Sunday, May 12, 2019

Table and individual seat sales now open for Greater Philadelphia Community Service Awards Breakfast.

Making a Difference- Council Staff Highlights

Making A Difference
Over the past few months our Board of Directors have recognized staff members for their service with The Council'sMarking a Difference award. Our Council staff surpasses expectations every day with their drive, passion, and devotion to advancing our mission of Recovery!

Please join us in celebrating the following staff members for their accomplishments!

Pictured left - right: David Fialko, Prevention Specialist; Christopher Whitney, Secretary, Board of Directors

Pictured left - right: Bill Wiegman, President, Board of Directors; Racquel Fetzer, CRS; Jennifer King, Executive Director
Pictured left - right: Bill Wiegman, President, Board of Directors; Ryan Allen, TASC;
Jennifer King, Executive Director, Heidi Gordon, Director of Intervention Services
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Friday, May 10, 2019

May 8 , 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 9

May 8 , 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 9



Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God (World Big book)


John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." (GODS BIG BOOK)




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

Finding Recovery and Support for Opioid Addiction on Social Media | The Fix

Finding Recovery and Support for Opioid Addiction on Social Media | The Fix: The rules state: We support everyone's path to recovery, including Suboxone, Subutex, Methadone, Vivitrol, cannabis and kratom. We do not allow any debate as to whether or not being on maintenance meds means you are or aren't clean.

You Are What You Eat: How Chemicals in Food Affect Your Mood | The Fix

You Are What You Eat: How Chemicals in Food Affect Your Mood | The Fix: Low-nutrient foods, plentiful in the American diet, are made of ingredients which can cause the same effects in the brain as mind-altering substances.

Healing the Self: Yoga as Addiction Treatment | The Fix

Healing the Self: Yoga as Addiction Treatment | The Fix: Yoga offers a healthy outlet to cope with daily stress and triggers, aids in preventing relapse, and reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

100 Million Texts from People in Crisis: What Have We Learned? | The Fix

100 Million Texts from People in Crisis: What Have We Learned? | The Fix: On Election Night 2016, Crisis Text Line received four times their average volume. The biggest surge came from people concerned about issues including LGBTQ+, sexual assault, and immigration.

When Getting Sober Reveals an Underlying Illness | The Fix

When Getting Sober Reveals an Underlying Illness | The Fix: People who have had multiple traumatic events (adverse childhood experiences) in their youth are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, alcohol use disorder, and more in adulthood.

What We Can Learn, We Can Unlearn - SMART Recovery® Blog Update

The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA. 
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Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones and your community overcome addiction.
What We Can Learn, We Can Unlearn
What We Can Learn, We Can Unlearn
Neuroplasticity and Addiction Recovery Peter Soderman, SMART Recovery® Facilitator, Mexico Our brains have the ability to rewire themselves, changing structurally and functionally, in response to changes in our environment and our experiences. For most of the twentieth century, the general consensus among neuroscientists was that the brain was relatively fixed and immutable after a certain […]
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2019 SMART Recovery Annual Conference

We hope that you are able to join us for our upcoming conference and very special celebration of our 25th Silver Anniversary!

The 2019 SMART Recovery Annual Conference will be held September 20-22 at The Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel in Itasca (a suburb of Chicago and close to O’ Hare Airport). Hotel room and conference facilities are located on the same premises. More details about the conference can be found here


Hotel Reservations are Now Open!

We are pleased to announce that you can feel free to book your hotel rooms at this timeClick here to visit our hotel accommodations page.

About SMART Recovery 

Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, over-eating, shopping and internet use.

Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings each week in 23 countries, 25 online gatherings and 24/7/365 internet message board forums and chat rooms.

Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life.

For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org.

If you have questions or wish to speak to someone at SMART Recovery, please email information@smartrecovery.org or call 866.951.5357.
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Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide 
with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction.

Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org

SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

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