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Archive for September, 2009

The Moment of Change: Intervention Approaches for Professionals

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Moment of ChangeThe next dual diagnosis conference, The Moment of Change, will address intervention and addiction issues.

The next dual diagnosis conference will focus on the hot topic of intervention. Join us at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida from Sept. 28-30 for “The Moment of Change: Intervention Approaches for Professionals,” hosted by Foundations Recovery Network and Southworth Associates.

With nearly 50 expert speakers and dozens of exhibitors, there will be something for everyone. Issues to be covered in detail include intervention, disease concepts, family participation and practical business considerations. In addition to acquiring in-depth information about the process of intervention for addiction and mental illness, conference participants have the opportunity to receive up to 18 hours of continuing education credits.
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September Is Recovery Month

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Recovery MonthRecovery Month shines a light on addiction and substance use issues.

September 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, also known simply as “Recovery Month.” This year’s theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal,” and emphasizes the need to use all available resources, both in our communities and on the Internet, to educate people and their families about substance use disorders. Together as communities, we can better help those struggling with substance use disorders embark on a successful journey of sustained recovery.
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Deadly Drug Rehab

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Ciudad JuarezRival factions of Mexican’s warring drug cartel are suspected in the latest round of drug-related violence – this time at a drug rehab facility in Mexico.

The Mexican drug cartel is notorious on both sides of the U.S. border, earning a well-deserved reputation for ruthlessness, but a recent killing at a drug rehab facility shows that even rehab isn’t a safe place to hide for those involved in drug trafficking. Gunmen shot and killed 17 patients and wounded two others last week, according to a report by CNN.
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PTSD Ups Addiction Risk

Friday, September 4th, 2009

SoldierThose suffering from post-traumatic stress are two-to-three times more likely to becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs, a new study shows.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a response to a variety of traumatic events, according to the National Center for PTSD. Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, survivors of natural disasters, auto accidents, acts of terrorism and victims of sexual abuse or other crimes are all at risk. A new study confirms that PTSD sufferers are also at greater risk for addiction. The study reported by the Navy Times showed that smoking rates among people with PTSD is nearly double that of the general population, as is the rate of alcohol abuse and dependence. The drug addiction and dependence rate is almost three times that of the general adult population.
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DJ Dies While Helping Others

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

DJ AMDJ AM had been working on an MTV reality show that helped others struggling with addiction when he was found dead of a suspected overdose.

It may be weeks before toxicology reports confirm just what killed celebrity disc jockey DJ AM (aka Adam Goldstein). He was discovered dead in his Manhattan apartment on Aug. 28, 2009 after missing a plane to Las Vegas, where he had a standing Friday night gig to spin records at The Palms’ Rain nightclub.

Multiple news outlets reported that after the NYPD broke down the door to Goldstein’s SoHo area apartment, they found him dead, with drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine and prescription drugs nearby. Initial reports suggest his tragic death was an accidental overdose.
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