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CANNABIS GROUP AT ADCARE NORTH DARTMOUTH

AdCare Outpatient Services in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts  is pleased to provide a Cannabis Group from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays. "The primary purpose of the Cannabis Group is to educate patients about marijuana and the risks it may pose to recovery," said Tanya Gouveia, MPA, MS, LCDP-II, LADC-I, the clinician facilitating this new group.

The most commonly used drug in the United States (Drugabuse.gov) Methods of use Potential for dependence Higher amounts of THC Effects on one's brain, health, and life! CLICK HERE FOR MORE FACTS

Cannabis Group Challenges Beliefs about Marijuana The Information provided in the Cannabis Group challenges the belief systems of many members around marijuana use. It's helpful for participants to consider the role the drug may play in their recovery by asking questions such as: "Would my marijuana use become an invitation to return to my drug of choice?" "Would I become dependent upon marijuana?" Many say that they use marijuana to relax and feel better. The Cannabis Group talks about alternative lifestyle practices that are healthier, safer, and produce similar effects without the risk of jeopardizing one's recovery. For example, AdCare Outpatient's  Mind-Body-Spirit and Mood Management groups offer healthy life-style options that support recovery. To learn more, visit  AdCare Outpatient Services.  To enroll in the Cannabis Group at AdCare North Dartmouth, please call 508-999-1102. 

Mindfulness Can Help Prevent Relapse and Create Positive Life Changes! Mindfulness can help anyone learn how to respond in healthier ways to triggers.  "It is especially helpful for people struggling with substances because they tend to act on whims, and be swept up by impulse," said Stephanie Pratico, LMHC, MT-BC, who leads the popular mindfulness recovery groups at AdCare Outpatient Services in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Being Mindful Forces us to Slow Down and Be Present In a culture that glorifies multi-tasking, technology, and constant excitement, practicing mindfulness brings us back to the present moment.  It forces us to slow down and be present. While many believe they are incapable of slowing down, stopping and focusing on one's breathing, thoughts, and feelings for one minute is a good way to start.

Take a Walk Improving physical wellness is a great recovery practice that goes hand-in-hand with mindfulness. Taking a walk each day and looking for something different helps enhance mindfulness and physical health. Create a Mantra Creating and repeating a mantra or positive affirmation such as “I am healing” or “I can persevere” is another useful mindfulness practice. Enrolling in a mindfulness recovery group is beneficial as well, as members can connect with others going through the same process. Set Goals Setting goals can help. Try asking yourself, “What is the best life I want to live and how do I get myself there?”. Repairing the disconnection caused by substance use is long-term work. Mindfulness can help you identify triggers for relapse, set goals, and change behaviors. It is a powerful practice for getting and staying in tune with oneself, one’s surroundings, and one’s life path. “I’ve seen people pull themselves out of some very dark places by incorporating mindfulness into their treatment – people who have been homeless, for example, get their careers back and turn their lives around,” said  tephanie. 

IS SOMEONE'S SUBSTANCE USE IMPACTING YOU? LEARN THE FACTS TO BETTER SUPPORT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONE!

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Does Not Discriminate

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a Chronic Brain Disease that Changes How the Brain Functions

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) it is a chronic brain disease that changes how the brain functions. As individuals progress from initial use to misuse to SUD, changes occur in brain structure and function that drive the transition from occasional to controlled to chronic, compulsive use. 

Executive functions of the brain are impacted such as: Judgment Attention Planning Reasoning Decision making Impulse control Abstract thinking Memory Voluntary motor control

Learn more about SUD as a chronic brain disease NIAAA's basic science report and plan.

Learn More About SUD at an AdCare Family Informational Program Near You!

AdCare's complimentary Family Programs are designed to educate loved ones about substance use and provide support for family members. Family Programs are open to anyone concerned with the substance use of a family member or friend. Learn more about AdCare Family Programs. 

Grief Resources Available Through Learn To Cope We want to express our deepest sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one to the disease of addiction. The feelings we go through after such a devastating loss may seem unbearable at times, and it is important to seek the support of others so that we can begin to heal. The Learn to Cope members and those Coping Today are “family” and we are here to help. Everyone goes through the process of grief differently. The stages of grief do not necessarily go in order, and there is no specific timetable for the length or timing of each stage. It can be a complicated process. It is important to be patient with yourself and to work through these intense emotions in your own way. Click here for  Grief Resources available through Learn To Cope. Please contact group leader before attending first meeting. For questions or further information please contact: Kathy Leonard (978) 875-0606

SOBER IN THE SUN IS ALMOST HERE!

SOBER IN THE SUN DAY PASSES AVAILABLE FOR FRIENDS OF ADCARE! LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 2, 2019   TREASURE VALLEY, SPENCER, MA Enjoy live music, workshops & sober fun!  CONTACT: mpapcsy@adcare.com  508-799-9000, X40 58 LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW ENGLAND'S LARGEST SOBER FESTIVAL. 

SEPTEMBER IS RECOVERY MONTH TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER!

Our new slogan,  "Positive Solutions for Change" , reflects AdCare's dedication to being part of the solution for those struggling substance use. Understanding that together we are stronger, AdCare takes a team approach to treatment and aftercare by working closely with area providers and community supports.  We also recognize that there are multiple pathways to recovery. Paths may include alternative, traditional, and medication assisted treatment approaches, as well as SMART, Refuge, faith-based, community, and peer recovery support.

This Recovery Month, please join us as we empower the solution by celebrating the many people in recovery, as well as the many paths to recovery that are available today!

First Annual Overdose Prevention Fund Symposium! September 5, 2019, 5-9 PM St. George Orthodox Cathedral 30 Anna St., Worcester, MA Learn about substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery at this FREE event!

Rally 4 Recovery RI has partnered with WaterFire in Providence to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of National Recovery Month! PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME & LOCATION FOR THIS YEAR'S RI RALLY 4 RECOVERY! Rally 4 Recovery RI! September 14, 2019, 4-7 PM TURKS HEAD PLAZA Providence, RI

Be sure to stop by the AdCare table at this family-friendly event featuring food vendors and live music!  The rally will conclude with a WaterFire lighting in honor of Recovery Month's 30th Year! WaterFire will NOT be serving alcohol on the night of September 14th because they are committed to standing behind those in recovery.

Worcester Cares about Recovery! September 14, 2019 9 AM Walk 10 AM - 3 PM Celebration  Fuller Family Park (behind YMCA) 104 Murray Ave. Worcester, MA

MOAR BOSTON Recovery Day! September 16, 2019, 9 AM Start at City Hall Plaza  March to Faneuil Hall Boston, MA

PAACA Golf Tournament Raising Funds to Fight Addiction! September 21, 2019, 1 PM Allendale Country Club , Dartmouth, MA

Pathway to Care 5K Run for Recovery  September 22, 2019, 11 AM Start Ashley Reservoir, 250 Whitney Ave. Holyoke, MA

BOWLING FUN FOR ALL!  ADCARE FRIENDS came from Central MA and as far away as Newport, RI to our spring bowling get together at Bowlero in Shrewsbury, MA.  Good friends, food, and bowling fun made for a GREAT EVENING!