alcohol recovery

What's Happening Today: Friday, October 11

...  happening today: Friday, October 11 Intensive Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Recovery: 5-6:30 p.m. Low cost, no cost. Free to Medi-Cal patients; insurance accepted. 891-5571. Weekly. Narcotics Anonymous: Palermo Group of NA. 5 p.m. 7695 Melvina Ave (Christian Faith Center).1-877-669-1669. Read more on Mercury-Register Twin Town Treatment Centers of Southern California to Be Honored During … LOS ALAMITOS, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 8, 2013) – Key representatives from Twin Town Treatment Centers, Inc., a successful six-location outpatient drug ...

Capital Power and EPCOR Announce the Closing of $201.6 Million Secondary

...  Power and EPCOR announce the closing of 1.6 Million Secondary … EPCOR's wholly-owned subsidiaries build, own and operate electrical transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure in Canada and the United States. The company's subsidiaries also provide … Read more on Canada NewsWire (press release) House bill would regulate drug and alcohol recovery houses He explained the difference between a licensed residential substance abuse treatment facility, such as his organization, and an unlicensed, yet still legal recovery home that is the focus of the proposed bill. “As a referring provider, I want to be … Read more on phillyBurbs.com Read ...

How Is It Possible to Absolutely Categorize Alcoholim as a Disease and Not an Illness?

Question by denveryay: How is it possible to absolutely categorize Alcoholim as a disease and not an illness? “Disease” is a very loosely defined term in many respects. There are multiple disorders, infenctions, and symptoms that can be typical of a definable disease. Also, a disease must have specific and constant cause(s), which in the case of Alcoholism is the CHOICE to drink ethyl-alcohol. The cause of the “disease” is the recurring and disregarding CHOICE to drink. A choice, however pathological or illogical, doesn’t seem to be appropriate as a cause or a condition of any disease. Despite the negative psychological, physiological, and other results of long-term alcohol abuse, it seems that it shouldn’t be classified as anything more than a treatable mental disorder. Read more... ...

Addiction, Mental Illness Recovery Stories, Options Shared at Huntingtown Forum

Addiction, mental illness recovery stories, options shared at Huntingtown forum After obtaining a job with the Department of Defense, in which he “traveled all around the world” as a “functioning alcoholic and addict,” he settled back in Calvert County, where he met his now ex-wife. After the two married, Foley said he “only drank … Read more on So Md News Robeson Health Care Corporate The position will assist the client in obtaining resources through the substance abuse treatment and case management program. The position will also serve as a team member for the … profession of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling. Candidates must … Read more on Greenville Daily Reflector Read more... ...

National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month

National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month SCAN Coordinator Veronica Jimenez spoke to us about the effort to fight addiction in our community, saying, “We had different agencies that came together to help create awareness within our community on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. Also, we'd … Read more on KGNS More than 100 celebrate recovery from drug and alcohol problems MORE than 100 people came together in Bury for a special event to celebrate their successful recovery from drug or alcohol problems. The “Recovery Fair”, at the Humphrey House building in Angouleme Way,' was opened by Police and Crime Commissioner … Read more on Bury Times Read more... ...

Coalition Applies for Funding to Support Rice County Drug Court

...  applies for funding to support Rice County drug court Incarceration has had little impact in reducing addictions and promoting recovery. Eighty percent of offenders abuse drugs or alcohol; nearly 50 percent of inmates are clinically addicted; and, approximately 60 percent of individuals arrested for most … Read more on Southernminn.com Free Alcoholism Newsletter! Sign Up A key factor in any alcohol recovery program is this: first, alcoholics have to admit that they have a drinking problem and then they have to find a treatment program they can buy into and one that works for them. In short, one size does not fit all … Read more on About – News & Issues Read ...

Lighthouse Festival Invites Community to Enjoy Free Food, Music, Kids' Games

Lighthouse Festival invites community to enjoy free food, music, kids' games The Lighthouse Mission helps men overcome drug and alcohol addiction in a Christian home environment and ministers to the whole person by providing physical, emotional and spiritual resources, Hall explained. “The men experience that making God real in … Read more on Lake Expo REDLANDS: First Lutheran to return to post-summer schedule 15, with two worship services sandwiched around its Christian education hour for children and adults. The two worship services offer a choice of worship settings. 8:30 a.m. ….. In many cases, the operations are necessary for proper health and … Read more on Press-Enterprise Read more... ...