DELRAY BEACH, Florida (PRWEB)
May 16, 2022

Reco Intensive, a Delray Beach addiction treatment center offering a variety of outpatient rehabilitation options to those pursuing recovery from substance use disorders, is partnering with Broward County theatre company New City Players to develop a blog series about addiction in conjunction with the latter’s upcoming production of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winning work Water By The Spoonful.

This latest initiative is part of an established pattern of community engagement for Reco, which has also supported the missions of various other local arts and charity organizations and consistently works to give back to its former clients with its active alumni programming. The partnership is also part of a pattern of local outreach from New City Players (NCP), which distinguishes itself from other area theatre companies with their stated mission of creating community through transformative theatre in the service of their vision of helping South Florida to become a more empathetic and thoughtful community.

While in-person events aimed at creating dialogue about the social and cultural issues explored in their shows are a regular part of NCP’s programming, the shift towards online content brought about by the recent pandemic inspired producing artistic director Timothy Mark Davis to consider taking some of this work into the digital sphere in conjunction with Water By The Spoonful.

Much of the play takes place in an online recovery chat room, following four characters who rely on each other’s support and guidance as they struggle to maintain their sobriety from crack cocaine. This subject matter, combined with the scope and urgency of South Florida’s current addiction crisis, made substance use disorder a natural choice of issue for the company to focus on and Reco a natural choice for a community partner.

“We’re the expert storytellers, but we’re not the front line resource for helping those with substance use disorder, or any social issue, let’s be honest! When we can leverage our storytelling skills and point folks towards a partner who knows what they’re doing, it’s a sweet spot for us,” Davis explained.

After Davis’s initial spark, the idea of a collaborative blog series exploring issues of addiction was further developed and eventually executed by Ilana Jael, who is both a resident content writer at Reco Intensive and a New City Players company member. Jael is also enthusiastic about the project, which she has fittingly entitled “Building Connections” and which has thus far encompassed topics like the importance of being informed about harm reduction, Broward County’s role in the origin of America’s opioid epidemic, and how broader cultural issues like racism play into the politics of addiction.

“It’s been great to have my worlds collide like this and to be able to work on some more in-depth content about topics that feel so relevant. As important as the blogging I do for Reco feels, sometimes it also feels like I’m just preaching to the choir or shouting into the void. But by connecting some of my work writing about addiction to this theatre project, maybe that will mean some of our audiences who wouldn’t be interested in these issues otherwise end up more informed about them,” Jael explains.

Jael is also hopeful that the partnership will help fight the intense stigma surrounding substance use disorder by spreading awareness about the condition and messages of hope about recovery, and that it will bring greater community attention to Reco Intensive’s treatment program.

“One of the other pieces I’m working on for this project is an interview piece about a former Reco client who’s just now celebrating their one year sobriety anniversary, and it was clear from the way she talked about Reco how absolutely critical they were to her recovery—how much the staff here actually cares about the people they’re helping and how much of a rarity that actually is in this industry,” she reflects.

“By encouraging our community to have more of an understanding of addiction through our artistic work and through collaborations like these, maybe there’s some small way NCP can make it easier for people to come forward about their struggles and find their way to places like Reco where they can pursue the recovery they deserve,” she says.

To learn more about the Reco Intensive’s comprehensive addiction treatment program, you can call (866) 396-2008, or visit them online at https://recointensive.com/. You can also learn more about New City Players’ upcoming production of Water By The Spoonful, which runs from April 28 to May 15 at Wilton Manors venue Island City Stage, at https://www.newcityplayers.org/.

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HAYWARD, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 16, 2022

The war in Ukraine is now entering its third month. The United States has sent more than $3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since February. According to the United Nations, the private sector has committed more than US $1 billion of cash and in-kind donations for the humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine. This includes contributions to support the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan as well as direct donations to UN agencies, Red Cross societies, and non-governmental organizations operating in Ukraine and surrounding countries. Halco USA, a leading supplier and converter of hook and loop reclosable fastening solutions, is contributing by donating fastening products for military and civilian emergency medical response.

Guy Fussell, General Manager at Halco USA, says:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine and it is incredible to see the resilience of their armed forces and civilians. Halco is pleased to donate products suited to use in medical and emergency response products such as body armor, tourniquets, patient transport and positioning products, and first aid. We’re able to ship products from our extensive inventories in the USA to North American brokers that are consolidating shipments or directly to Eastern Europe.

“We’re also doing everything we can to support our customers here in this country who are producing for Ukraine by implementing stock programs and increasing inventories. We encourage anyone involved in efforts to support Ukraine who need hook and loop fasteners to contact our team to discuss how we can assist.”

Halco USA works with manufacturers in military and related medical response industries who manufacture products such as:

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Halco USA supplies and converts a range of products to Mil specifications such as A-A55126C and in colors such as camo green, desert tan, coyote brown, and others. We partner with other global manufacturers to develop solutions tailored for military applications that may have unique requirements for cycle life, adhesive strength, process application challenges, and more. Learn about these products HERE.

ABOUT HALCO USA Halco provides state-of-the-art fastening solutions based on hook and loop technology, industrial adhesives and specialty fastening products. We use advanced technology and ISO 9001 certified methodologies to deliver superior converting services. Our personalized service brings together products, packaging, pricing, engineering, testing, and inventory programs into a total solution. Halco products can be found in global brands like Tesla, Philips, Boeing, and Stryker, and we supply general industry in North America with fastening systems that deliver unmatched value. For more information visit: https://www.halcousa.com/

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LITTLE SILVER, N.J. (PRWEB)
May 16, 2022

Dr. Anthony Lauro releases his new book today on Amazon, Fit, Fuel, Function, a veritable ‘how-to’ guide for mature adults who want to live a balanced, full and fit lifestyle without sacrificing the things they love most. A chiropractor with over 33 years of experience and an avid amateur athlete, Dr. Lauro teaches Americans that they can lead a healthy, active life without drastically changing their lives or eating habits. “You don’t have to live like a monk or exercise like a fanatic to be healthy and feel great,” explains. “Health is our natural state; it’s our job to put the body in the right environment to express health.”

Fit, Fuel, Function covers everything from exercise, mindful eating and chiropractic care to stress reduction and cognitive function without overcomplicating the processes or resorting to scientific jargon. “You don’t need a Ph.D. in nutrition to eat healthy and lose weight. Keep it simple: minimize overly processed foods, get a good balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates, and supplement where necessary to ensure you’re getting sufficient vitamins and minerals,” explains Dr. Lauro. “For example, many health issues like low energy levels, aches and pains, and difficult weight loss can simply be from not drinking enough water. As we get older, dehydration can accelerate degeneration and cause disease.”

Though Americans are living longer, the overall health of American society is in decline. US citizens rank 37th out of 50 industrialized countries in general health, according to the World Health Organization. Two thirds of the US population is overweight; chronic diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease are on the rise. Fit Fuel Function teaches mature Americans how to obtain and maintain optimal health and weight while living a balanced lifestyle that includes regular exercise, mindful eating, stress reduction and improved body functions while still enjoying good food and fun.

Dr. Anthony Lauro

An avid amateur athlete who has devoted his life to health and caregiving, Dr. Anthony Lauro graduated Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1989 with honors in research. Dr. Lauro specializes in senior healthcare and athletics. He co-designed the Stay Fit Senior System and co-founded Stay Fit Senior Inc. in 2006. In 1991, his research study, “Chiropractic Effects on Athletic Ability,” was published in the April issue of ‘The Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation.’ His first book, Stay Fit Seniors, focused on specific exercises regimens for aging Americans. With Fit, Fuel, Function, Dr. Lauro tackles healthy living from a more holistic viewpoint, encompassing diet, lifestyle, stress reduction and more. Dr. Lauro has chiropractic practices in New City, New York and Little Silver, New Jersey. More information about Dr. Lauro can be found at https://www.laurochiro.com/. For chiropractic consultation, visit https://pyourcore.com/chiropractic-care-ls/.

To learn more about creating incredible health and fitness at any age, email Dr. Lauro at dranthonylauro@gmai.com.

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
May 16, 2022

Gloria Detox and Rehab Center, a luxury inpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in Los Angeles, provides access to trauma therapy and PTSD centered programs so individuals can get to the root of their substance abuse disorder. By understanding the social and environmental causes that led to addiction, those struggling are able to develop tools and skills to successfully overcome addiction and gain healing from underlying mental illness.

“Trauma affects us as individuals more than we can possibly imagine,” says Shant Khajadourian, Clinical Director at Gloria Detox and Rehab Center. “So often those who struggle with substance abuse do so because unresolved traumatic memories are triggered. Our goal is to allow patients to understand that their addiction has been used as a coping skill, and to teach these individuals more positive and productive coping mechanisms when traumatic memories or events arise.”

Gloria Detox and Rehab Center allows individuals to re-establish their sense of self and understand the impact that traumatic events have had on their lives. The Los Angeles based rehab center provides comprehensive trauma therapy, as well as mental health services that address PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more.

Gloria’s dual diagnosis program uniquely combines the benefits of mental health therapy with addiction recovery. This blend allows individuals to get to the root of addictive tendencies, and learn skills for long-term recovery that can be implemented, even when formal treatment has been completed.

“We continuously encounter individuals who do not realize it was an event from their past that may be leading them to abuse substances. When we allow people to see their alcohol and drug use as a coping mechanism instead of a character flaw, then true healing can begin.”

To learn more about Gloria Detox and Rehab, and how trauma therapy can aid in professional addiction treatment, reach out at (855) 558-0338 or online at https://gloriarehab.com/.

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)
May 16, 2022

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) published the latest edition of its new “Danforth Dialogues” podcast, featuring an historic discussion with Atlanta University Center presidents on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the resulting challenges and opportunities now before their institutions.

In what may be the only gathering of its type between prominent HBCU leaders to reflect on the pandemic, Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George French Jr; Morehouse College President Dr. David A. Thomas and Spelman College President Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell joined Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomry Rice to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their students and surrounding community.

“After two very difficult years, it appears that the COVID-19 virus is becoming more endemic, and it looks like we are finally starting to see the light at the end of tunnel,” said Dr. Montgomery Rice. “We were extremely grateful to have the presidents of three of the country’s most prominent HBCUs join us to look at leadership beyond the pandemic and the challenges and opportunities before us today.”

The four presidents discussed a wide range of topics during the podcast including how the four institutions collaborated to keep campus infection rates low, continue to address residual effects of the pandemic, particularly student mental health, and ways they are using experiences they faced to create new opportunities for their schools.

Dr. Schmidt Campbell noted that while the four presidents were able to mitigate the pandemic on their campuses, “something very profound happened to our communities…the pressures on our community over and beyond the pandemic were real and ever present and as a leader I also had to also be a pastoral figure.”

“Part of the role of a leader is to hold the anxiety of the community so that the community can go about the work,” said Dr. Thomas. “I became very conscious of this as a part of my role as a leader. Part of that is speaking to the anxiety and part of that is speaking to the work that still had to be done.”

Dr. French pointed out that COVID-19 drove “transformational change” at Clark Atlanta University, noting that the university created an online learning platform for 4,000 students in two weeks. “As Eric Hoffer said, in times of great change, learners in inherit the earth while the learned inherit a world that no longer exists,” said Dr. French, paraphrasing one of the philosopher’s more famous quotes.

Launched in March, “Danforth Dialogues” focuses on the leadership lessons from the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and their broader implication for society. Named after the historic Danforth Chapel on the Morehouse College campus, the podcast series will also feature a cross-section of guests and topics not directly related to the pandemic, but focused on broader aspects of leadership.

To hear this edition of the podcast, click here. For more information about the Danforth Dialogues leadership series, click here.

To listen and subscribe to the Danforth Dialogues podcast, click here.

For more information about Morehouse School of Medicine, please visit MSM.edu.

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About Morehouse School of Medicine

Founded in 1975, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians, biomedical scientists, and public health professionals. An independent and private historically-Black medical school, MSM was recognized by the Annals of Internal Medicine as the nation’s number one medical school in fulfilling a social mission—the creation and advancement of health equity. Morehouse School of Medicine’s faculty and alumni are noted for excellence in teaching, research, and public policy, as well as exceptional patient care. MSM is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctoral and master’s degrees. To learn more about programs and donate today, please visit http://www.msm.edu or call 404-752-1500.

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