Depression is one of the common of coexisting disorders for someone living with chronic pain.  Unfortunately, the depression can sabotage a chronic pain management plan and chronic pain can intensify depression.  Another problem is when the depression doesn’t get identified and treated.  Below I’m posting a brief list of things to do and things to [...]

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Greetings!
Newport Academy
July Lecture Series
1 Free CEU Availablepresents
“Gender-Specific Approaches for
the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders”

Presented by:

Velvet Mangan, CADCI, NCRS
Executive Director, Safe Harbor

Barbara Nosal, PhD, MFT
Clinical Director, Newport Academy

This lecture will describe the relationship between psycho-social trauma and the early onset of addiction (particularly in young women). The differential diagnosis [...]

July 7, 2010

HUNDREDS OF NEW JOB OPENINGS POSTED ON THE CAADE JOB BOARD
www.caade.org/jobs.htm

If you or someone you know is looking for a new, meaningful job in the treatment field, the CAADE job board has links to hundreds of classified ads for jobs that are open right now. We are working with Jobcoin to provide [...]

We wanted to inform you that the Planning Committee is accepting proposals for workshops for the 2nd Annual West Coast Symposium, June 2-5, 2011 as well as the 24th CCSAD to be held September 8-11, 2011.
Target Audiences/Topics:  Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Alcohol/Drug Educators, Military Topics (WCSAD only), Marriage &Family Therapists,  Employee [...]

Looking for the Quick Fix
When you live with chronic pain it can become very frustrating when you aren’t getting the pain relief you want. I know that when I experience a pain flare up my first reaction is I want it to stop—now! Many of the pain medications were developed for acute pain conditions. It [...]

We are celebrating the life of our dear friend Charley Narcomey. Charley loved Pot Lucks!  Getting Friends and Family together was one of his favorite things to do.  In this spirit, we would like to gather together for a Celebration of His Life by having a Pot Luck in his honor.  Charley would not want [...]

Professional Workshop by Ralph Carson, PhD
The Healing Brain:
How Understanding Neuroscience Enhances Treatment Compliance

Sponsored by Focus Healthcare of Tennessee
An Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
A Center for Eating Disorders
7429 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 97421

Friday, August 27, 2010 10:30-3:30 PM EDT
Cost:  $75.00 Professionals.  $50.00 Students with ID
Lunch Provided

Learning Objectives:
Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify, utilize [...]

When you live with chronic pain it can become very frustrating when you aren’t getting the pain relief you want. I know that when I experience a pain flare up my first reaction is I want it to stop—now! Many of the pain medications were developed for acute pain conditions. It can soon become very [...]

Gratitude Cruises rock!

Snowbriety

Sea of Miracles, 2010
They found the two million year old skull of a 9 year old boy recently. They say he is a new species and perhaps defines the moment when we transitioned from ape to man. While that is astonishing, we’ve been prepped with these kinds [...]

 
Pat Moore Foundation is proud to meet ADA standards to
help clients with special needs

The Pat Moore Foundation has been providing medically managed detoxification services and residential treatment for more than 20 years.  Located in Costa Mesa, CA, its facilities now meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for accessibility.  The design includes wheelchair access [...]

www.newport-academy.com
Greetings!
Newport Academy
Monthly Educational Lecture Seriespresents
“Gender-Specific Approaches for
the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders”

Presented by:

Velvet Mangan, CADCI, NCRS
Executive Director, Safe Harbor

Barbara Nosal, PhD, MFT
Clinical Director, Newport Academy

This lecture will describe the relationship between psycho-social trauma and the early onset of addiction (particularly in young women). The differential diagnosis of co-morbid psychiatric disorders and substance abuse [...]

My idea of taking a good spiritual path and becoming a good spiritual leader is helping and supporting people to trust in themselves and their personal connections with a higher power. When we can find these connections, there are no more rules, as life is ever-changing and spontaneously evolving. We are always challenged to develop [...]