Walk for Recovery aims to change the face of addiction
Four years ago Walk for Recovery began as a fund raiser for the Gilead House and as a way to raise awareness to addiction and encourage people to seek help or support. Harris is … Special gifts will be given to those raising in excess of $ 100. In …
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There are many support groups that can help you
CADUCEUS: Abingdon, Va., Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Addiction Recovery Resources for Professionals; Dr. Lewis Weber & Associates, 540-815-4214 for directions. CANCER: For anyone whose life has been ….. 8000651-6000 or www.weightwatchers.com. WELCOME HOME …
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Ashley Cleveland shares struggles, triumphs in new memoir
The uninitiated can get a taste of her gifts by watching a YouTube video of Cleveland delivering the Rolling Stones' “Gimme Shelter,” from a 1997 TV show. … “But that is the nature of addiction.” Cleveland's mother is also in recovery, and Cleveland …
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Reality TV Star Discusses Addiction Recovery
TUESDAY, Sept. 10 (HealthDay News) — At first glance, the story of Michael Paul Sorrentino is a classic rags-to-riches tale: A fitness store employee and model is struck by Hollywood lightning in his mid-20s, transforming him from a virtual unknown to …
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Fremont County Bulletin Board
6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 240-0193 or 784-9999 …
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CD Professional 1 or 2
Overview: A decision to join the Hazelden Foundation is a decision to join a team of talented and committed employees who have promised patients the best opportunity for lifelong recovery. Dignity and respect is a requirement for Hazelden patients as …
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Sterling Area League of Women Voters hear about new meth addiction recovery …
Colleen Dowell (right) and Toni Harms (second from right) talked to the Sterling Area League of Women Voters, Sunday, about a new meth addiction recovery program, Clean Slate, that's being started by the Bridge to Recovery group. (Callie …
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Local organizations celebrate recovery from addiction in September
There are a lot of people who change their lives and get back on track, said Joe Hooker, a Tippecanoe County probation officer and a board member at the Service Unity Recovery Fellowship (SURF) Center. But most of the community only sees the bad news, …
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His recovery began at age 46; now 71, Ian Knowles heads R.I. agency dealing …
Knowles, who refers to himself as someone in “long-term recovery,” recounted his journey during an interview this week with The Providence Journal. “The general public does not believe that people with addiction can recover from addiction and become …
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De La Hoya to miss Mayweather fight because of rehab
De La Hoya, who has battled alcohol and drug addiction in the past, has checked himself into a treatment center. In a statement, De La Hoya said, "Canelo Alvarez and I have big fights coming up this weekend. His is in the ring and mine in treatment. I …
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"Victory" for Football Fans Recovering from Addiction
The Victory Addiction Recovery Center isn't just sticking to Saints games. Next week, the center will also have a tailgating spot at the UL football game for those in recovery wanting the tailgate experience. Contact the Victory Addiction Recovery …
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Illinois Gaming Board to consider 24-hour Casinos
Some of those people end up at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery. Coleen Moore works there and said greater accessibility is bad for compulsive gamblers. "Now with the video gaming terminals, the accessibility of that, we've certainly seen …
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Hospital Opens First Internet Addiction Treatment Center in US
Internet addiction is a real thing, in case you were skeptical. The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery describes it as an impulse control disorder, similar to pathological gambling. Internet addiction can consist of a serious preoccupation with …
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Smart recovery — Group is alternative to 12-step programs
Addiction recovery support group organizer Meribeth Hauenstein meets with 18-month sober Tom Williams during a weekly meeting held every Monday at 6:30 p.m. with members of the group in the Juniper room of Memorial Medical Center Annex. « 1; 2; 3; ».
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Group gives recovering addicts a CHANCE
Group gives recovering addicts a CHANCE »Play Video “I was new in recovery, I just got my daughter back, and I didn't have a job," Ashley Adams said. "If it weren't for CHANCE, I would not have gotten my GED. There would have been too many obstacles.".
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