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International Drug Policy Reform Conference, 11/12/09, Albuquerque, NM – link provided by JJ Moates
DJ AM’s “Gone Too Far” Addiction Series to Air on MTV.
WOW! DJ AM knew all too well about the daily struggle of drug addiction. The late celebrity spinner (born Adam Goldstein), who died of an accidental drug overdose in August at age 36, spent his last few months filming an MTV series called “Gone Too Far,” in which he spoke candidly about his own addiction, his 11 years of sobriety, and his desire to help other young addicts overcome their demons. Also check out MTV’s drug resource link. Submitted by Mary Slivinski
For the parents of teenagers and young adults lost in the world of addiction. For parents lost in their own relentless search for answers. Archived in the “Blogs and Resources” category drop-down menu:
Top 100 Blogs on Recovery • Oxycontin & Opiate Addiction • The Needle and the Damage Done, Thoughts from the mother of a heroin addict • Mom vs Heroin
One–Day Event September 19, 2009 Celebrating Recovery in Arizona – Free
The Art of Recovery – is a FREE to the public, one-day Phoenix event offering educational workshops, resources and solutions. It is part of the celebration of National Recovery Month. It is important to reach out to the families and loved ones of people seeking recovery – Many often have. Alcohol and drug problems are pervasive in every community, affecting everyone either directly or indirectly. Did you know?
• Over 200,000,000 people in the US are directly affected by addiction.
• 90% have no idea of what to do about it.
• More than 23,000,000 are addicts-alcoholics.
• In 2005 fewer than 4,000,000 addicts-alcoholics received treatment!
• The gap is 19,000,000 people who need treatment and can’t get help.
Read more about the expo @ http://www.artofrecoveryexpo.com/abouttheexpo.html
Here’s some breaking news on Mexico’s answer to the massive violence perpetrated upon its people by the drug cartel and the drug war. This article, Mexico Decriminalizes Small-Scale Drug Possession, announces an unprecedented move in decriminalization. Another article, Mexico’s New Drug Law Worries U.S., underscores worry by U.S. authorities. See also Blog of Freedom which was dadonfire’s source for this information as published on August 21st, 2009.
A link submitted by Mary Ann to contact U.S Senate by email supporting recovery. Check it out here and also in the side bar.
Right on Pastor Mike! Fitchburg, MA area – Pastor Mike offers counseling and Recovery Groups Tuesday evenings at home groups and is affiliated with the Crossroads Community Church, 839 Ashby State Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420, Tel. 978-342-8637 – www.thecrossroadscommunity.com is the website and email is crossroads08@verizon.net. This is for people of this area seeking help for their addictions. Crossroads Community Church is a Christian community church. Connecting with Crossroads may be a positive option for those with addictions and struggling in their lives, to connect with others who have been successful with overcoming addiction.
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