

The captioning capabilities are in compliance with the practices defined in Worldwide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Blurred Lines: The Convergence of Gaming and Gambling

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 @ 3:00-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: In today’s society, it is normal to enjoy social gaming. Whether for excitement, escape, or a way to test one’s skill, many find it to be an enjoyable activity to stay connected with others. For some, however, social gaming can lead to destructive patterns and behaviors ultimately resulting in disordered gambling. This workshop will identify the background and connection between social games, eSports, and internet gambling while addressing the issues and establishing principles of meaningful recovery.

Presenter: Daniel Trolaro, MS

Daniel Trolaro, MS, is the Assistant Executive Director for 800-GAMBLER and holds his Master of Science degree in Psychology from California Coast University. Trolaro speaks around the state and country about internet and mobile device gambling as well as emerging trends and addiction from various vantage points. Whether speaking on the underlying disease, prevention strategies, emerging trends, responsible gaming or recovery resources, Trolaro discusses the concept of addiction-switching, co-occurrence, and behaviors associated with many addictions.
Price: Education is FREE to all professionals
Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1 CE by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $15 for Non-members.
Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC.
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Guiding Clients in Self-Awareness for Authentic Identity Management

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 @ 3:00-4:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Description: Self-assessment provides the gateway for understanding our various characteristics, skills, challenges, and goals. As one creates his or her assessment of self, he or she gains fundamental building blocks for constructing their brand, offering sustainable and uniquely authentic articulation of self. This strategy for learning and acknowledging ones’ true self offers exciting opportunities for establishing continuity across the various roles persons in recovery must navigate. This webinar will examine how counselors can assist persons in recovery in building an authentic brand statement. The simple outcome of the naming of one’s own brand can provide a sustainable guide in taking healthy ownership of one’s recovery program.

Presenter: Karyl Sabbath, PhD, LIDC, LAC

Karyl Sabbath, PhD, LIDC, LAC, Internationally Certified Clinical Supervisor, Family Leader (FLTI), taught for 21 years at Otterbein University and retired with emeritus status in 2010. She served as an outpatient and inpatient counselor for 7 years, served as a Trainer of Trainers for the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board, and trained students in organizational consulting throughout her tenure at Otterbein College. Her 1999 chapter in Communication in Recovery: Perspectives on Twelve-Step Groups examines communication styles of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoA).

Price:
 Education is FREE to all professionals

Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1 CE by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $15 for non-members.
Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

April 30, 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 1

April 30, 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 1



James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”



Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over ourselves and self medicating ways and that our lives had become unmanageable.




By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Network Psalm 103 v 3- He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!