Bob and the Monster is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of musician and addiction counselor Bob Forrest. Director Keidra Bahruth does a masterful job of recreating the frenetic rock and roll lifestyle of her subject with a visually engaging mix of home movie footage, animated sequences and interviews. This movie is also a […]
Recovery
Treatment for Drug Offenders — How to Make It Work!
Treatment for Drug Offenders — How to Make It Work! Event Type: Educational Event What: This free program will have three phases to this training. This opportunity will enhance and sustain your skills in working with offenders who are drug involved. The program includes two full days of face-to-face training followed by six monthly 90 […]
ADAA Recovery Month Kick-off September 11, 2013
You are cordially invited to join us for our annual Kick-Off Festival celebrating the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations’ (SAMHSA) 24th Annual National Recovery Month. The theme this year is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together on Pathways to Wellness”. Please share this information with your staff and peer mentors working in your programs. […]
SAMHSA’s 24th Annual “National Recovery Month”
Link to Register for National Recovery Day – http://adaa.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/Recovery_Month_Registration.aspx
Recovery Plan Development (Eastern Region)
Recovery Plan Development (Eastern Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: Participants will be able to help individuals in recovery identify and record individual goals, resources, strengths and skills, and resolve barriers to achieving goals in the eight life domains: Recovery from substance use or abuse, Living and financial independence, Employment and Education, Relationships and social […]
Recovery Plan Development (Western Region)
Recovery Plan Development (Western Region) Event Type: Educational Event What: Participants will be able to help individuals in recovery identify and record individual goals, resources, strengths and skills, and resolve barriers to achieving goals in the eight life domains: Recovery from substance use or abuse, Living and financial independence, Employment and Education, Relationships and social […]
National Conference on Tobacco and Behavioral Health 2014
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September is Recovery month – find out where you can join the celebration in your area
SAMHSA defines recovery from alcohol and drug problems as “a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life.” Below are highlighted some of the many recovery events occurring this month in the Central East ATTC Region to celebrate the gift of recovery. Maryland Metropolitan Baltimore’s 7th […]
Movie Review: No Kidding! Me 2!!
No Kidding! Me 2!! is both the title of a film and the non-profit organization behind it dedicated to “stomping the stigma” surrounding mental “dis-ease”. The documentary is the directorial debut of actor Joe Pantoliano, who has appeared in such films and TV series as The Sopranos, The Matrix and Memento. Pantoliano’s goal is to make brain disease “cool […]
Faith Based Role in Behavioral Health Roundtable Discussion
The Danya Institute/Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center was pleased to be able to support this effort of the Maryland faith community on July 25, 2013 at St. James Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Entitled “Where the Hurting Meet the Holy”, an outstanding group of presenters discussed “Building Community through Courage, Commitment, Compassion and Coalition.” We […]