WFS is Hiring! Volunteer Coordinator

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR PART TIME, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING   Women for Sobriety, Inc., is now hiring for the position of Volunteer Coordinator. This is a part-time, hourly position that will work remotely - must have personal high-speed internet connection and safe home working environment. 4C women strongly encouraged to apply! Applications must be received by 8/9/20. Read more and apply at Indeed.com.   JOB LISTING Copyright © 2020 Women For Sobriety, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Women For Sobriety PO Box 618 Quakertown, PA 18951 Add us to your address book

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In the News: Americans Smoking More During Pandemic, Marlboro Maker Says

NEWS   Top Drug & Alcohol News of the Week     FDA Advises Doctors to Discuss Naloxone with Patients Taking Opioid Painkillers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending that health care providers discuss the opioid overdose antidote naloxone with patients taking opioids, the Associated Press reports. Read More   Americans Smoking More During Pandemic, Marlboro Maker Says Americans are smoking more during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to executives at Altria, which manufactures Marlboro cigarettes. Read More   Talk Therapy for PTSD Does Not Increase Relapse Risk in People with Addiction A new study finds talk therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder does not appear to increase the risk of relapse in people with substance use disorders, HealthDay reports. Read More       During this time of uncertainty, we're still here to support families.   COVID-19 Resources     Alcohol Abuse May Increase Risk of Death in Patients with Arrhythmia Alcohol abuse may increase the risk of death in patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias, according to a new study. Read More   CBD May Be Effective in Treating Cannabis Use Disorder Cannabidiol, or CBD, may be useful in treating cannabis use disorder, a new study suggests. Read More   Support our work:   Donate Now     Other Headlines of Interest Take Action: Help secure funding for recovery and family support programs (Partnership to End Addiction) Join: Medicaid Saves Lives! Virtual Rally (Community Catalyst) Preventing the opioid epidemic from getting worse requires attacking it at the source (The Hill) Program promotes outdoor play as substance abuse deterrent (AP) During pandemic, Maryland’s drug treatment clinics grapple with health safety issues, rising caseloads (The Baltimore Sun) Juul Quietly Revamped Its E-Cigarette, Risking the FDA’s Rebuke (Bloomberg) Does drinking alcohol increase your risk for COVID-19? Two doctors explain (CNET) Case to Watch: Opioid plaintiffs to defend novel 'negotiating class' on appeal (Reuters) These countries are banning alcohol or closing bars in response to coronavirus surges (The Washington Post) Kids These Days: Vaping comes with consequences. So why do teens do it? (Michigan Radio) People are drinking more during COVID-19. Here’s some advice on how to cut down. (Chicago Tribune) Local mom fights to keep attention, funding aimed at opioids; new app helps those dealing with addiction (WAVY)   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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August 2020 Events at Message Carriers

Our Mission:  To provide advocacy and recovery related services to individuals and family members impacted by the disease of addiction and/or mental health disorders. Upcoming Events at Message Carriers: Check out our upcoming Aug. events! All meetings will be taking place virtually via ZOOM. You can use this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/96269042570?pwd=UkJsdUVuRWo2b1lTK0JhcXRncE81QT09   Meeting ID:  962 6904 257   Meeting Password:  778462   Support Message Carriers of Pennsylvania using our United Way Contributor Choice Code: 14787014 Copyright © 2020 Message Carriers of Pennsylvania, All rights reserved. Contact 5907 Penn Avenue, Suite 235, Pittsburgh, PA  15206 Office: (412) 361-1213 After Hours Helpline:  (412) 463-7006

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Urgent: Help secure funding for recovery and family support programs

Secure funding for recovery and family support programs We need your help! The Senate is currently considering the “HEALS Act” to fund a number of pressing needs related to COVID-19, including substance use and mental health. As it stands now, the legislation would provide $4.5 billion for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for treatment and prevention. We are asking that $50 million of that total be set aside for peer recovery, continuing care and ongoing community support for individuals to maintain their recovery and $5 million to fund local programs to help caregivers and families address substance use disorder and find care for a loved one. We need to make some noise and let Senators know how important it is to have dedicated funding for recovery support and family support services. Make your voice heard! 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