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While most people who take prescription opioids will not develop addiction, patients and their families should be advised of the risks and alternatives whenever these medications are prescribed. Those in recovery face increased risk of relapse and overdose when prescribed opioids, and risks also arise from the potential for unused medicine to be diverted and misused by others. Many remain unaware of the addictive potential of opioids and of alternative treatment options. Health care providers miss an opportunity to educate their patients and help them make an informed choice when they fail to discuss the risks and alternative treatment options when prescribing opioids. Ask your Representative to cosponsor the Opioid Patients’ Right to Know Act, which would incentivize states to require prescribers to discuss the addictive qualities of opioids and alternative treatment options prior to prescribing opioids for acute pain. Act Now People and families struggling with substance use and addiction encounter a variety of systemic challenges throughout their journey, which is why we created a new section of our website called "Help Us Change the Story of Addiction." The site features personal stories that bring these structural barriers to life, including Elaine’s story about not receiving information about the addiction risks of opioids when her son was prescribed them following surgery. Each story offers visitors an opportunity to advocate for policy change by signing an action alert or by sharing similar stories from their own journey. Let’s change the story of addiction today. Act Now 711 Third Avenue, 5th Floor, Suite 500 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

Reminder: Danielle Gregorich - former Alcoholic - Talking about the Stroke of Sobriety

‌  ‌  ‌ Danielle Gregorich - former Alcoholic - Talking about the Stroke of Sobriety Danielle Gregorich is an Arizona native. She is an Air Force wife and a sober mom of two children.          She is a multiple suicide attempt survivor, a kidney cancer survivor, and a stroke survivor. DG started writing about her sobriety publicly in 2018 after she suffered a massive stroke four months into her sobriety journey. That stroke took away her ability to speak, read, and write. Her speech therapist suggested that she write to stimulate her brain function to regain these abilities. She wrote authentically and raw about her struggles with sobriety, marriage, and motherhood. Writing quickly became therapeutic and played a crucial role during her first year of sobriety. During Danielle's first year of sobriety, she overcame multiple struggles and obstacles. Sobriety did not come easily for Danielle, but she embraced the suck of sobriety, with faith and hope that she would experience the miracle and the promises. She wrote Stroke of Sobriety - The Essential Daily Guide - Embracing the suck of sobriety, in hopes that she will inspire someone to not give up before the miracle. Her book is available for purchase exclusively on Amazon. She will be publishing her second book titled: Stroke of Strength on 11.11.21.   CLICK HERE to listen and CLICK HERE to watch on our YouTube channel. Steve Sigal, Producer 727-314-7080 Joanie Sigal, Host 727-314-7080 theaddictionpodcast@yahoo.com www. theaddictionpodcast.com Please connect with us on social media by clicking the icons below.  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Invitation to Participate in a Research Study!

Women for Sobriety

You are Invited to Participate in the Peer Alternatives for Addiction 2 (PAL2) Study We have some exciting news.  Women For Sobriety is participating in a large research study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to collect data on a range of mutual-help alternatives for addiction, including Women For Sobriety.  The study, called the Peer Alternatives for Addiction 2 (PAL2) Study, builds on a prior study by the same team (PAL1) and involves study of diverse mutual-help group options—including Women For Sobriety.    PAL2 data will be used to understand the specific aspects of mutual-help group participation that promote recovery.  Data will also help us understand who benefits most from which group.  The results will help addiction treatment providers to make informed referrals to mutual-help groups.  They will also help people seeking peer support to make the best choices possible for their recovery pathways.   To learn more about the study and participate, go to www.pal2study.org.  Study participants will receive Amazon gift cards for their participation totaling up to $115.  Study participants must be 18 or over, be a U.S. resident, and have attended (or led) a meeting in the past 30 days.  Individuals surveyed for PAL1 may not participate.    Please feel free to email the PAL2 Principal Investigator, Sarah Zemore, szemore@arg.org, or the Project Coordinator, Joanne Delk, pal2study@arg.org, with questions. Thank you in advance for your help and support of Women For Sobriety! Click Here to Learn More about PAL2

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Join us at the Philadelphia Gratitude Breakfast

Caron Treatment Centers invites you to join us for our Philadelphia Gratitude Breakfast Come see old friends and make some new ones as we gather together again to celebrate recovery. Enjoy food and fellowship and meet new Caron staff members Aly Ries, Corporate Director of Alumni Relations; Monica Driscoll, Executive Director of Philadelphia Outpatient; and Chrissie Phillips-Ramos, Regional Vice President - Philadelphia. Register Online Now Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The Desmond Hotel One Liberty Blvd. | Malvern, PA 19355 Guest Speakers: Marguerite S. and Brett M. Proof of vaccination is required and masks are encouraged unless drinking or dining. $30 per person in advance $35 after November 12, 2021 Register Online Now For more information about this event, contact Hilary Cohen  |  hcohen@caron.org  |  484-342-5753

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