LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
December 06, 2021

Writers In Treatment, an organization dedicated to reducing the stigma of substance abuse and mental illness by showcasing the talents and contributions of authors and artists, will honor a pair of inspiring media personalities at the 11th Annual Experience, Strength & Hope Awards Gratitude Dinner, December 15 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

This year’s award recipients are sports super-agent Leigh Steinberg – the inspiration for Tom Cruise’s character in the Oscar-winning film Jerry Maguire – and Courtney Friel, a popular news anchor with KTLA-TV in Los Angeles. Hosting the event is six-time Emmy nominee Ed Begley Jr.

The Experience Strength & Hope Awards recognizes the honest, courageous memoir writing of its recipients’ journeys from addiction to recovery. Ms. Friel is the author of 2019’s Tonight at 10: Kicking Booze & Breaking News, which chronicles the dual life of an alcoholic on-air journalist. Mr. Steinberg has been forthright about his struggles and subsequent recovery in his 2015 memoir, The Agent.

Headlined by comedian and radio personality Alonzo Bodden, the dinner includes a full lineup of entertainment, including a performance from comedian Stevie Mack.

Event tickets are $100, and are available via BrownPaperTickets.com. The evening includes a networking reception at 5:30pm, red carpet photo-op at 6:00pm, and dinner and show starting at 7:30pm. Proceeds are utilized to produce Writers In Treatment’s annual, 13-year-old REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium, which showcases films featuring addiction, recovery and mental illness themes.

“We’re grateful and humbled to honor these remarkable, high-profile individuals who’ve bared their souls in brave memoirs,” said Leonard Buschel, Founder of Writers In Treatment. “This year, we’re making up for a COVID-caused break with two celebrants, each of whom overcame adversity to become inspiring leaders in their fields and sterling examples of recovery’s blessings.”

Invited are previous recipients including Oscar winner Lou Gossett, Jr.; Astronaut Buzz Aldrin; Full House star Jodie Sweetin; Duran Duran’s John Taylor; Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano; Mackenzie Phillips; Pat O’Brien; and Jane Velez-Mitchell. Past presenters include Robert Downey, Jr.; John Stamos, Danny Trejo; Daniel Baldwin; Dr. Gabor Maté.

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LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)
November 24, 2021

Sunrise Detox Centers is happy to partner with The Marine Toys for Tots Program for the 2021 toy drive. Words can’t express how excited the team is to be participating this year! Everyone is so proud to be a part of The Marine Toys for Tots drive to support the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Amidst all the uncertainty in today’s workforce and economy, we have too many underprivileged children. They deserve a happy holiday season, and it’s our duty to help. The goal is to collect at least 800 toys this year between our eight locations. We have no doubt we can achieve that. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if Santa will need a sidecar for his sleigh to handle the overflow.

Giving is a much more important element of happiness than receiving; therefore, being a part of the annual Toys for Tots Drive brings our staff and clients so much joy and fulfillment. It’s simple, giving back to those less fortunate makes such a significant impact on someone’s life, encourages us to do better, and evokes gratitude.

Want to join us in the giving? Contributing is easy, simply come by one of our locations listed below OR visit the link listed to donate a toy via The Amazon Wish List and choose the center you’d like to have it sent to; we’ll do the rest.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/361MJKCSPQ7H2?ref_=wl_share

With more than 20 million Americans over 18 struggling with a substance use disorder and 47 million suffering from mental illness, treatment options are more important than ever. Its an honor to be a trusted treatment provider in the communities we serve.

Every Sunrise Detox location throughout New Jersey, New York, Georgia, and Massachusetts is a licensed drug and alcohol medical detoxification facility. Dedicated to helping people who struggle with substance abuse, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders recover, our staff comprises caring and licensed professionals in substance abuse treatment. Sunrise Detox offers a safe, comfortable, and effective detox treatment program, regardless of what substances are being abused.

For further information or questions on how to donate, please contact Rob Lutman at 856-651-8117 or RLutman@Sunrise-Detox.com.

Sunrise Detox Stirling

1272 Long Hill Rd.

Stirling, NJ. 07980

sunrisedetox.com

Sunrise Detox Toms River

16 Whitesville Rd. Suite A

Toms River, NJ. 08753

Sunrise Detox Fort Lauderdale

2331 NE 53rd St.

Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33308

Sunrise Detox Palm Beaches

3185 Boutwell Rd.

Lake Worth, FL. 33461

Sunrise Detox Alpharetta

4500 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, GA. 30022

Sunrise Detox Cherry Hill

1417 Brace Rd. Suite C

Cherry Hill, NJ. 08034

Sunrise Detox Millbury

29 N. Main St. Suite 200

Millbury, MA. 01527

Sunrise Detox Long Island

141 8th St.

Brentwood, NY. 11717

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OurPact allows parents to manage their child’s screen.

“We developed OurPact to provide parents with the ability to not only protect their kids, but to keep them focused on what matters most.”

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
November 22, 2021

In a surprising and historic announcement, a bipartisan group of 10 state attorneys general have launched an investigation into the harmful effects of Instagram on children and teenagers. More states are sure to follow suit as technology continues to overtake the lives of children across the country. At issue is whether Meta, the social media company formerly known as Facebook, (Nasdaq: FB) violated the consumer protection laws and “put the public at risk.” The investigation comes after leaked internal documents show the company’s own researchers found that the Instagram platform can damage the mental health and body image of young users and can amplify dangerous behaviors such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

While the attorneys general are seeking practices and policies from Meta, Facebook and Instagram that promote the health, safety and welfare of kids and teens nationwide, concerned parents can take immediate action to protect their children by utilizing the innovative tools of the OurPact app. This leading parental control app for both iOS and Android devices allows parents to monitor, guard and control their children’s online and internet exposure on mobile devices. It also serves as an all-in-one time management solution enabling parents to limit their child’s online access at their discretion and track a child’s location at any time all from the convenience of their mobile device.

The OurPact cross-platform app (iOS and Android) not only puts parents in control of how much time their kids can spend online, but just as importantly, what type of content and apps they are allowed to utilize. From text messages and app blocking, to website filtering and locator abilities, parents now have a wide-range of online management supervisory tools to keep their children safe from unwanted, unsolicited and intrusive or even harmful content. To date, this ground-breaking technology is used by millions of parents nationwide and is widely recognized as the leading mobile device management tool on the market.

“We developed OurPact to provide parents with the ability to not only protect their kids, but to keep them focused on what matters most: family, outdoor activities, social interaction and scholastic endeavors,” says Amir Moussavian, CEO of Eturi Corp. “We’re proud that millions of families rely on OurPact on a daily basis.” By monitoring and limiting their screen time, parents are not only instilling children with their family’s values and priorities, but they’re helping them develop a healthy relationship with technology instead of letting technology become the driving influence in their lives.

As technology continues to grow, expand and further imbed itself in our culture as well as the lives of our children, parenting has never been more challenging. From social media to gaming to online apps such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to round-the-clock texting, teens and even young children are using digital devices literally anytime and anywhere. As a result, OurPact is the perfect solution for parents who want to protect their kids and keep them safe in the technology driven world we live in. In fact, OurPact not only can remove apps from devices, but it can take screen shots during in-app use to give parents a clear view into the content their kids are engaging with.

Eturi Corp. is the nation’s leading developer of mobile device management programs and technology. The company’s flagship cross-platform app, OurPact, was created to empower parents nationwide with the tools to put them in control of how their kids engage with the online universe. It’s the ultimate tool that gives parents the peace-of-mind they want in today’s fast-paced, technology driven world. For more information on Eturi or the OurPact app, visit eturi.com.

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Contact:

Bob Shade

Director, Marketing and Corporate Communications

Eturi Corp.

949-922-3148

Bob.shade@eturi.com

12255 El Camino Real

San Diego, Ca. 92130

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MONTREAL (PRWEB)
November 16, 2021

Lifeline, a non-sectarian recovery and prevention center that offers hope and healing to all affected by addiction, today presented its addiction counseling services in advance of National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an initiative of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) that runs from November 21 to 27.

Lifeline’s team of social workers, therapists, additions counsellors and youth counsellors offer a range of innovative treatment options and comprehensive at-risk youth programs. Where appropriate, referrals are made to other professionals and agencies. People suffering from substance (alcohol and narcotics) and behavioral (gambling, eating, sex, co-dependency etc.) addictions and their families are guided through a healing and recovery process. With a few exceptions, services are free-of-charge and no one is denied service based on ability to pay. Lifeline is an independent non-profit organization that receives zero government support and is entirely funded through the generosity of the community.

Lifeline applies a distinctly progressive approach to addiction services:

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  Services are immediate / No wait times – Service level of a private for-profit facility
• Family focus – Counseling provided to partners, parents and siblings of addicts, permitting families to heal together
• Outpatient model for treating addictions – Versus on-location rehabilitation center
• High success rate – Unique screening, holistic approach and extensive after-care proven to help overwhelming majority of clients

“The Covid-19 pandemic has been an awful time for addiction – people suffering have been pushed towards addiction while existing addicts have experienced worsening despair,” says Rabbi Benyamin Bresinger, Director, Lifeline. “Addiction is complex – a spiritual, emotional and physical disorder that often stems from isolation and loneliness. While their problems do not usually begin with drugs, alcohol or other addictive behaviors, addicts often reach for self-sabotaging behaviors as temporary relief from their pain and isolation.”

“Our vision is founded on the belief that helping people develop intimate relationships with themselves and others is the solution to addiction. We support our friends at the CSSA on the occasion of NAAW. Our message to the community is simple: If you or anyone you love is suffering from addiction, contact us. We are here to help,” adds Rabbi Bresinger.

About Chabad Lifeline

Chabad Lifeline is a non-sectarian recovery and prevention center that offers hope and healing to all affected by addiction. To learn more, please visit https://www.chabadlifeline.com/ or call (514) 668-7813. To see a short video about Lifeline, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yC4kOvBplo

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 09, 2021

LINKS Christian Tract, a renowned drug and alcohol program at Northbound Treatment Center, merges the revolutionary scientific approach with faith-based aspects to help Christians overcome substance use disorder and its detrimental effects. With their faith-based Treatment, individuals seeking physical, mental, and spiritual relief from the damaging impact of alcohol and drug addiction will benefit from a wide range of treatment modalities. All types of addiction, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc., are progressive, dangerous, and deadly diseases. Although it primarily affects the person struggling with substance abuse, addiction is inevitably the most common culprit behind broken relationships needing immediate healing. Treatment is necessary as without professional support, stopping the cycle of abuse is difficult, if not futile, even after repeated attempts to escape addiction.

LINKS Christian treatment program provides unparalleled therapeutic and faith-based support, with its effectiveness largely influenced by the individual approach to each patient and their unresolved traumas. Combining the latest scientific findings on overcoming addiction with their spiritual 12-step program, the rehab’s team of addiction specialists has all the necessary tools to help lost Christians find the way to wholehearted recovery.

“We work according to the patient’s belief system, often originating in childhood but also in adult life, which has an enormous impact on the emotions, cognition, and behavior, the basis of which lies in the family dynamics – the prevailing roles and pacts,” said Paul Alexander, creator of LINKS Christian treatment program. “Many patients admit that it is the faith that gives them enough strength, courage, and motivation to fight the addiction, and these subjective experiences are time and again verified by massive research on substance abuse. Addicts looking for a life-transforming change of conquering addiction, or rather live with dignity with their addiction, experience a continuous struggle for their sobriety, perseverance, faith, and themselves. The spiritually safe space our Christians Drug Rehab provides to its patients creates a necessary for Christians reference to God backed by the conventional therapeutic methods.”

The Christian rehab program offers bible studies, 12-step meetings, church services, daily morning devotions, Christian counseling services, and the signature Celebrate Recovery meetings to facilitate individual needs in combating addiction. Addiction is a disease affecting people from all walks of life, so living in faith is not always a guarding shield against it. While learning to lead a spiritual life in accordance with God’s will and through his love is a devotion that works and brings an individual closer to recovery, the healing starts the moment you and your loved one enter the Christian drug program.

For more information or to organize interviews, please visit http://www.christiansdrugrehab.com

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (PRWEB)
November 01, 2021

SummitStone Health Partners has been awarded a $2.9M grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant provides Bridge Services funding for Enhanced Medication Assisted Treatment (eMAT), Enhanced Intensive Outpatient (eIOP) treatment, Care Coordination, Outreach, and additional beds at the Crisis Stabilization Unit and Garcia House residential treatment facility for people with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

In Larimer County, 10% of all adults have a co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder. Of these, nearly 50% will never receive any behavioral health treatment due to cost, access to treatment or stigma associated with the diagnosis. These numbers have dramatically increased due to the impacts of the COVID pandemic and are disproportionately affecting LatinX and BIPOC communities. The Bridge Services funding will help mitigate the pandemic’s impact and support the expansion of a comprehensive array of evidence-based services for marginalized, underinsured and underrepresented communities.

Additionally, there is an evaluation component that will allow accurate tracking of program effectiveness across the entire Larimer County substance use disorder (SUD) ecosystem, including within the Larimer County Correctional Facilities MAT Program, the Colorado Opioid Synergy – Larimer and Weld (CO-SLAW) Project and SummitStone.

“It is very exciting to have this funding to help move forward with new and enhanced services for our community. I’m particularly interested in the opportunity to have an evaluation component, where we will be able to demonstrate outcomes and results for the hard work that is done,” said SummitStone CEO Michael Allen.

The grant award began funding new programming in October 2021 and will run through October2023, by which point the Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Facility is slated to be operational.

About SummitStone Health Partners: SummitStone Health Partners is the not-for-profit behavioral health provider for Northern Colorado and Larimer County. Since 1957, SummitStone’s mission has been to provide unsurpassed mental health and substance use prevention, intervention and treatment services. SummitStone now serves more than 10,000 community members across Larimer County annually, which includes a Behavioral Health Urgent Care and Crisis Stabilization Unit located at 1217 Riverside Ave. in Fort Collins.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB)
October 18, 2021

RECO Intensive, a treatment facility specializing in substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health in Delray Beach, Florida, dedicates its newest residence to Paul Dumont, the establishment’s former employee, and dear friend.

The Dumont Residence pays homage to Paul’s memory and intends to serve future generations struggling with addiction and seeking healing. RECO Intensive has a long-standing tradition of paying tribute to those who lost their fight against substance abuse, commemorating their memory by naming each new residence in their honor.

“Providing additional space for our fellow residents means we can accommodate more individuals and help manage their care more effectively on their way to joyful recovery,” said the founder of RECO Intensive, David Niknafs. “Combating addiction is a complex journey that demands a strong support system, experienced and qualified professionals, and progressive treatment methods – the essentials that ultimately distribute positive energy and motivation to go on. Our mission is to facilitate individuals from all walks of life with various experiences and needs, nurturing connections and providing access to the pioneering treatment methods that promote lifetime sobriety. Paul was an admirable person that left us all way too soon, and dedicating a residence in his name is our small tribute to him and his family.”

The sizable 2,100 square ft male Dumont Residence is centrally located in downtown Delray Beach and encompasses eight beds, four bedrooms, and two baths, with 60-inch TVs in each bedroom for entertainment. The property boasts a spacious, fully remodeled kitchen with all new appliances, solar power and LED lighting, a double pantry, and a double refrigerator. The facility also offers a backyard fully equipped with seating, BBQ space, and a hammock for outdoor leisure.

https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2906482684815679828

RECO Intensive | Alcohol & Drug Rehab Delray Beach

COVID-19 info: recointensive.com

Get online care: recointensive.com

Address: 140 NE 4th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483

Phone: (866) 396-2008

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IJAMSVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)
October 08, 2021

CrossRoads Freedom Center is hosting its annual fall fundraiser, Journey to Freedom: Stories of a New Life. The event will be held at CrossRoads Freedom Center (4730 Ijamsville Rd.) October 23, 2021 from 12:30 to 4:30. There will be games, food, and live music, but the most talked about aspect of the event is the guest speaker.

Former MLB player Darryl Strawberry will be speaking out about his past struggles with addiction, how he ultimately overcame them, and how he is now impacting others through his experience. Strawberry played for the New York Mets throughout the 1980s and was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 2010. Having dealt with alcohol and drug addictions throughout his MLB career, Strawberry has turned his life around to lead others toward mental and spiritual health. Strawberry is now a pastor in New York and uses his life and his fight to help others who are struggling with addiction as well.

CrossRoads Freedom Center will host Strawberry at this year’s fundraiser on October 23rd. Strawberry’s message will impact those in attendance, while the funds raised will impact the community through helping men find freedom at their center. As a center focused on the wellbeing of our local community and helping its members overcome addiction and find a new way of living, this fundraiser is our way to ensure that our mission reaches and impacts more men struggling with addiction. Registration for Journey to Freedom is open now at our website, https://www.crossroadsfreedomcenter.org/journey-to-freedom. Everyone is invited and we hope you will join us on October 23rd for a time of encouragement, fellowship, and community support!

CrossRoads Freedom Center is focused on aiding individuals on their path to recovery from a variety of addictions. We are here to support, educate, and grow the men in our care to overcome the shame of their past and regain the freedom of their future. In our program, recovery is just the beginning.

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