TRANSITIONS IN RECOVERY
Recovery
SUD, Process Addictions, and Mental Health issues are B a IN DISEASES B B B& B2 B> BJ BV Bb Bn Bz B
Coaching
Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences
A ccommodations
S ervices @ T ransition
LEARN MORE ABOUT AND THE WE OFFER. TRANSITIONS IN RECOVERY SERVICES
VISIT US ON THE WEB!
transitionsinrecovery.com
E ast Coast Recovery Services’ (ECRS) approach has proven extremely effective in helping clients move beyond the denial that often stands in the way of their progress in recovery. Our methods help clients face the painful truths of their addiction while keeping their dignity intact. Addicted individuals and family members reach the highest level of honesty and self-realization without being shamed into more self-deprecating and self-destructive behaviors. Our availability helps ensure our clients, families and friends with the professional help they need when they need it. Our offices have a private entrance at the side of the building. We do not bill insurance companies, so your assessment is made independent of their desires. No one may see your file without your expressed written consent.
transitionsinrecovery.com
225 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, PA 19540
.
s e
(610) 621-4432 Call Us Today!
SUD, Process Addictions, and Mental Health issues are B a IN DISEASES B Bª B¶ BÂ BÎ BÚ Bæ Bò B B B
(610) 621-4432 225 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540 CONTACT US:
Fears About Doing an Intervention? Everyone has them. Rest assured: Our training and experience can help. See our Frequently Asked Questions and Concerns to learn more.
O ur multi-faceted intervention services meet the specific needs of each unique family system. At ECRS we utilize many intervention models, developing strategies to best support your family. These services are tailored to help your family system with more impactful methods of communication. The intervention helps you identify how the disease progresses and learn how to effectively treat its different stages. SUD, Process Addictions, and Mental Health issues are brain diseases and must be treated as such. A primary fallacy here is the belief that a person must want help for intervention to succeed. We do not have to
wait until it gets so bad that someone is willing to get help — or as they say “hit rock bottom.” We help families raise the bottom. They learn how to effectively help individuals suffering from a disease process to gain insight and motivation into getting appropriate help. It’s important to understand that a person
suffering from this mental affliction will need help to make a rational decision about getting treatment. Interventions can be done as an act of love — or they can be heavy-handed. We plan a well-developed, caring, purposeful event or series of events to stop a person’s decline into the negative consequences of these diseases. transitionsinrecovery.com
INSERT 9
New study looks to pinpoint transition from prescription opioids to heroin
Stopping heroin use before it begins may be the best remedy for the country’s growing epidemic. A new study looks to pinpoint the times and ways that young people rst use the dangerous drug in hopes of strengthening prevention efforts. For three years, researchers at Wright State University tracked nearly 400 18- to 23-year-olds in Columbus, Ohio, who used illicit prescription opioids but were not opioid-dependent. Of the 362 participants, 27 eventually transitioned to heroin, a rate of 7.5 percent. “We were surprised at the number of people who transitioned to heroin,” says Dr. Robert Carlson, the study’s lead researcher. “We had really no idea of what exactly we’d be able to predict.”
Predicting risk
Researchers found several predictors of increased risk of heroin use, starting with the ways in which the opioids were being used. Those who crushed or snorted the prescription drugs were far more likely to transition to heroin. “It increases the speed at which the drug is hitting the system and makes people much more liable to becoming dependent,” Dr. Carlson says. “If people can become aware that if they even think about starting to use via a non-oral route, they are heading off on a very dangerous path.”
40
“We were surprised at the number of people who transitioned to heroin. ” - Dr. Robert Carlson, Wright State University
INSERT 9
Racial divide
The study also saw a difference in race among those who eventually turned to heroin. Despite roughly half the participants being African-American or Hispanic, all of the individuals who ultimately used heroin were white. Although the study could not determine the reasons behind such a strong racial divide, Dr. Carlson suggests that social networks, generational use and other circumstances could be signi cant factors. National data shows the heroin epidemic has increasingly hit white males the hardest. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that between 2002 and 2013, heroin use among non-Hispanic whites increased 114 percent.
Age is just a number
The new NIDA-funded study targeted 18- to 23-year-olds because they are arguably at the highest risk for substance abuse. The study did not look at other age groups. But when considering the factors that may move a person from prescription opioids to heroin, Dr. Carlson believes age is just a number. “I wouldn’t think the risk factors for transition to heroin would be much different regardless of age group,” Dr. Carlson says. While the risk factors may be the same across age groups, the most deadly effects of heroin use are not. Research has shown that those most at risk of a heroin-related overdose fall in the 25 to 44 age range.
Targeted approach
It’s important to keep in mind that the vast majority of prescription opioid users will not move on to heroin. And signi cant research is still needed to determine the social, environmental and biological factors that contribute to a person transitioning to heroin. But Dr. Carlson says he’s encouraged by the progress being made and believes the groundwork has been laid to develop effective treatment and intervention programs. “The really exciting thing to come out of this is it really gives us a rm foundation of some variables that could be targeted to prevent transition to heroin and transition to dependence,” Dr. Carlson says.
41
We will help you put the pieces back together
transitionsinrecovery.com
Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences
T ransitions in Recovery is a highly structured transitional living program that includes 24/7 supervision, on-site drug and alcohol screening, and a Recovery Enhancement Program provided by East Coast Recovery Services. TiR is a Certified Level III residence by the Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences (PARR) and abides by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences’ (NARR) National Code of Ethics. What’s Included? We provide food, transportation, recreational group activities, frequent drug and alcohol testing and East Coast Recovery Services’ Recovery Enhancement Program in the cost of living at Transitions in Recovery. To facilitate personal
responsibility and a family atmosphere, meals are scheduled at regular times — and residents are responsible for preparation and for group clean-up afterward. Our Standards Our approach is designed to: Address addiction as a chronic disease process of the brain Help the individual learn to cope with life without relying on a chemical Challenge addictive thinking and behaviors Utilize techniques backed by scientific research Intervene on relapse behavior Incorporate lifestyle changes Utilize peer support to facilitate change Challenge and intervene on impulsive behaviors
(610) 621-4432 225 E. Wyomissing Ave, Mohnton, PA 19540 CONTACT US:
Stop denying your addiction and reach out for help today
S ervices @ T ransition We develop a personalized, confidential recovery plan for each guest and include their family in this process when appropriate.
• Recovery Enhancement Program • Relapse Prevention Workshops • Family Support Workshops • Spiritual Development groups • Referrals for outpatient services • Random drug/alcohol testing
• Vocational Support • Budgeting Education
• Access to off-site 12-step meetings • Recovery Community Activities • Alumni and renewal programs • Our spacious meeting rooms are soundproofed to provide confidential peer group meetings, workshops, and house meetings. What We Offer
Transitions in Recovery provides a supportive community environment. East Coast Recovery Services provides Recovery Coaching and a personalized approach to practicing the life skills necessary for long-term recovery. The 90-day minimum with a continued variable length of stay is based on a resident’s ability to meet agreed-upon goals and specific objectives which help them gauge their progress. transitionsinrecovery.com
a n d (610) 621-4432 225 E. Wyomissing Ave, Mohnton, PA 19540 CONTACT US:
Integrated treatment works best for victims of sexual abuse who are also addicts. Researchers have found a dramatic link between the
“ 1 out of every
INSERT 4
occurrence of sexual abuse and substance abuse. According to alcoholrehab.com, “sexual abuse victims are three times more likely to suffer depression, six times more likely to suffer PTSD, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol and 26 times more likely to abuse drugs than those who have not been sexually abused.” They go on to say that one out of every six women and one in 33 men in America have been the victim of sexual assault or
6 women and one in 33 men in America have been the victim of sexual assault or rape in their lifetime. ” -alcoholrehab.com
rape in their lifetime. Integrated treatment
Treatment centers are beginning to recognize the need for integrated treatment techniques for victims undergoing substance abuse recovery. Since there’s such a high prevalence of sexual abuse among addicts, integrated treatment offers a fuller recovery for sexual abuse victims. Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is one common form of treatment. In CBT, individuals are offered psychoeducation, therapy instructing and empowering them to deal with their condition in an optimal way. Stress management tools are also helpful. Individuals can be taught to change their situations or their reactions and how to maintain appropriate personal boundaries. The regulation of emotions can be a challenge for a person who has been sexually abused. In CBT, clients learn what emotions are socially tolerable and they learn how to be flexible enough to permit some spontaneity. Survivors are also taught how to delay emotional reactions as necessary.
Individuals can be taught to change their situations or their reactions, and how to take good care of themselves.
Integrated treatment for those suffering from substance abuse addiction and sexual abuse greatly increases the chance that this person will remain sober for the long haul. They can also experience greater joy and healing than if they were treated for substance abuse alone. Those in recovery are also urged to write down leisure activities they find enjoyable and engage in those activities regularly. Clients are also encouraged to use journaling and inspirational reading to further grow in their recovery. Finally, having a supportive group of friends and family will help an individual recover emotionally from this kind of trauma. Telling their story One effective aspect of CBT is for the person to do a “trauma narrative.” In addition to telling their story by the spoken word or writing it down, they can also use drawing, painting or other art forms to communicate the trauma. The narrative can then be shared with a safe person, like a trained therapist or substance abuse counselor. The hope is that the survivor will be able to let go of some of the trauma. Healing can then take place. Another facet of CBT is behavior management training. Clients are encouraged to stay calm in an emotionally charged situation, manage their own responses, learn what limits are appropriate, handle challenging questions and learn how to prevent physical confrontations with others. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), survivors are also encouraged to do what they can to heal themselves. Good sleep and nutrition, exercise, and regular routines like starting and ending the day in a peaceful way are a good place to start for people from this background.
INSERT 4
A ccommodations
transitionsinrecovery.com
R esidents are provided fully furnished 2 or 3 bed rooms, with ample closet space and dressers. Towels and linens are also included. The entire house is served by central air. TVs and desktop computers are provided in the common areas. Spacious kitchen, bathroom and shower facilities are shared by the residents. With four large bathrooms, each one is be shared by only 3-4 residents at any given time. Laundry facilities are provided free of charge. Transitions in Recovery provides a supportive community environment. East Coast Recovery Services provides Recovery Coaching and a personalized approach to practicing the life skills necessary for long-term recovery. The 90-day minimum with a continued variable length of stay is based on a resident’s ability to meet agreed-upon goals and specific objectives which help them gauge their progress. 225 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, PA 19540 VISIT US OR CALL US
(610) 621-4432
COME HERE TO GET CLEAN
Still Effective After All These Years After 80 years, AA still works
For those seeking to break free from addiction to drugs and alcohol, one of the most widely used -- and easily accessible -- tools has been the Twelve Steps, first published in 1939 in the book,”Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism.” Not much has changed since 1939, in what the Twelve Steps require of individuals, in order to regain control of their lives. The process, known to its adherents as “working the steps,” involves taking individual responsibility for one’s actions, admitting that one is powerless to control the addiction, and seeking the help of a higher power in order to heal. The benefits of the Twelve Step method are widely known: acceptance into a fellowship of non-users who regularly attend meetings to discuss their addictions, face their actions, and atone for them through spiritual practice and forgiveness. Although Alcoholics Anonymous and its many offshoots do not conduct or allow others to conduct research into the effectiveness of the methods, the military has produced studies that show individuals who attend meetings are 60% more likely to achieve sobriety than those who do not.
Millions of men and women around the world have used the Twelve Steps to break free from a wide variety of addictions and compulsions. More than 200 self-help organizations around the world have adopted twelve-step principles for help with compulsion for, and/or addiction to, gambling, crime, food, sex, hoarding, debting and over-working, among others.
Where did the Twelve Steps come from? According to an article published by AA co-founder Bill W. in 1953, there were three primary sources of inspiration: the Oxford Groups, Dr. William D. Silkworth of Towns Hospital and the famed psychologist, William James, widely considered the father of modern psychology. The Oxford Groups, an evangelical movement which became popular in the 1920’s and early 30’s, preached concepts like absolute honesty, absolute purity, absolute unselfishness and absolute love. “The Twelve Steps could be considered a personal roadmap for achieving sobriety and serenity.”
Combining science and spirituality William James’ major contribution to the philosophical underpinnings of AA was his book “Varieties of Religious Experience.” In his book, James provided scientific validation for the concept of spiritual experiences, which he said could transform people and enable them to overcome personal defeat and find recovery. The Twelve Steps could be considered a personal roadmap for achieving sobriety and serenity and living a life of freedom from addiction to alcohol and drugs. Each of the steps is only one sentence in length, but each one contains enough universally applicable wisdom and power to fill a book. While the 12 steps has provided a path to recovery for countless alcoholics, drug addicts and others seeking to break free from addictive or compulsive behavior, they have also sparked controversy and debate over the decades. The major source of controversy is AA’s longstanding emphasis on a belief in God. AA supporters point out that, in the AA context, that means belief in “a higher power,” a belief in something larger than the self. The phrase was coined in the early years of AA.
They also practiced a type of confession, which they called “sharing,” the making of amends for harms done they called “restitution.” They believed in the value of “quiet time,” a form of meditation and seeking of God’s guidance, practiced in both group and individual settings. Dr. Silkworth spent years helping alcoholics dry out at Towns Hospital in New York City. One of his core beliefs, which he often spoke on, was the disease concept of alcoholism -- defined as an obsession of the mind combined with an allergy of the body.
“’Higher power’ doesn’t necessarily mean a deity, and those who use the steps are free to interpret that phrase as they see fit.”
“Higher power” doesn’t necessarily have to mean a deity, and that those who use the steps are free to interpret that phrase as they see fit, based on their personal beliefs. The phrase could be applied to mean the power of the group, or nature. Some AA members around the world who don’t accept faith in a god as a necessary tenet have formed their own agnostic AA groups. More than 90 unofficial, self-described “agnostic AA” groups now meet regularly in the U.S., according to Patheos.com. The debate continues. Some think the 82-year old organization has drifted away from its core principles and become too lenient, Lee Ann Kaskutas, senior scientist at the Public Health Institute’s Alcohol Research Group in Emeryville, Calif., told CharismaNews.com. “Others think it’s too strict, so they want to change AA and make it get with the times.” Newcomers to AA are often advised to “take what you need and leave the rest,” Kaskutas points out. That flexibility allows participants to put together a recovery program that fits their needs. It’s one of the reason AA still works for people, eight decades after its founding.
A C A D E M I C S O B E R L I V I N G
225 E. Wyomissing Ave, Mohnton, PA 19540
T ransitions in Recovery proudly partners with the world renowned Caron Treatment Centers to offer our structured sober living programming to both high school students as well as college students. High School Dorms Aftercare for teens in high school who struggle with substance use disorders is extremely limited. Caron Treatment Centers and Transitions in Recovery have partnered to provide a cutting edge safe and structured sober living environment to support recovery as well as the academic needs for teens to complete school. Caron provides the individual academic support virtually as well as the Intensive Outpatient clinical services. Transitions staff supervise the teens while they prepare for their day assisting them to develop life skills that support a healthier lifestyle. After school and on weekends, TiR staff and recovery coaches provide social activities that support recovery and help individuals build healthier relationships with family members while facilitating visitation and home passes.
transitionsinrecovery.com College Dorms We have found that residents can utilize the
structured support of our program to help them successfully engage in and complete college work with exceptional results in spite of past failures. The ability to balance recovery and school has proven to be invaluable for many of our alumni. Transitions and Caron, in the heart of Berks County, are surrounded by three (3) four year universities and one community college. Together we provide recovery based programming and dormitories for sober living along with academic coaching and support while taking college courses. Whether someone in treatment is looking to start college, or continue their education where they left off by picking up new courses, we have the tools in place to support their endeavors. Safe and supportive sober living has proven critical for college success. The number of alumni who have attained a college degree and even gone on to pursue graduate degrees is proof of the value of sober college dorms. (610) 621-4432 CONTACT US:
CALL US:
(610) 621-4432
OR VISIT US:
225 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540
It’s time to break your bad habits and bust throught to your sobriety.
transitionsinrecovery.com
Recovery
Coaching
What Is Coaching? A profession synthesized from the best of psychology, business, philosophy, spirituality and finance, coaching benefits individuals who want to grow. Utilizing a coach is about seeking change. Coaches focus on the present and on what to do next. People in recovery utilize specially trained coaches to help identify and achieve goals while they develop a lifestyle free from mood- altering behaviors. Why Does Coaching Work? Synergy — Client and coach become a team, focused on the client’s goals and needs. Structure — Clients take more action, think bigger and get the job done because the plan is well-thought-out and the coach provides accountability. Expertise — Coaches know how to assist clients in making better decisions and setting goals that are attainable and aligned with their values.
CALL US:
(610) 621-4432
OR VISIT US:
225 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540
BRING THE LIGHT OF SOBRIETY BACK INTO YOUR LIFE.
CALL US:
(610) 621-4432
OR VISIT US:
225 E. Wyomissing Ave. Mohnton, PA 19540
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online