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National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence President/CEO to Attend White House Event.

Andy Pucher, NCADD President/CEO, will participate at a special event at the White House on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Recovery Month. 

This special event, called "Recovery Month at the White House:  Celebrating 25 Years," will take place from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m EST and will be streamed live on www.WhiteHouse.gov/Live.

It is being hosted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and will feature tweets with questions for panelists in recovery.  The panel will be moderated by Laurie Dhue, a TV journalist and recovery advocate, and will include Christina Huffington, a young person in recovery; Cris Carter, former NFL player and current ESPN analyst in recovery; Ruben Castaneda, Washington Post journalist and author of S Street Rising about his recovery; and Tim Wilson, mayor of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

To submit a question on Twitter, tweet at @Botticelli44 using the hashtag #RecoveryatWH at any time prior to or during the event.

We hope you will tune in and urge others to do the same. . . spread the word about the event. 

Posted by answersforteens at 1:53 PM EDT

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September means two things the start of school and Recovery Month which Samsha defines as National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) (http://www.recoverymonth.gov) is a national observance that educates Americans on the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. The observance’s main focus is to laud the gains made by those in recovery from these conditions, just as we would those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover.

Even if your parents are still drinking and/or taking drugs you can participate in Recovery Month. There are lots of events going on such as picnics, bicycle riding, movies etc. Just visit Recovery Month on the internet and click on events. Put in your town and State and see what comes up.

Lets talk a little bit about school. Make a list of what worries you. Is it grades, social life, bullies? Not all school have counselors. So here's a site you can visit on line: https://teenlineonline.org 

Posted by answersforteens at 8:21 PM EDT

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Ok  back to "do me a favor." I want you all to go to:
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/for-alateen/how-will-alateen-help-me

And as the title says you’ll do yourself a favor.  If things are unpleasant at home, if your parents are drinking too much, or taking recreational drugs don’t suffer on your own.  Talk to other kids who are in the same boat.  Compare notes, help each other.  Just visit  the internet site listed above.  Feel free to comment about your experiences. 

Posted by answersforteens at 4:08 PM EDT

Updated: Friday, 15 August 2014 2:30 PM EDT

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NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE has some great info. You know how I am always saying you're not alone. Just watch the material below put out by NCADD. 

Testimonials: http://bit.ly/TestimonialsNCADD

Watch Testimonial Video: http://bit.ly/TestimonialVideoNCADD

Get Help for Yourself or Loved One: http://bit.ly/NCADDHelp

Posted by answersforteens at 10:39 AM EDT

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Mood:  happy

Graduation is coming up. There are proms. Sporting events gatherings will draw crowds. Unfortunately these events are often excuses to drink and do drugs. That is why some good  people created National Prevention Week. Be aware. Take good care of yourselves and if you have any questions or need help phone 800 622 2255 for 24 hour help. 

Posted by answersforteens at 7:12 PM EDT

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KSOC-TV Awareness Day Webisod

Monday, May 12, 2014 | 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time

For National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day (Awareness Day) 2014, SAMHSA will address the unique needs of young adults with mental health and substance use challenges on the Knowledge Network for Systems of Care Television (KSOC-TV).

This will be the premier webisode of the 2014 KSOC-TV season.
The Awareness Day webisode will present best practices that support the transition to adulthood for young adults, including young parents and young veterans, with mental illness and substance use disorders.

Join the tweetup to be held during the webisode using the hashtags #IGetSupportFrom or #HeroesofHope.

Watch the KSOC–TV Webisode

Posted by answersforteens at 1:11 PM EDT

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You want a good life. If addiction exists in your family visit

https://www.facebook.com/samhsa/app_227679917356169

and take the pledge not to drink or do drugs. Just add your brick with your pledge to the wall built by other teens like you. 

Posted by answersforteens at 1:50 PM EDT

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