Writers In Treatment

I love seeing amazing things happening for those in and needing recovery. Writers In Treatment is a great example.

"HOW W.I.T. WORKS
Who can apply?

Adults over 18 who derive approximately 25% or more of their income from writing.

Candidates can be single or married, with or without health insurance. Applicants must commit to residential or outpatient treatment and agree to participate in a relapse prevention program such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous , etc.

Writers must provide a written statement up to 750 words describing their addiction, its consequences and any previous or current treatment history.

Applications for scolarships are available upon request. Please call 818-762-0461. Applications are reviewed weekly by a committee of experienced mental health and substance abuse professionals.

W.I.T. also offers referral and intervention service. Our trained staff will evaluate the situation, suggest crisis intervention and offer referrals to local and national organizations.

Writers In Treatment is an independent California Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation started by writers and substance abuse counselors in 2008. Our program is funded by individual contributions, grants and fundraising events and projects."

VISIT http://www.writersintreatment.org to learn more.

Don’t Let the Bastards Grind You Down

Are you ready to get that monkey off your back?

If you have a substance abuse problem (or think that you might), you are definitely in the right place and by taking a look at this website and other recovery resources you are taking a step in the right direction. There are plenty of tools for the recovering alcoholic and addict to use - if we'd only pick them up and use them! This new book is one of those tools.

Obviously, there are a lot of books about recovery from addiction and substance abuse and some of them are easier to read than others. The aim of this one was to write something that could be easily understood by any alcoholic or addict who is brand new to sobriety or trying to get clean and sober again. It's about the basics; what to expect and look out for during very early recovery.

Drawing on my own experience and that of others in recovery, this book highlights fifty things that all of us should know once we've decided to fight our addiction. Some of the topics included are:

* The First 30 Days - What to expect and how to get through it.
* Things to Avoid - Protecting your recovery and coping with stress.
* Dry Drunk - How not to be one.
* Relapse –Developing a prevention plan and what to do if it happens
* Spouses & Partners - How to include them and rebuild relationships.
* Children - It's never too late to be a good parent or role model.
* Dating in Early Recovery - The not so good, the bad and the ugly.
* Twelve Step Programs - How they work and what you should know.
* Isolating - Why we do it and why we shouldn't.
* Substituting and Fixing - Things we substitute for our addiction.

(Click here to read the chapter, 'About This Book)

INSPIRATIONS Teen Drug Rehab

TEENS STAGES OF ADDICTION
A. Pre Stage - Teen Experiments how drugs/alcohol works for them. Learning Process

B. Early Stage - Teen uses drugs/alcohol to get pleasure/high.
It's all just fun
1. Few consequences from the beginning use of drugs/alcohol.
2. Ability to control use of drugs/alcohol in most cases.
3. Drug of use/alcohol increases: start using more.

C. Middle Stage - Teen starts using to get relief from pain.
Change in Dealing with Life and Others
1. drugs/alcohol becomes a problem/source of pain.
2. Loss control over amount used of drugs/alcohol; using more and more.
3. Extreme discomfort when not using
4. Depression, emotional numbness, mental preoccupation

D. Late Stage - Teen is now using to obliterate consciousness.
Physical and Mental Breakdown
1. Severe psychological/physical consequences.
2. Dissociation from self/reality, many blackouts.
3. Suicide, insanity, accidental death, physical sickness, prison.


Inspirations for Youth and Families aka Inspirations Teen Rehab, is a nationally recognized, licensed residential treatment center, for teens ages 14 to 18 and their families, who are struggling with the chaos of teen behaviors combined with drug or alcohol use, abuse, or addiction. At Inspirations Teen Rehab we understand your concern for your teenager and the changing behaviors causing heartbreak and fear for your teen’s safety and future.

LEARN MORE visit the Inspirations website
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com/index.asp

The Higher Power Hour

The Higher Power Hour™ is a locally owned, Spiritually based, Recovery & Music Program, featuring the testimony of people who have reclaimed their lives from Alcoholism & Substance Abuse. Our purpose is to create an open-door platform for anyone to better understand and participate in Recovery through their own Spiritual Belief, Music & God Consciousness.

Read more... http://www.higherpowerhour.com/about-us

Visit The Power Hour website to find information about music, events, and to shop the HPH store/

http://www.higherpowerhour.com

SoberMoms ~ The Great Book Club

For all the SoberMoms out there please come join our community at

http://sobermoms.ning.com/ !

We are starting a new read for fall in our group

The Great Book Club

Addicted Like Me: A Mother-Daughter Story of Substance Abuse and Recovery

http://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Like-Me-Mother-Daughter-Substance/dp...

"In telling their shared story from two perspectives, the authors illuminate how recovery can save a family. This is a gripping story that also offers hope and help to families and individuals suffering from addiction."

Ken Seeley, BRI II, RASi

A&E Interventionist

Founder, Intervention911.com

We are fortunate enough to have mother and daughter here as members at SoberMoms.