Ottawa County drug court launches peer-led recovery support groups
It's a different kind of support group for those struggling with drug addiction, one that is far more conversational and peer-oriented. “Our groups add to the array of recovery services available to people in Ottawa County,” said Priscilla Shafor, one … Read more on HollandSentinel.com

The Gospel, Breaking Sinful Patterns, and Addiction
I'm a big believer in recovery from addiction. I've seen the power of recovery among friends and family. Yet, I'm also a Christian, and an evangelical one, passionate about the gospel. So, as we talk about recovery and higher powers, I'm convinced that … Read more on ChristianityToday.com

King of Prussia-based Recovery Centers of America to open Paoli site
With the idea for a chain of treatment centers hitting him during the recession, O'Neill realized the time was right to realize his dream of shaking up the framework of the addiction recovery world, by “fundamentally changing the availability, quality … Read more on The Times Herald

Amid drug epidemic, Cruz offers family stories but few solutions
He told of how he watched her go through the ups and downs of addiction and temporary recovery. “Then a few years ago, Miriam died of an overdose. Joey, her son, found her in her bed. The coroner ruled it accidental. We'll never know,” he said. “These … Read more on MSNBC

Barry A. Hazle Jr., Atheist, Wins Nearly Million In Settlement Over Faith …
Barry A. Hazle Jr., 46, served time for a conviction of methamphetamine possession in 2007. As a condition of his parole, he was enrolled in a drug treatment program where participants were required to acknowledge a "higher power," according to the … Read more on Huffington Post

Rehab was right decision for Abraham
League sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that between the time of Abraham's DUI arrest and his return to the Cardinals, Abraham spent some time in a rehab facility. Abraham has a problem with alcohol, and he's getting help. And that's why Cardinals … Read more on ESPN (blog)

The Rise of Beefcake Yoga
Diamond Dallas Page, a former W.W.E. wrestler, leading a yoga session in his home outside Atlanta. Credit Amy Lombard for The New … His use of pills, alcohol and cocaine, once recreational, turned into feverish addictions. He became depressed. He and … Read more on New York Times

Tiny babies have big dreams at a NICU unit in Atlanta
… Question Of The Day: Tuesday · Snowbirds and their money return to South Florida · Gun range that sells alcohol opens for business · One man dead after overnight shooting in Boyton Beach · Former Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard investigated for … Read more on WPEC

Atheist jailed for denying 'higher power' in Calif. drug rehab gets M
An atheist in Northern California has been awarded nearly $ 2 million in a settlement with the state and a nonprofit drug rehab organization for violating his religious liberty by sending him to jail for refusing to submit to a “higher power” as part of … Read more on Al Jazeera America

California inmates line up for release under Prop. 47
By converting all simple drug possession crimes to misdemeanors, some drug rehab programs—especially Drug Courts which set aside felony convictions following successful rehab, will likely shutdown. "I expect to see an increase in property crimes … Read more on The Willits News

NEWS FROM ACROSS CALIFORNIA
REHAB CENTER SUED IN FATAL DRUNK DRIVING CASE: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of a man struck by a drunk driver who drove with the dying victim on her windshield is suing the Southern California drug rehab center where she worked. The Los … Read more on Manteca Bulletin

Question by Jack: Is AA a destructive cult?

Best answer:

Answer by bettyboop
Kidding–right?

AA is a ‘spiritual’ program. It’s how you look at YOUR Higher Power. The name God is not mentioned unless the AA member talking, DOES believe in God. AA members talk– and that’s all–and BELIEVE ME! You can find out why you do or did some of the things you do, from talking and listening to others.

In MY instance, I went to Al-Anon, which is friends and family of alchoholics. It teaches you that YOU are not the reason for the alchoholic’s problem. It comes also, from talking and listening. It was one the best things I ever did to get back my self esteem.
My dad and my ‘ex’ were both drinkers.

AA is NOT a cult. It is one of the best things you can do for yourself AND your friends and family.

VERY eye-opening! I recommend those twelve steps tremendously!

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Littlest victims of a Florida drug binge
Evan's mother, Abbey Jaros, told an investigator she could not stop her drug abuse without a treatment program. And though referrals were made, Jaros had not received any drug treatment before her son died, a report said. She also had refused help from … Read more on Bradenton Herald

Moving Up: Carol Fiddis, chief operating officer, Drug Abuse Treatment Association
Since 1980, the organization has been providing programs for children, adolescents and their families experiencing problems with substance abuse,juvenile delinquency or both. The organization runs adolescent treatment facilities in West Palm Beach and … Read more on Palm Beach Post

The Clearing Offers Addiction Treatment Guarantee
Newly launched innovative residential treatment center now guarantees results for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health treatment. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Email a friend … Given the overall dismal … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Agency to receive funds for substance abuse programs
In addition, however, the division requested $ 3,615,000 to bolster existing programs by adding two more assertive community treatment teams in the state, an additional recovery resource center in New Castle County that moves away from expensive … Read more on newszap.com

Question by Buybull Thumper: Are there any nonreligious alcohol and substance abuse meetings?
available like AA or NA just without the whole having to give yourself up to a higher power thing?

Best answer:

Answer by JDH
I think there is a “Moderate Drinkers Anonymous” or something similar. I’ll get back to you in 2 secs.

Check out “moderation.org”

:-))

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Question by Sunshine: Does anyone know about “Rational Recovery?” Has it worked for anyone you know?

Best answer:

Answer by NothingToLose
If you are referring to the program created by Jack Trimpey, which refers to AVRT or the “addictive voice”, then yes I know about it and it works. I highly recommend it.

I am a spiritual person, I believe in God and the “higher power” BUT when it comes to addiction, it is terribly important to understand that our brains and minds function on so many complicated levels – if you stop to think about what an addiction is (to drugs, pills, alcohol, nicotine), then the process described by the Rational Recovery method makes perfect sense.

It’s easy to read all of the negative “press” that this guy has received and believe it, but the bottom line is – do you (or whoever the addicted person is) want to continue to give up all control over your life?

It is not for the faint-hearted or weak willed – if you embark on this process, YOU will be accountable to YOURSELF – for some people that is the scariest part of the process.

Hope that answers your question. It works, but YOU HAVE TO WORK TOO. Just like anything else.

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Reaction to ABC Elizabeth Vargas' confession about alcohol addiction
While most clients are usually referred to the Women's Recovery Center, Chichester said they're there for any woman seeking help with any type of addiction adding, it's even more important for women to do so because with alcohol addiction, there are … Read more on NewsNet5.com

'What Addicts Know': Realizations from recovery that can help us all
Video: Christopher Kennedy Lawford, son of Patricia Kennedy and a nephew of President John F. Kennedy, now 27 years sober after battling drugs and alcohol in his youth, visits TODAY to talk about his new book, “What Addicts Know: Ten Lessons From … Read more on Today.com