After Addiction - Jump Back into Your Life with the Knowledge: Your Life Can be Restored! Breaking the Chains of Addiction - CCAPP Workshop Organized by David Burke and Tommie Trevino June 14, 2019 | 9am - 3pm UC Davis, Education Building | Lecture Hall, Rm 1222 | 4610 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95817 Parking Fee: All day parking is $12. Please park in the parking structure located on Stockton ...
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Sober Recovery is 'Hip' In 2019 • Culture Shift: 'Booze Culture' Losing Popularity • Mindfulness and Health Consciousness are Making Sobriety Cool A major obstacle for relapse prevention in alcohol use disorder has always been the pervasive nature of alcohol in our culture. And the social stigma of drinking non-alcoholic club soda at business meetings and social gatherings. The exciting news for those in recovery: There is a growing health-conscious ...
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Moving Forward with Relapse Prevention and Mindfulness · March 20 First Day of Spring 2019 · The first day of spring 2019 is finally here! After a long winter of rain, cold days, winds and low sunlight - rays of hope (and sunshine!) are appearing. Spring - Time of New Beginnings With spring comes longer days, warmer temperatures and more sunshine. Many individuals find new inspiration - and renewed hope ...
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Paradise CA Recovery Resources • Butte County Residents Camp Fire Recovery Resources • PTSD with Substance Abuse Help and Interventions Click links below to jump to Article Sections: Escape from Paradise – The Day Paradise Burned Down What Causes PTSD? PTSD Symptoms PTSD with Addiction Professional Interventions Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Wildfire Trauma Study - Stanford Medical Center and Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital Collaboration Camp Fire Recovery Resource Links ...
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Drug Dependence Recognized as a Chronic Medical Illness - Opioid Addiction is Treatable. Addiction Treatment as a Medical Illness · ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) and the NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) acknowledge that addiction is a chronic medical illness. Effective opioid addiction treatment includes medications, psychosocial therapy and recovery support services. Improved training of the medical workforce is a key component of effective treatment. In particular, ER ...
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High Functioning Addicts - The Invisibly Addicted Silicon Valley and High Pressure Careers Downside Functional addicts in Silicon Valley are often found in high stress and highly paid careers and professions. The drug or alcohol use of High Functioning Addicts (HFA's) may not be a secret - but signs of substance abuse and addiction are not immediately evident. To friends, co-workers and extended family - high functioning addicts seem ...
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Northern CA Evidence-Based, Whole Person Addiction Recovery Rediscover Wellness and Feeling Good - Sober! Sobriety and wellness are joyful experiences! It is possible to make a new start at any time. Our Bay Area whole person recovery treatment includes intervention, individual assessment, medical detox, individual counseling, group counseling and individualized medication protocol (when needed). Other elements of whole person treatment are tai chi, yoga, meditation and experiential art and movement ...
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Co-occurring Disorders Integrated Treatment · Key to Achieving Lasting Recovery - According to the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS) - about 45% of Americans seeking substance use disorder treatment have been diagnosed with a co-occurring mental disorder. Anxiety and substance use disorders are among the most frequent psychiatric problems in the United States. Effective dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) programs combine comprehensive primary care mental health services with ...
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New Year Positive Growth Potential Whatever the Cause of Personal Trauma - New Year Growth Wishes Posttraumatic Addiction-Related Growth Individuals recovering from substance abuse report both negative outcomes (posttraumatic stress symptoms requiring dual diagnosis treatment) - as well as positive changes. The positive changes resulting from addiction recovery are described as posttraumatic addiction-related growth. 'Addiction-related growth' refers to the growth that an individual undergoes as a result of the addiction itself ...
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Protecting Sobriety, Avoiding Triggers, Preventing Relapse Holiday Sobriety Tips for Successfully Managing Holiday Stress With planning, self-care, seeking support and mindfulness - Holidays can be successfully navigated.

• For the average person - holidays can create enormous stress and emotional upset.
• For the newly sober and those in recovery - holidays can create overwhelming emotional upset or even relapse.
• With planning and a determined resolve, holiday stress and upset can ...
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Certified Case Manager Interventionist (CCMI) Training Presented by Ken Seeley, Intervention911.com Family Systems: How to Intervene and Support Families David Burke, New Start Recovery Solutions, attended advanced professional CCMI Training last week. The training was in Palm Springs, CA; presented by Ken Seeley and Intervention911.com. As a professional interventionist - David Burke regularly attends professional development seminars and advanced training. David strongly believes that the rapidly changing field of addiction ...
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Veterans Day Sun Nov 11, 2018 | Holiday on Mon Nov 12, 2018 National Veterans and Military Families Month - Nov 2018 This year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The WWI armistice (cease of fighting) went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of ...
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St. Gregory Recovery Center Ecumenical, Spiritual Addiction Recovery - Advanced Evidence Based Recovery Northern California Alternative Rehab Choice If you or your loved one is located in Sacramento, Chico, Martinez, Silicon Valley, San Francisco or other northern California area are and dealing with a drug or an alcohol addiction - and feel there is more to life than endless 'meetings' and labels of 'addict' - welcome home to St. Gregory ...
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Bay Area Intervention, Detox, Drug Rehab, Alcohol Recovery Affordable, Confidential and Effective Addiction Rehab New Start Recovery Solutions is located in San Jose in the heart of the Bay Area. We provide screening and addiction assessments, drug and alcohol interventions, medical detox, whole person drug addiction treatment and ongoing aftercare. We serve Silicon Valley and the Bay Area; including the cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos ...
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Drug, Alcohol, Opioid, PTSD Addiction Rehab Sacramento Tricare Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Disorders) Treatment Scroll Down to How Veterans Can Get Help ↓ TriCare Addiction Rehab and PTSD treatment programs for active military and veterans are now available in the Sacramento area. We treat drug, alcohol, opioid addiction, PTSD and co-occurring mental health issues. Addiction rehab treatment includes medical detox, individualized treatment plans, holistic addiction recovery, relapse prevention and aftercare. Our ...
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Unique Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center, Mesa AZ | Canyon Vista Recovery Center - Drug and Alcohol Treatment That Works In addition to stopping drug abuse, the goal of addiction treatment is to return people to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and community. According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into - and remain in - addiction treatment stop using drugs, ...
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Cottonwood Tucson Dual Accreditation Mental Health, Addiction Executive Professionals Rehab: Behavioral Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Holistic Addiction Recovery | Treatment for Depression, PTSD, Trauma and More Cottonwood Tucson Treatment Center 4110 West Sweetwater Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85745 Dual Accredited: Behavioral Mental Health and Addiction Rehab. Accepting most insurance and EAP programs. EAP programs accepted include Teamsters Union, other national unions and many corporate EAP's. Call 877-367-9930 to verify. ...
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Valley Recovery Center Reno - Outpatient Rehab Day Rehab and Intensive Outpatient: Drug Addiction, Alcohol Dependency Valley Recovery Center, Reno - Outpatient Programs 10587 Double R Blvd Suite 104, Reno, NV 89521 Call Admissions at 877-367-9930 for questions and assistance. Valley Recovery Center Reno now accepts Medicaid. We have Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in Reno, Nevada. Our clients in outpatient rehab programs are ...
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Co-occurring Disorders Integrative Approach Cottonwood Tucson Dual Licensure: Mental Health, Addiction Treatment Holistic Behavioral Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Rehab Integrating services for primary care, mental health, and substance use-related problems together produces the best outcomes and provides the most effective approach for supporting whole-person health and wellness. From Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health Cottonwood Tucson Behavioral Health Addiction Treatment Center 4110 ...
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Bay Area Detox, Drug Rehab, Alcohol Recovery, Sober Living Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Airline Pilots, Attorneys, Physicians, CPA's, Managers Summit Estate Recovery Center 399 Old Mill Pond Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033 Summit Estate Outpatient Programs 20640 3rd St #300, Saratoga, CA 95070 Addiction Recovery Questions? Call Admissions at 877-367-9930 Bay Area CA Executive Detox, Drug Rehab, Alcohol Recovery, Sober Living Summit Estate Recovery Center is located in the ...
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Bay Area Detox, Drug Rehab, Alcohol Recovery, Sober Living Silicon Valley Executive Recovery Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Airline Pilots, Attorneys, Physicians, CPA’s, Managers Summit Estate Recovery Center 399 Old Mill Pond Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033 Summit Estate Outpatient Programs 20640 3rd St #300, Saratoga, CA 95070 Click to view larger photo; use arrows to navigate through photos. Click 'X' or 'Escape' to close. ...
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Bay Area Drug Rehab and Addiction Recovery | Silicon Valley Detox and Drug Rehab - Serving the Bay Area, including Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Stanford, Menlo Park. New Start Recovery Solutions 173 N Morrison Ave Suite J | San Jose CA 95126 Addiction Recovery Questions? Call Admissions at 877-367-9930 New Start Recovery Solutions is located in San Jose in the heart of the Bay Area. We serve Silicon ...
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Day Partial Hospitalization PHP Program: Holistic Luxury Confidential Addiction Recovery Treatment - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Airline Pilots, Attorneys, Physicians, CPA's, Managers Summit Estate Recovery Center, Outpatient Programs 20640 3rd St #300, Saratoga, CA 95070 Addiction Recovery Questions? Call Admissions at 877-367-9930 Executive Work Commitments Are Not Always on a 9am-5pm Schedule You’ve worked hard to achieve a professional license. Whether as a physician or other medical professional; or ...
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Is Good Nutrition Key to Addiction Recovery? Healthy Food Supports Addiction Recovery Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. — Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, 431 B.C. Your Brain - on Food In a recent article in the Harvard Medical School, Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food, the connection between nutrition and depression, anxiety and other mental health issues was examined. The conclusion from several studies: Food, and ...
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To All Veterans – Thanks for Your Service! Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday for remembering the servicemen and servicewomen who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery each year with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. Traditionally, the President or Vice President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown ...
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Drug and Alcohol Intervention, Medical Detox | Northern California Rehab Centers Chico, Sacramento, Yuba City, Redding | Why Addiction Intervention? At New Start Recovery Solutions drug and alcohol rehab centers in Chico, Sacramento, Yuba City and Redding - we work very closely with the family and their loved ones in drug and alcohol interventions. Most individuals who are considered for interventions are already heavily entrenched in their addictions. When addicted individuals ...
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Intensive Outpatient Program, Partial Hospitalization Program Silicon Valley Luxury Addiction Rehab Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center in Saratoga, CA Summit Estate Recovery Center, Cupertino Location, South Bay Outpatient Drug Rehab Programs 20640 3rd St #300, Saratoga, CA 95070 In Northern California, Summit Estate Recovery Center Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in Saratoga, California. Questions? Call Admissions at 877-367-9930. Tucked away in the foothills of the Santa Cruz ...
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"I Can Quit Any Time I Like" The Myth of Casual Drug Use Very few individuals start out using drugs intending to become a drug addict. Perhaps the user intends to try it just once. This may involve 'borrowing' a prescription Adderall from a friend to get through the work day after an all-nighter. Or maybe the drug use involves noticing prescription opioids in a relative's medicine cabinet - and ...
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Confidential, Effective, Serene Mountain Environment Above It All Rehab Center in Lake Arrowhead CA. Serving San Bernadino, Riverside, Temecula and the Los Angeles Area. Above It All Addiction Rehab Treatment Center Affordable Executive Rehab for Drug, Alcohol Los Angeles Area at Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Executive Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Opioid Rehab, Cocaine Rehab, Meth Rehab, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Customized Rehab, Family Program, EAP ...
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Above it All Rehab Lake Arrowhead CA Comprehensive Clinical Rehab for Opioid Abuse Above It All Addiction Rehab Treatment Center Affordable Executive Rehab for Drug, Alcohol Los Angeles Area at Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Drug and Alcohol Rehab, Executive Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Opioid Rehab, Cocaine Rehab, Meth Rehab, Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Customized Rehab, Family Program, EAP Programs. We accept most insurance. Located on scenic Lake Arrowhead ...
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Peaceful, Tranquil, Idyllic and Confidential Addiction Recovery The Above It All Treatment Center is located on the lake in beautiful Lake Arrowhead, California. The natural environment around the center is peaceful, tranquil and idyllic. It is the perfect environment for individuals to be inspired and focus on their health and well-being. The location is also secluded, ensuring that the privacy of clients is protected. The cottage-style housing helps clients feel ...
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Valley Recovery Center, Reno – Outpatient Rehab Day Rehab for Drug Addiction Valley Recovery Center, Reno Location, Outpatient Programs 10587 Double R Blvd Suite 104, Reno, NV 89521 Call Admissions at 877-367-9930 for questions and assistance. Valley Recovery Center Reno has Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in Reno, Nevada. Our Reno outpatient program has approval from the State Board of Nursing for our Impaired Professional ...
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Valley Recovery Center, East Bay - Outpatient Rehab Day Rehab for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Valley Recovery Center, East Bay Location, Outpatient Programs 150 North Widget Lane, Suite 116, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Call Admissions at 877-367-9930 for assistance. In Northern California, Valley Recovery Center East Bay has Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in the East Bay in Walnut Creek, California. Our clients in outpatient rehab ...
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Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center, Mesa AZ | Canyon Vista Recovery Center | Canyon Vista Recovery Center – Mesa AZ., Serving the Phoenix Area Call Admissions at 877-367-9930 for assistance. Residential Program, Dual Diagnosis, Trauma Treatment, Functional Alcoholic and Addict Rehab, Family Healing, Whole Person Treatment, Transitional Programs. We are located in the heart of historic Mesa, Arizona (Phoenix suburb) where we enjoy over 300 sunny days each ...
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What is Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Disorders)? Medical and clinical professionals have a term for people who have both a mental heath issue (such as PTSD, depression, trauma) and an addiction problem (substance use disorder, or SUD). The term is called Dual Diagnosis or Co-occurring Disorders. This means the individual has a combination of mental disorders (such as depression, anxiety, trauma, etc.) and addiction (to drugs or alcohol.) If you think ...
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Preventing Relapse, Staying Sober | It is important to remember: With a relapse prevention plan - you don’t have to relapse to work it. The main things we are trying to identify are high-risk situations and how to manage them. We all have “self-talk” in our head and it can lead to positive or negative thinking. In a relapse situation, the self-talk can be negative feelings and emotions. Negative self-talk ...
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Can Cognitive Enhancers Lead to Addiction? The Dark Side of Smart Drugs Nootropics (English pronunciation: noh-ə-TROP-iks), also known as smart drugs and cognitive enhancers, are drugs, supplements, and other substances that are believed to improve cognitive function. Particularly targeted are executive functions such as memory, creativity, or motivation. The use of cognition-enhancing drugs by healthy individuals - in the absence of a medical indication - is one of the most ...
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Prescription Drug Abuse Affects Young Adults. Young adults, age 18 to 25, are the biggest abusers of prescription (Rx) opioid pain relievers, ADHD stimulants, and anti-anxiety drugs. Young adults use prescription drugs for many reasons. Some young adults just want to get high. But others feel they need an edge to help them to excel - and believe prescription stimulants will aid study efforts and create success. However prescription drug abuse ...
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Redding Chamber of Commerce Greeters & Award Presentation | The Redding Veterans Resource Center (RVRC) hosted a special Chamber Greeters event on Wed. Feb. 21st. There was a donation of a $15,000 check by Pam and Mike Dahl, from the Nick Dahl Memorial Veterans Fund. The funds will be used by the Redding Veterans Resource Center to sponsor housing for local veterans. The event concluded with the unveiling of a ...
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Northern California and U.S. | Military Veteran Rehab Resources, See Resources Below | Abuse Child Abuse Hotline www.childhelpusa.org ~ 800-422-4453 Domestic Abuse Hotline www.thehotline.org ~ 800-799-7233 Alcohol Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org ~ 212-870-3400 AA Sacramento www.aasacramento.org ~ 916-454-1771 or 916-454-1100 AA Sacramento County www.simeetings.com/LA/SAC/SacCtyMtgs.html Mothers Against Drunk Drivers www.madd.org ~ 800-438-6233 National Drug and Alcohol Info Line www.samhsa.gov ~ 800-729-6686 National Funded Treatment ~ 800-662-4357 Drug Abuse Cocaine Anonymous www.ca.org ...
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Canyon Vista Recovery: Drug and Alcohol Rehab, near Phoenix AZ | Functional Alcoholic and Functional Addict Treatment | Call 877-367-9930 to speak with Canyon Vista Recovery. “Addiction experts estimate that between 75% and 90% of alcoholics are high-functioning. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism categorized alcoholics into 5 subtypes: only 9% are of the “chronic severe” subtype, fitting the stereotype of the low-bottom alcoholic.”   From Psychology Today, Characteristics ...
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Veteran Recovery Help for Alcohol and Dual Diagnosis Addiction | Valley Recovery Center, Admissions 877-367-9930 | Valley Recovery Center – Sacramento, Redding, Chico, Martinez Military Addiction Recovery Center, Detox, Residential Program, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Day Program, IOP, Transitional Living. Serving the Sacramento, Chico, Redding, Martinez area and surrounding areas. Valley Recovery Center is contracted with the Veterans Administration to treat military personnel for substance abuse disorder (SUD), ...
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Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis Treatment Needed High Suicide Rates Among Veterans Make an Appointment at Northern California VA for an Addiction Assessment. If you are a veteran located in northern California - click to scroll down to Veteran Resources One study of military personnel found that close to 30% of completed suicides were preceded by alcohol or drug use. And an estimated 20% of high-risk behavior deaths were attributed ...
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New Opioid Treatment Legislation Proposed Jan 2018. Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act of 2018 | The proposed legislation seeks to "amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for additional flexibility with respect to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, and for other purposes." The legislation was introduced in the Senate this week to expand access to treatment for opioid addiction. Senator and Dr. Rand Paul of Kentucky; with Senators Ed ...
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High Functioning Alcoholic Treatment Houston: Great Oaks Recovery Center - Recovery for Functional Alcoholics | Located southwest of Houston, Great Oaks Recovery Center provides alcohol detox, residential treatment and family recovery programs for functional alcoholics. Our beautiful 50 acre estate away from the noise, stress and hectic surroundings of home, work and city life provides Great Oaks Recovery Center clients with tranquillity and safety. The peaceful environment creates an ideal ...
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Alcoholics Leading a Double Life - Not as Thrilling as a Spy Movie Functional alcoholics are masters of deception. Friends, co-workers and extended family may see 'just an average person'. High functioning alcoholics live in denial and point to their career successes. But in private, the alcoholic behavior pattern is fully active. By any definition - functional alcoholics are true alcoholics. It is true that high functioning alcoholics do not ...
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Mindfulness in Addiction Recovery Sobriety with Focus and Less Cravings Mindfulness is a term we hear a lot about these days. What is it? Mindfulness is having the internal focus to be quietly aware of your own thoughts and impulses - without judgment or acting on the impulses. It is easy to understand how mindfulness can assist in relapse prevention and addiction recovery. Long-term addiction recovery is dependent on discarding ...
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Only 365 Days Available for Change - Let's Get Started! 2018 - A Year for Inner Transformation "You have to believe in yourself."  Sun Tzu A New Year always brings unlimited opportunities for change. However, because of the multitude of possibilities, many of us start out strong - and then become overwhelmed by all the options. Should I (somehow) lose weight? Become more fit? Change negative habits? Become a better ...
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Holiday Sobriety is Possible

1. Maintain a Strong Intent to Stay Sober.
2. Avoid people, places and things that bring memories of previous drinking or drugging.
3. Maintain emotional balance; mindfulness is very helpful.
4. Whenever possible, limit exposure to stressful or triggering situations.
5. Have fun - sober! Find happiness in your life.

Maintain a Strong Intent to Stay Sober The pace of modern life is often frantic. Details can get lost ...
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Wishing You All the Best this Holiday Season! Joyful Christmas and Holiday Season New Start Recovery Solutions wishes you a sober and happy holiday season 2017! We hope that you have a New Start in the New Year and are ready to begin new ventures. Your Life Awaits - Happy New Year! New Start Recovery Solutions | Inspiring Excellence, Promoting Change. Call 877-367-9930 Need Help with Substance Abuse? Alcohol and Drug ...
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Houston, TX Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center Great Oaks Recovery Center Has Openings Questions? Contact David Burke at New Start Recovery Solutions for details and more information on the Great Oaks Recovery Center rehab program that will fit your needs and works best for you. Call David Burke at 877-367-9930 for Admission and details. Great Oaks Recovery Center is located on 50 acres of a pure Texas landscape; only 45 ...
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Our Party Charities Received Donations And a Good Time Was Had By All! Thanks for Your Participation! Reviewing 'Kickin Off the Holidays' Event Activities

• Our activities included networking, dinner, raffle, an oil painting auction and a silent auction.
• Guest speaker Steve Redmond from Code 4 Northwest was the opening speaker.
• We welcomed special guest speakers Clint Malarchuk, retired NHL player; and his wife Joanie.
• A one of a kind ...
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Lafayette, LA Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center Victory Addiction Recovery Center Has Openings NOW Questions? Contact David Burke at New Start Recovery Solutions for details and more information on the Victory Addiction Center rehab program that will fit your needs and works best for you. Call David Burke at 877-367-9930 for Admission and other details. Victory Addiction Recovery Center InPatient and OutPatient Options:

• Insurance in-network with almost all commercial plans.
• Detox ...
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Original Oil Painting of Clint Malarchuk by Kristina Letson Where: Kickin’ Off the Holidays Party, Charity Auction When: Dec 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST  | RSVP Here | We are excited to kick off the holiday season with a fun spirited Christmas party for all our friends and colleagues to meet and network together on Dec 1 in San Jose! Event Sponsors: Summit Behavioral Healthcare, Support Systems ...
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Former Hockey Pro Helping Others with PTSD and Depression Clint Malarchuk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1981 and 1992. Malarchuk is best known for having survived a life-threatening injury during a 1989 NHL game when a skate blade sliced his carotid artery and jugular vein, causing immediate massive blood loss. From Wikipedia Clint was back on the ice ...
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Free Crisis Line and Referral Service for All NW First Responders Steve Redmond is one of the founding members and volunteers at Code 4 Northwest. He is currently serves on the Board of Directors as President of Code 4 Northwest. Code 4 Northwest is an RCW 43.101.425. protected free crisis line and referral service for all Washington state first responders, EMS, corrections, family members, and civilian support staff. Why Crisis Support for ...
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Why Support and Addiction Treatment for First Responders? First responders are first on the scene of disasters and emergency situations. The general public sees first responders as a kind of Super Hero. And they are: but even super heroes need support to continue their mission. As most everyone is aware, the physical demands in being a first responder can be enormous. Being a first responder to emergency situations also has ...
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Thanks to All Who Have Served! National Veterans and Military Families Month – November 2017 For 98 years, Americans have remembered those who served our country in uniform on 11 November – first as Armistice Day, and then, since 1954 as Veterans Day. In this 99th year of commemoration, the Department of Veterans Affairs is broadening that tradition of observance and appreciation to include both Veterans and Military Families for ...
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Addiction Harm to Family As you read in Alcohol and Drug Addiction Affects Entire Family Part 1, alcohol and drug addiction affects entire families, not just the addicted person. The effects of a substance use disorder (SUD) are felt by the whole family. According to NCBI (The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families and Children: From Theory to Practice), the family remains the primary source of attachment, nurturing, and ...
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Addiction Harm Not Isolated to the Addict | Alcohol and drug addiction can destroy all areas of a person’s life. The destruction also seriously impacts the lives of family and loved ones. Addiction can create long-lasting damage to family dynamics if not addressed quickly. A person who is addicted to drugs will not stop to think about or reflect on their actions. The addicted person will not think about choices ...
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There is No Safe 'Extra' Amount of Prescription Painkillers | Have you ever taken an extra dose of a painkiller to help with your aches and pains? Maybe you’ve taken another person’s prescribed antidepressant to help with anxiety, or a sedative for sleep? Did you ever drink alcohol with a drug you weren’t supposed to? Prescription Drug Misuse is Quickly a Slippery Slope Prescription drug misuse and abuse is a ...
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What is Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Disorder)? If you think you may be suffering from addiction, as well as PTSD, depression, trauma or other mental health issue (dual diagnosis) - please know that seeking help is the first step to addiction recovery and regaining control of your life. We have very successful dual diagnosis addiction rehab programs in our Northern California location serving the Sacramento area. Valley Recovery Center treats drug ...
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Checking into Rehab, Part 2 The decision to check into drug or alcohol rehab is not an easy one to make. Many people do not even realize they have a problem until it is too late. If winding up in the hospital or in jail after a night of reckless behavior is not your ideal scenario, than you should never let it get to that point. New Start Recovery Solutions ...
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Checking into Rehab Something happened to tell you that your drug and alcohol problem has gotten bad. You’re starting to realize that your problem has gone from bad to worse with no sign of stopping or slowing down in sight. Do you check into drug and alcohol rehab in Sacramento now? Or do you wait to find out if you can handle the problem on your own? Every year, millions ...
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How Alcohol & Drug Addiction Affects an Entire Family Part 2 As you have read, alcohol and drug addiction affects entire families, not just the addicted person. An addicted person can cause financial strain on his or herself as well as family and loved ones. When the well runs dry funding the habit, an addict will reach out to family first for money. Unbeknownst to the family initially, the money ...
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How Alcohol and Drug Addiction Affects an Entire Family Part 1 Alcohol and drug addiction can destroy all areas of a person’s life. The destruction also seriously impacts the lives of family and loved ones. Addiction can create long-lasting damage to family dynamics if not addressed quickly. A person who is addicted to drugs will not stop to think about or reflect on their actions. The addicted person will not ...
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When to Have an Addiction Intervention Are you concerned with the health of a friend or loved one? Have drugs or alcohol taken over their life? If these questions resonate with you, then it may very well be time for an intervention. But when should you have an intervention? Is there a right time? Preparation is needed for a proper intervention, and if you are asking yourself these kinds of ...
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