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Subject: FW:MailChimpTemplateTest-"CSRIQ2Newsle:er-July2017"

Date: Wednesday,July19,2017at2:27:39PMPacificDaylightTime

From: WilliamFurcolo

To: WilliamFurcolo

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To stage an intervention, you must first recognize when an intervention isnecessary. Generally, the sooner loved ones intervene the better. An interventionbefore a serious event occurs, such as an arrest or overdose, is ideal. However, itcan be more difficult to know when to stage an intervention without a seriousevent. In these cases, a gut feeling can be very telling. If you suspect someoneneeds an intervention, you are probably right.It is time to plan an intervention if you notice any of the following from your lovedone:

Putting themselves or others in dangerHealth problems related to substance abuseLoss related to substance abuse such as loss of employment or personalrelationshipsThoughts of suicide, self-harm, or overdose

Have a loved one struggling with addiction, but don’t know where to turn for help?You can learn more about addiction treatment options by attending a Family andFriends Education and Support Group, offered weekly at all CSRI facilities.

Have a loved one struggling with addiction, but don’t know whereto turn for help? You can learn more about addiction treatment

options by attending a Family and Friends Education and Support

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Group, offered weekly at all CSRI facilities.

If you are ready to stage an intervention, consult with a professionalinterventionist. An interventionist can help you plan the intervention, guide theteam, and lead the actual event. A professional interventionist can be especiallyhelpful if you suspect your loved one has a co-occurring mental health disordersuch as depression or bipolar disorder. Before staging an intervention:

Research intervention styles and talk to a professional interventionist. Thereare many different methods and strategies for staging an interventions.Choose your intervention team made up of close friends and family. Anintervention requires community support.Make a detailed plan and practice. Write out what you each plan to say.Manage expectations. Your loved one may not respond positively to anintervention, especially right away.

Read more about how to stage an intervention and different intervention styles.To speak with an interventionist, call CSRI at 401-314-0890.

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First responders are specially trained people who intervene to save lives indire situations, like natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Medical and militarypersonnel, police officers, and firefighters all put their lives at risk to saveothers. The nature of a first responder’s job means that this personexperiences intense stress and sees horrific events up close, far more oftenthan an average citizen.Due to the intense, stressful job and the volume of trauma they are exposedto, first responders are at a higher risk of developing a substance abusecondition. The First Responder Lifeline is an American Addiction Centersprogram which helps first responders achieve life-long recovery. Theprogram was created with feedback from real first responders to address thispopulation’s unique needs. CSRI is proud to be part of the First ResponderLifeline.

To learn about the program, call one of the following dedicated lines: Police 888.972.2704

Fire/EMS 888.731.FIRE (3473)Veterans/Military (888) 902- VETS (8387)

Corrections (888) HOPE-4-CORRECT

More Information About First Responder Lifeline

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Recovery First: Client Care in Florida

CSRI is part of a national continuum of care through American Addiction Centers.Clients are able to transfer smoothly from facility to facility, if needed.Recovery First, located in sunny Florida, provides care for adults struggling withaddiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in the greater Fort Lauderdalearea.The mission at Recovery First is healing individuals and families from thedamaging disease of drug addiction. Recovery First works with patients tocustomize a treatment program according to their clinical needs, co-occurringmental health issues, and aftercare goals. Recovery First offers all levels of care—detox, RT, PHP, IOP, and OP.During treatment, patients work on their individualized aftercare plans inpreparation for integration into the community, home life, and employment. Aftertreatment, Recovery First encourages clients to participate in alumni events, joinlocal recovery groups, attend 12-Step programs, explore Sober Livingactivities/housing, and practice relapse prevention strategies. At Recovery First,recovery is ongoing; the mission doesn’t stop.

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Using MET To Improve Motivation for Treatment

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is a form of therapy that helps peoplewho are ambivalent toward addiction treatment seek help. MET works best as aninitiation to a larger course of treatment. This therapy aims to evoke rapid,internally motivated change, so the individual is fully engaged in their recoveryprocess, which helps prevent relapse.People struggling with addiction may be unmotivated to seek help for manyreasons. They may not have experienced negative consequences yet, or if they hadsuffered negative consequences, they may be too discouraged to seek help.MET works well for specific types of substance abuse. People struggling withalcohol abuse or marijuana dependency appear to benefit most from METcombined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The process of MET appears to beless effective for people struggling with nicotine, heroin, and cocaine addiction,and among adolescents experiencing polydrug addiction and abuse.MET begins with an assessment of the new client, which uses strategies developedthrough Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a few one-hour sessions. Duringsessions, the individual sets their own goals with the guidance of a therapist whodraws on strategies developed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemstheory, client-centered counseling, and social psychology persuasion.Learn more about using MET to improve outcomes for those struggling withaddiction.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT:Brandy Bates, TreatmentConsultant

Brandy Bates is a New England nativewith over fifteen years of experiencein the human services field. For overeight years, Brandy served as aprogram director for an adolescenttreatment facility, specializing insubstance abuse and mental health

Learn More About Recovery First

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treatment.

In this role, she improved client care through evidenced based practices. Brandyunderstands the needs of those struggling with addiction and the importance ofproper treatment.Brandy is a currently a Treatment Consultant for American Addiction Centers inRhode Island and Massachusetts. As a Treatment Consultant, she helps thosestruggling with addition locate the best treatment options based on theirindividual needs and situation. She encourages people to think outside the boxand explore new treatment options. If a person qualifies for treatment at an AACfacility, Brandy will place them. If an AAC facility is not the best fit, she will stillhelp him or her find other new treatment options.Brandy is dedicated to helping clients and their families. She is a great advocatefor the substance abuse treatment field in her local area.

If you need assistance finding substance abuse treatment in the New Englandarea, call Brandy at (508) 431-0172.

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO: Rhode Island is like many other states around the country seeing staggeringnumbers of overdoses and drug and alcohol related deaths. We have a veryserious problem with Heroin and Fentanyl on our streets. This is an ideal time forpeople struggling with substance abuse to start the journey to a better life.Individuals needing assistance and families with concerns about a loved oneshould reach out for assistance today. Help and hope is available 24 hours a day,7 days a week.

Please feel free to reach outto me if you have anyquestions at:

(401) 741-3490Or via email at: pletendre@contactaac.com

Sincerely, Peter LetendreChief Executive OfficerMA, CAGS, LMHC, LCDP

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Offer a program unique in the state of RI?Offer an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) level of care?Offer Family Therapy, Support, and Participation?Provide Intervention Planning?Can help you explore best level of treatment for your situation?

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