FRIENDS OF ADCARE NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2019
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RECOVERY SPOTLIGHT:
Donna Wood
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“My daughter says I’m like a locomotive. Once I get going in the right direction,
I keep going.” -- Donna Wood, friend of AdCare
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A year into her recovery, Donna today has peace, joy and patience. "I know that recovery is possible, and I choose to be around positive people," she says.
Donna's Path to Recovery
Donna's path to recovery began at Rhodes House in Millbury, Massachusetts, where she stayed for five months. She continued at AdCare’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Worcester.
"AdCare’s IOP gave me the structure I needed, as well as the opportunity to give and receive support from other clients,"
says Donna.
Donna also belongs to Everyday Miracles Peer Recovery Center in downtown Worcester. As part of the Center’s Learn and Earn Program, she serves her fellow members as a desk supervisor and recovery coach. “I offer peer-to-peer support, without judging the individual’s treatment plan -- whether that plan is a 12-step program, medication-assisted treatment, holistic treatment, or a combined approach,” says Donna who often interacts with Rhodes House residents while at the Center. As a former resident, she
understands firsthand the challenges of living in a halfway house. “It was hard for me in my later years," says Donna, "to take orders from a 20-year old." She also knows how tough it is out there because the crack and other substances are full of fentanyl.
"Working with others who are struggling with substance use helps keep me honest about my recovery and inspires me to keep going in the right direction."
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ADCARE BOSTON OFFERS
"Boston First Responders Program"
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To meet the exceptional needs of our first responders, AdCare Boston Outpatient unveiled its Boston First Responders Program at a Meet and Greet held January 30 at their new location on 50 Congress Street, Suite 430. "First responders require a different level of treatment because they are exposed to dangerous and even deadly situations in the line of duty," said Jackie Dias, MA, LMHC, director.
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The Boston First Responders Program offers specialized addiction treatment for first responder professionals such as law enforcement, firefighters, military, veterans, and EMT's. "The confidential, intensive outpatient program for first responders is the first of its kind in Boston and surrounding towns," said Ms. Dias. The program allows uniformed professionals to speak about the intentional dangers that they face in the line of duty. It also treats not only the addiction but also the underlying issues that are often associated with such high-demand professions, namely stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. To learn more about the Boston First Responders Program or to schedule an assessment, please call
617-227-2622.
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MEMBERS OF ADCARE'S FAMILY & FRIENDS GROUP TOUT
Family Support, Treatment, and Involvement in Patient Care
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As part of AdCare Hospital's Professional Education Series, a Panel Discussion on the Importance of family support, treatment, and involvement in patient care was moderated by Jessica Noto, LMHC, CADC II, LADC I. The panel featured veteran members of the Family & Friends Support Group at AdCare, Dot and Steve.
Both Dot and Steve have been coming to Family & Friends on Thursday evenings for twelve years! "The group has been a life saver for me,” said Steve, whose adult sons ages 28 and 32 both have two years of recovery. “Together, they seem to have covered most addictions." Steve's younger son used marijuana before moving onto Oxycontin and heroin. His older son began drinking vodka at age 13, and later became addicted to Percocets and gambling. “The fact that both of my sons have about two years of recovery is incredible," exclaimed Steve, "In
retrospect, I've learned it's best to look at recovery as a journey."
After 13 years of sobriety
Dot’s husband returned to drinking heavily. He is no longer a part of Dot's daily life. She runs the family business along with her adult children and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Yet, Dot describes the
toll that her husband’s relapse and decline has taken on her as "unimaginable". "
The Family & Friends group at AdCare has helped me regain and keep my sanity," she said.
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FRIENDS OF ADCARE EVENTS!
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There's a seat at the AdCare table for you!
Please join us
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)
ALCOHOL AWARENESS FORUM
Thursday, April 4, 2019
5-8 PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Speak up for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services!
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Please join us for
BOWLING & PIZZA
Thursday, April 18, 2019
5:00-7:30 PM
Bowlero
405 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA
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FRIENDS OF ADCARE SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY
IN THE WORCESTER ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
MARCH 24, 2019!
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