Don Sutton of www.saynotometh.com needs a grant writer for his 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. His program is an Educational Drug Awareness Program that produces drug awareness videos and hand outs for schools. If interested the contact info is Don@SayNOtoMeth.com
Depression is a whole body illness. It involves the whole body, it JUST ISNT IN YOUR HEAD! Did you know that the majority of serotonin is produced in your “gut”?
Do I use alcohol or other drugs? Does my drug or alcohol use result in a pattern of negative consequences in significant areas of my life (legally, relationships, medically or physically, employment or academics), and do I continue to use anyway.
Introduction: Now that you’re in treatment for substance abuse, you may begin to have many different feelings. At times, these feelings may be painful, and you may have a hard time understanding or coping with them.
“One must heal their own wounds before they can truly help another.” Anonymous Physician
We are looking for people to participate in a study sponsored by the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH.
The study will create a DNA collection from over 2,000 people to permit scientists to search for OCD-related genes. Indentifying genes that contribute to OCD may lead to the development of better treatments for OCD. (more…)
itunes has approved our podcast feed and it is now up and running. Click on the itunes icon and subscribe. You can have all updates from the site sent directly to your ipod and listen anytime you like, absolutely free.
We would also like to remind you to visit the forum section and join in on one of the discussions. It’s a great way to find support and meet new friends in recovery.
My good friend Mark L., a stand up recovery comedian, talks a lot about how we think,…”first thought wrong”. He makes a clear distinction of a normal person’s thinking , and the rest of us. It is not that normal people are better, it just means “most”. Most people don’t think like us that are recovering from addiction. How I identify with others a lot of times, is how I have similar thoughts of life. What follows is a great example of how we think. Can anyone identify?
Online Recovery Support is looking for writers interested in having their material published on our site. The material needs to pertain specifically to recovery but can be from any perspective. The articles will be posted on the front page of Online Recovery Support or in one of the categories, and full credit will be given to the author if they wish. It is a great opportunity for therapists to promote their work, talk about what they are doing in their practice, or share new research they think may be helpful to the recovering community. We would love to hear from NAMI members and recovering individuals who have a story to tell. If interested, please contact us at etohtx@aol.com
This is where you can share the lives of friends and loved ones who have passed. http://www.my.calendars.net/loving_memory
Let us not Forget!!!
I know that there are many folks who keep their individual memories of children, parents, family, friends, business associates, hero’s and idols who have passed from this earth. Each has a story of how that person affected and inspired their life. I personally have known many in my years who have passed from active addiction. But I have also known many who have passed on clean. This memorial here is not specific to those who may or may not have been connected to recovery. Many have passed because of someone else’s poor choices in life. It is important to me to leave this open to anyone who has a story to tell. I want to honor their stories of life and death with my own commitment to staying clean. I hope you share with us someone who was special in your life. If you have a memorial page you want to share, please give me the URL and I will place it in the calendar. Thank You…..
Love and Respect, Bruce M.
Suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. In 2004, it was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 32,439 deaths.1 The overall rate was 10.9 suicide deaths per 100,000 people.1 An estimated eight to 25 attempted suicides occur per every suicide death.2
Suicidal behavior is complex. Some risk factors vary with age, gender, or ethnic group and may occur in combination or change over time.
If you are in a crisis and need help right away:
Call this toll-free number, available 24 hours a day, every day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a service available to anyone. You may call for yourself or for someone you care about. All calls are confidential. (more…)
This is a good friend in recovery.. who has a powerful story. Hope you all enjoy!!!
www.lostdreamsawaken.org/
Many Thanks to Richard J.
If you have a story about your recovery that could give someone else hope and support or if you are struggling and need help yourself, we encourage you to share with us. If you are a professional and want to tell us about your services or a writer that would like to submit an article, we would love to hear from you also. Shoot us an email!! etohtx@aol.com
“Authentic spirituality awakens the soul, reconnects us with the sacred, and fills us with the passion of life. Spiritual development is not about religious rituals and practices; it is about waking up to the wonder of life.” David N. Elkins
Dependence on alcohol and drugs is our most serious national public health problem. It is prevalent among rich and poor, in all regions of the country, and all ethnic and social groups.
Millions of Americans misuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs. Most of them have families who suffer the consequences, often serious, of living with this illness. If there is alcohol or drug dependence in your family, remember you are not alone.
find and share recovery images at anonymousspace.com
SHOW THAT IT WORKS!!!
Click the calendar link and sign in your Name, # of Years, and Location:
http://www.my.calendars.net/brucem
If you can’t figure it out email the info and I’ll plug you in: mineau01@msn.com
Written by Judy MacKenzie
The journey that leads to the road of Alcoholic and Addiction Recovery is often filled with detours and side trips for the person taking that journey. Along the road families and loved ones are often discarded and left behind. For those of us who have chosen to continue on the trip it is often a very bumpy and uncomfortable ride. A ride that changes life as you have known it - a ride that can take you to amazing places if you allow yourself to go. (more…)
