The Tree illustrates some of the contemplative practices currently in use in secular organizational and academic settings. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list. Below the Tree you will find links to descriptions of many of these practices as well as a more in-depth description of the Tree and image files for downloading.Some…
DetailsWhen the Twelve Steps and Unitarian Universalism are practiced together, they can heal the broken. By Sonja L. Cohen Spring 2015 3.1.15 UU World recently spoke to Ken, one of the co-editors of Restored to Sanity, a collection of essays by Unitarian Universalists in Twelve-Step programs. UU World: Contributors to Restored to Sanity include lifelong UUs,…
DetailsPartnership for Drug Free Kids has a complete Drug Guide for Parents which is now available for quick and easy reference as a mobile app for Android phones and iPhones. Access vital information on drugs most commonly abused by teens — marijuana, prescription medicine, Ecstasy, alcohol, cocaine and more — including photos, slang terms and short- and…
Detailsby Doug Tieman April 9, 2015Caron Chit Chat Blog We appreciate journalist Gabrielle Glaser’s continuing efforts to raise awareness about addiction, treatment, and recovery. We see that she is passionate about making a difference and want to recognize the importance of elevating the dialogue about addiction. However, we at Caron Treatment Centers respectfully disagree with…
DetailsBy Austin Frakt The UpshotThe New Health Care Do Alcoholics Anonymous participants do better at abstinence than nonparticipants because they are more motivated? Or is it because of something inherent in the A.A. program? How researchers answered these questions in a recent study offers insight into challenges of evidence-based medicine and evidence-informed policy. The study,…
DetailsBy Maya Shlanger, Psy.D. Often, the moments that you overcome adversity are the moments when you appreciate the gift that life offers us the most. When you are facing those less-than-enjoyable moments and dealing with great challenges, you may wonder: How hard will this hit me? How soon will I recover? And most important, how…
DetailsBy Kassandra Brownwww.naturalpapa.com I suggested the topic of “The Courage to Change: Tips for making big life changes and how small changes often pave the way” without giving it too much thought. I’ve made lots of changes in my life and helped others make changes in theirs. Most recently I moved away from consumer culture…
DetailsYogi Tommy Rosen uses his practice to help others in recovery. By the age of two, Tommy Rosen was hooked on sugar. At 13, deeply affected by his parents’ bitter divorce, his addictive behaviors escalated to drugs and alcohol. By the end of his teens, he was trying any substance that pulled him away from…
DetailsNCADD July 2015 Issue Stepping Stones, the home of Bill and Lois Wilson, was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in 2012. An unveiling of the marker was held June 6, 2015 in Bedford, NY, and NCADD President/CEO Andy Pucher, was among the invited guests. The unveiling…
DetailsAugust 6, 2015Medical Press – Psychology & Psychiatry Despite the growing use of online support groups such as those on Facebook to help curb substance abuse, attending traditional face-to-face meetings may continue to be more effective for people trying to maintain sobriety, according to research presented at the American Psychological Association’s 123rd Annual Convention. “One…
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