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TOPIC: Addiction
Addiction, that uncontrollable urge. For some, it becomes all consuming, swallowing up lives. What causes addiction? Is there an effective treatment? And why are some of us prone to addiction - be it alcohol, drugs or gambling- and others aren't? These are just of few of the questions we'll examine on the next Health Link. GUESTS: Rebecca Martell is the Director of The Center for Problem Gambling in Albany and a Member of the Board of Directors of The New York Council on Problem Gambling. Patricia Harrison Program Manager of St. Peters Addiction Recovery Center, Rotterdam. SPARC offers the only comprehensive program for addictions, alcohol and other drug treatment in the area, services include: Inpatient and Outpatient Detoxification, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Men's Halfway House, Dual Diagnosis Program, Outpatient Treatment, Drinking Driver Program Programs, Program Support Services and Drinking Driver Program. Christopher D. Ringwald, as a journalist for 14 years, he has written on mental health, substance abuse, health policy, and social, religious and legal issues for the Albany Times Union, Newsday, ReutersHealth, the Washington Post, Commonweal, Governing and other publications. He is author of The Soul of Recovery: Uncovering the Spiritual Dimension in the Treatment of Addictions (Oxford University Press, 2002) and Faith in Words (1997). His Times Union series on drug and alcohol rehabilitation led to legislative hearings and a new law requiring outcomes reporting. As a Kaiser Family Foundation Media Fellow in Health, Mr. Ringwald researched social and spiritual aspects of addictions treatment and studied health policy around the United States. For his book, he conducted in-depth research, visited programs in ten states and interviewed 200 clients, counselors, administrators, policy-makers and scientists. Library Journal called The Soul of Recovery, "An impressive, straightforward synthesis of diverse and controversial issues." Ringwald is a senior writer for Advocates for Human Potential, a social service research firm, and is a visiting scholar at The Sage Colleges, where he directs the Faith and Society Project. Tricia Harrison, MFA, CIT, ADT Program Manager Saint Peters Addiction Recovery Center-Rotterdam Tricia has been employed by St. Peters Addiction Recovery Center for the past 1-1/2 years directing out-patient services at the Rotterdam site. Her previous experience is with Residential Treatment-Community Access, a not-for-profit housing agency in New York City, working with mentally ill, formerly homeless, and chemically addicted individuals Web Resources
St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center, (SPARC) established in 1972, offers the
only comprehensive program for addictions, alcohol and other drug treatment in
the capital region, services include: Inpatient and Outpatient Detoxification,
Inpatient Rehabilitation, Men's Halfway House, Dual Diagnosis Program,
Outpatient Treatment, Drinking Driver Program Programs, Program Support Services
and Drinking Driver Program. For further information, call toll free
1-888-44-SPARC.
Go to their website for more info The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the information service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP.) NCADI is the world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your calls at 1-800-729-6686. Go to their website for more info Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): The Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services serves as the Single State Agency for the state of New York. OASAS oversees the states alcohol and substance abuse service delivery system, including the state's efforts to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems through more than 400 school- and community-based prevention programs. Go to their website for more info Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., makes referrals to local Al-Anon groups, which are support groups for spouses and other significant adults in an alcoholic persons life. Also makes referrals to Alateen groups, which offer support to children of alcoholics. Free informational materials and locations of Al-Anon or Alateen meetings worldwide can be obtained by calling the toll-free number (888) 4252666, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.6 p.m. (e.s.t.). Go to their website for more info Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services, Inc., makes referrals to local AA groups and provides informational materials on the AA program. Phone: (212) 8703400. Go to their website for more info National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD), offers educational materials and information on alcoholism. Provides phone numbers of local NCADD Affiliates (who can provide information on local treatment resources) via the toll-free, 24-hour HOPE LINE (800) NCAﾖCALL. Go to their website for more info National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), makes available free informational materials on all aspects of alcoholism, including the effects of drinking during pregnancy, alcohol use and the elderly, and help for cutting down on drinking. Phone: (301) 4433860. Go to their website for more info The New York Council on Problem Gambling is a not-for-profit corporation, under contract with the State Office of Mental Health and Department of Health, dedicated to increasing public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling and advocating for support services and treatment for persons adversely affected by gambling. The Council maintains a neutral stance on gambling, is governed by a Board of Directors, and is an affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Helpline: 1-800-437-1661 Go to their website for more info Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office offers information for those with gambling disorders as well as family and friends of those affected Go to their website for more info The New York Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers, Inc. Go to their website for more info |
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