Recovery Month Community Events: Oregon/Washington

Hands Arcoss the Bridge 2005

On Labor Day, hundreds of Oregon and Washington residents will celebrate recovery from alcohol and drug addiction when they join hands to span the Interstate 5 Bridge connecting the states of Oregon and Washington. The fourth annual Hands Across the Bridge event, set for 10-noon on Monday, Sept. 5, with ceremonies on both the Portland and Vancouver sides of the Columbia, kicks off National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Last years event drew around 1470 participants whose lives had been touched by addiction and recovery. This years event will be followed by a Recovery Rocks Celebration, with food, entertainment, booths, games and more! This event is sponsored by: The Recovery Association Project (RAP) Central City Concern, Oregon Partnership, Asian Pacific American Community Support & Service Association (APACSA)

Date 9/5/2005

Celebration Of Recovery

Oregon residents: Doubletree Jantzen Beach 909 N Hayden Island Dr. Portland, OR Washington residents: The Quay 100 Columbia St. Vancouver, WA

Recovery Month Community Events: Texas

Recovery Month Community Events: Texas

APAA – Recovery in the Ball Park , Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners
—SAMHSA Sponsored

Association of Persons Affected by Addiction and Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration/CSAT presents:
Pro-Baseball game with the first pitch thrown out for recovery,
pitchers mound presentation, 1000 seats for APAA members, the recovery community and treatment providers.

Tickets are $8.00 or $7.00 ticket with a T-Shirt for a purchase of 25 or more tickets.

Date 9/15/2005

Type of Event Professional Baseball Game, Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners

Location Ameriquest Stadium – 1-30
Arlington, Texas

Pre-game presentation
Pitchers Mound presentation
Public Service Announcement
First Pitch for Recovery
message: Recovery at Work – Recovery Partners make Recovery Reality

Primary Contact Xochi Guerra
2438 Butler, Suite 120,
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 634-2722

Xguerra@apaarecovery.org

Teens Three Times More Likely to Become Compulsive Gamblers

MORE TEENS ARE GAMBLING

Researchers have found that the more exposure a child has to gambling, the more likely he or she will become a compulsive gambler – as a teen and into adulthood. While 4 percent to 5 percent of adult gamblers will develop a serious gambling problem, underage gamblers are three times as likely as adults to become compulsive gamblers.

The first generation to grow up with legalized gambling is creating a rising number of teens with gambling addictions. While other addictions such as cigarettes and drugs are fought with warning labels and celebrity ads on TV, parents and educators have not figured out how to reach teens addicted to gambling.

MORE TEENS ARE GAMBLING

Is alcohol a problem for me?

Is alcohol a problem for me?

You have a “drinking problem” when drinking causes problems in your life or health. Drinking alcohol affects your judgment, energy level, work performance and health. Even small amounts of alcohol may be a problem if you:

Have any short- or long-term health problems
Are taking medicines (even over-the-counter or herbal medicines)
Have people in your family who have a problem with alcohol
Have had problems in your life or health because of alcohol
Feel down or depressed

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South Florida RecoveryFest 05

South Florida RecoveryFest 05 will be held at the prestigious Mizner Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida. The festival hours will be from 3PM until 11PM. This is a free event that is open to general public. Music, recovery speakers, music, food, music, health & wellness boothes, free screening & information, kids activities, music, and fun, fun, fun. Last years event had over 6500 attendees.

Date:9/24/2005

Recovery Celebration Music Festival, & Prevention Wellness Fair

Location:
Mizner Park Amphitheater433 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432

Program Agenda:
Gates will be open from 3:00pm until 11:00pm Rain or ShineMusical acts on the hourRecovery speakers every hourHealth & Wellness Boothes all dayKids activities from 3:00pm – 8:00pm

Web Site
RecoveryFest ‘05