For tips on how to connect and communicate with kids or young adults
Visit the Regional Addiction Resource Center's Resource Guide
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For tips on how to connect and communicate with kids or young adults
Visit the Regional Addiction Resource Center's Resource Guide
Visit https://www.rarc-coalitionny.org/resource-guide for a list of Opioid Overdose (Naloxone) Prevention Programs in NYC's five boroughs.
Call NYS HOPEline for help.
Visit the Regional Addiction Resource Center's website:
https://www.rarc-coalitionny.org/resource-guide
Recovery support during #COVID-19
Visit https://www.rarc-coalitionny.org/resource-guide
To find online and telephone treatment providers
It's never too late to start a conversation!
The Regional Addiction Resource Center is a proud co-sponsor of the
2019 REEL Recovery Film Festival
Chris Herren #TheFirstDay
www.reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org
September is Recovery Month
#September 24th
#Twenty-Four Hours a Day
Practice these principles in all our affairs.
Summertime in early recovery can be a challenge. The good news is there are many strategies to get through Memorial Day weekend, graduation parties, beach excursions, Fourth of July barbeques, camp-outs and Labor Day. When one is aware of their relapse triggers then they are one step ahead of the game.
A trigger is a person, place, situation and/or thing that can lead to a craving or eventually relapse. Triggers do not force an individual to use alcohol or drugs, but they increase it's likelihood.
Here are some tips to help enjoy a safe and sober summer:
1) Build up a sober support group. A positive network of friends/peers in recovery enhances one's long-term recovery and is useful to lean on when times get tough. Sober friends make it easier because they understand the same struggles, can identify and offer guidance when needed.
2) Volunteer. This is a great way to build self-esteem by giving back to the community. Volunteering also helps to reduce anxiety/stress by focusing outside of one's own personal life.
3) Keep phone numbers close. Make sure you have your sponsor's and sober support network's numbers stored in your cell-phone. One never knows when they will come in handy!
4) Stick to a schedule. Be mindful of your time and stay busy with healthy activities. A schedule looks different for everyone. Keep occupied with meetings, the gym, spending time with friends, gardening, volunteering or taking a walk on the beach. Be aware of when you get restless and make sure a plan is made ahead of time to keep active.
5) Do not rest on your laurels. Recovery is ..."a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition." (Fourth edition, 2001, of the Big Book. Chapter 6, page 85.)
This #AlcoholAwarenessMonth, let's take a moment to look at the facts. One in five New Yorkers report excessive alcohol use in the form of either binge or heavy drinking. Alcohol use disorder affects millions of individuals, families and communities. It puts them at risk for injury, chronic illnesses, and violence. Please visit the NYC Regional Addiction Resource Center's comprehensive resource list for links to learn about alcohol prevention, toolkits for communicating about underage drinking with teens, support services, where to find treatment, and recovery services and systems at: https://www.rarc-iuany.org
Help and treatment are always available. If you or someone you love are struggling, call the NYS OASAS HOPEline, at any time of the day or night, 365 days a year at: 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-7369). or text 467369.
Can you spot the fake counterfeit fentanyl pills?
We can't either. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is lethal. Illegal fentanyl is produced in laboratories and is designed to resemble prescription drugs. It is frequently pressed into these counterfeit pills or mixed with street drugs. There's no way to determine the amount of fentanyl in each of these fake pills, which makes all counterfeit pills extremely dangerous.
What can individuals do? Stay informed about the dangers of illicit drug use, understand the risks of fentanyl, and learn about naloxone rescue training to potentially save lives.
Visit https://oasas.ny.gov/upcoming-naloxone-trainings
The New York City RARC's resource guide provides links to naloxone trainings, free fentanyl test strips, support services, harm reduction, prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island at https://www.rarc-iuany.org
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