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NEWS   Top Drug & Alcohol News of the Week     Many Doctors Still Prescribe Large Quantities of Opioids Doctors and dentists are still prescribing large quantities of opioids, despite government guidelines urging doctors to avoid prescribing the drugs or to minimize their use whenever possible, according to an investigation by NPR. Read More   FDA Prohibits Sale of Disposable Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told the makers of Puff Bars and other flavored disposable e-cigarettes and e-liquid products that appeal to youth to remove their products from the market. Read More   Ban of Flavored Cigarettes Resulted in Large Drop in Teen Smoking The 2009 ban on flavored cigarettes (other than menthol) in the United States led to a large decrease in smoking among teens and young adults, according to a new study. Read More       During this time of uncertainty, we're still here to support families.   COVID-19 Resources     Study: 29% of Massachusetts Nursing Homes Rejected Patients with History of Drug Use A new study finds 29% of Massachusetts nursing homes refused to take patients with a history of drug use who needed post-hospital care in 2018. Read More   Illinois City Plans to Pay for Reparations Through Taxes on Marijuana Sales Evanston, Illinois plans to pay for reparations to its African American residents through tax revenue from newly legalized marijuana sales, ABC News reports. Read More   Support our work:   Donate Now     Other Headlines of Interest COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support (Partnership to End Addiction) Opinion: COVID-19 has led to surge in opioid overdoses. Here's how we can confront the stigma. (USA Today) Kennedy Unveils Universal Mental Health Care: Continues his leadership on mental health care & substance use disorder treatment (Congressman Joe Kennedy III) Opinion: 'Meet them where they are': Safe-injection sites should be allowed to protect drug users (USA Today) Cannabis farmers in a poor California town want to go legit, but the raids keep coming (Los Angeles Times) They're executives and moms who are also recovering alcoholics. How they're getting through the pandemic (CNN) Opinion: The Sacklers Could Get Away With It (The New York Times) Opinion: The cycle of prison and addiction proves the war on drugs is a tragic, costly mistake (The Kansas City Star) To Stop Deadly Overdoses, 'The Opioid Fix' Urges Better Use Of Tools We Already Have (NPR) Opinion: During COVID-19, the fight against addiction continues at home (Fox News)   485 Lexington Avenue,Suite 300 New York, NY 10017 drugfree.org Get involved Prevention & early action Treatment & recovery About us privacy policy  |   DONATE NOW   Get Support Now Our help is free, confidential and safe.   Text 55753 Schedule a Call Email a Specialist

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Dr. Amanda Palmer: Taking An Integrative Approach to Addiction Treatment

Meet Dr. Amanda Palmer Dr. Palmer is the Director of Medical Services here at The River Source, where she spearheads an approach to treatment that's unique in the industry. We use a proven, evidence-based treatment model to create success for our clients, but we also integrate naturopathic therapies in our care.  The Importance of an Integrative Approach  At The River Source, we take a holistic approach to rehab, because addiction affects different people in different ways. What works for one client isn't guaranteed to work for another, and a varied approach increases not only a client's comfort, but also, the chances that they'll find treatment that works for them. Click here to read more about what Dr. Palmer says about our philosophy of "meeting clients where they're at" when it comes to providing treatment for addiction that's individualized to a client's needs. Want to learn more about our professional network? Is there anyone in your organization who would benefit from reading the latest news and research from The River Source? Click here to learn more. Did You Know?  The River Source is in network with Arizona's largest health insurance policies, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medical Mutual, United Healthcare and more! Click here to read more about the insurance we accept.  The River Source Makes It Easier to Access Critical Care The River Source is proud to make a commitment to our community, and that means taking steps to help everyone access the care they need, even during times when financial hardship is common. That's what motivated us to change our policies and allow clients to defer out-of-pocket expenses for up to 120 days. Check out the new advertisement we released in early May: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMVKAnK8R7Y&feature=youtu.be   Copyright © 2020 The River Source, All rights reserved. You're receiving this as a member of our professional contacts list. Our mailing address is: The River Source 16286 S. Sunland Gin Rd Arizona City, AZ 85123 Add us to your address book

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Free Contemplating Recovery Virtual Support Groups at BALANCE

Free Virtual Contemplating Recovery Support Groups Saturday July 25th 11:00 am & 12:30 pm With BALANCE Founder Melainie Rogers &  Admissions Coordinator Tamar Lichtman, LMSW Saturday, July 25th: 11:00 am With BALANCE Founder Melainie Rogers 12:30 pm With Admissions Coordinator Tamar Lichtman, LMSW BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ is proud to offer a free support group for those contemplating some form of treatment for concerns related to eating, food and body image. The group provides a supportive forum within which members can explore issues including ambivalence about engaging in treatment, recovery, resources and treatment options and knowing when and how to take the next steps towards making change.  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all Contemplating Recovery Groups will occur virtually. We are also increasing the amount of Contemplating Recovery groups we are offering each month to provide support to those who may be struggling during this time. The group is open to individuals seeking help and to family and loved ones. Here are the group times for this Saturday: Saturday July 25th 11:00 am With BALANCE Founder Melainie Rogers Saturday July 25th 12:30 pm With Admissions Coordinator Tamar Lichtman, LMSW RSVP Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email or filling out the form located here. LEARN MORE Virtual Eating Disorder Support Understanding the importance of structured group support in a time of social isolation, we are adapting to the current COVID-19 crisis by offering virtual programming and services.  Learn More About Virtual Programming  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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