Link to PDF version is at the bottom of the expanded Annual Report 2010
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KFRU Morning Meeting – National Recovery Month
KFRU Morning Meeting with Phoenix Programs, Inc., discussing National Recovery Month, and evidence-based treatment for addictions. Leslie: “…we have Deborah Beste, the Executive Director for Phoenix Programs and we have Heather Harlan, who has joined us many times before…good morning ladies!” Deborah and Heather: “Good Morning!” Simon: “Tell us a little bit about September….Heather, who declares it recovery month? “ Heather: “SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the federal government….it’s part of Health and Human Services, it’s really being observed all over the country, and people can get online and just do a search for national recovery
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DAILY RECOVERY TIP
SEPTEMBER IS RECOVERY MONTH Sometimes feeling worse means you are taking steps to get better. Alcohol and/or other drug use mixed up your thinking patterns. For those in early recovery, your brain needs time to adjust to life without chemicals. As this happens, you can have feelings that don’t make any sense, such as: Feeling like you’ve been asleep for years and can’t handle the simplest situation without using. Feeling grief in letting go of your use. Feeling stranded and wonder “what now?” Feeling like you lost the friends or family who are still using. Feeling that sobriety is
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Phoenix Programs’ Tobacco Cessation Program Receives National Recognition
Phoenix Programs is one of 25 programs in the United States selected by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as a Phase II Tobacco Cessation Pioneer, under the Tobacco-Free Campaign. The goal of the Campaign, an ongoing partnership with the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC), is to expand the reach of nicotine addiction and prevention services; directly impacting people with mental health or substance abuse disorders. The additional funding will allow Phoenix Programs to enhance the existing tobacco cessation program and implement an assessment and referral system for all Phoenix Programs clients. Phoenix Programs’ tobacco cessation program is an evidence-based intervention designed to
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