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• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  01/08/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3812.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  01/15/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3813.aspx

• Eating Disorders MI

  01/22/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “Eating Disorders” will be presented by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, PhD, FACOG, CRMO, ABAM; and Lori Perpich, LLP, MS Clinical Behavioral Psychology; Cognitive Behavior Therapist and EDEN Program Facilitator. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. The program will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, describe physiological consequences of eating disorders, discuss screening tools, and provide information on treatment options and resources for people with eating disorders. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Eating-Disorders-3933.aspx

• Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction MI

  01/29/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction” will be presented by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; MSW Program Director, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. Current research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation by an award-winning trauma expert will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Trauma-and-Chemical-Use-and-Addiction-3934.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  02/05/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3814.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  02/12/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3815.aspx

• Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion MI

  02/19/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion” will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of people with alcoholism. The panel members will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. (Please note: Dawn Farm is not affiliated with Al-Anon or any twelve Step organization.) This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Al-Anon-A-Panel-Discussion-3938.aspx

• Recovery From Addiction and Christian Spirituality MI

  02/26/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “Recovery From Addiction and Christian Spirituality” will be presented by Brother Edward Conlin, BSEd, CADC; Addiction Counselor, Detroit Capuchin Service System. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not.) This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Recovery-From-Addiction-and-Christian-Spirituality-3936.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  03/05/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3816.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  03/12/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3817.aspx

• Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion MI

  03/19/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion” will present a short discussion of the history of Alcoholics Anonymous followed by a lively moderated panel discussion regarding addiction and alcoholism, personal recovery, and participation in 12 Step programs. The audience will hear personal recovery stories, gain an understanding of how A.A. helps alcoholics recover, and learn to become involved with A.A. (Please note: Dawn Farm is not affiliated with A.A. or any twelve Step organization.) This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Alcoholics-Anonymous-A-Panel-Discussion-3937.aspx

• How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction MI

  03/26/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction” will be presented by Dr. Charles F. Gehrke, MD, FACP, FASAM. When all else has failed - what does work when confronted with a loved one’s addiction? What does not work? What can others do to help? What does not help? What role does an individual play in supporting another person’s recovery process? These and other questions will be addressed in order to assist participants to find effective methods to successfully support another person’s recovery, avoid enabling another person’s addiction, and maintain their own health and well-being. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/How-to-Support-Recovery-and-Not-Support-Addiction-3935.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  04/02/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3818.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  04/09/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3819.aspx

• In the Doctor's Office: Recovery Friend or Foe? MI

  04/16/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “In the Doctor's Office: Recovery Friend or Foe?” will be presented by Dr. Mark A. Weiner, MD; Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine; and Matthew Statman, LMSW, CAADC; University of Michigan Collegiate Recovery Program Manager. It's been said that the doctor’s office is a dangerous place for people in recovery from addiction. It's also been said that recovering people are terrible patients. This program will discuss whether these statements are fair and why doctors and other healthcare providers are essential allies for long term recovery. We will describe in detail how recovering people can take responsibility for their physical health and how to recruit health care providers as allies. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependenc
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/In-the-Doctor's-Office-Recovery-Friend-or-Foe%3f-3942.aspx

• Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction MI

  04/23/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction” will be presented by Rabbi Yisrael Pinson; Director, Jewish Recovery International and Editor-In-Chief, JewishRecovery.org. Does spirituality contribute to one's recovery? Does recovery contribute to one's spirituality? The combination of the values of recovery and the values of spirituality create a powerful environment that brings a healthy and meaningful life. The audience will gain an understanding of Jewish spirituality, the spirituality of recovery, the difference between religion and spirituality, and how to use both for their recovery. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Jewish-Spirituality-and-Recovery-from-Addiction-3940.aspx

• Movie Night - Bill W. MI

  04/25/2013 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  Join Greater Macomb Project VOX for movie night. Bill W., founder of AA Bill W. tells the story of William G. Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, a man included in TIME Magazine's "100 Persons of the 20th Century." Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how Bill Wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for countless others to follow. With Bill as its driving force, A.A. grew from a handful of men to a worldwide fellowship of over 2 million men and women – a success that made him an icon within A.A., but also an alcoholic unable to be a member of the very society he had created. A reluctant hero, Bill Wilson lived a life of sacrifice and service, and left a legacy that continues every day, all around the world. Tickets: $9.00 each (Tickets will NOT be mailed, you will check in at the door) Purchase tickets in advance at www.careofsem.com/events.php or by calling 586.541.CARE (2273) Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2013/Movie-Night---Bill-W-5476.aspx

• Fourth Annual Dawn Farm Ride for Recovery MI

  04/28/2013 8:00AM - 2:00PM
  The Ride for Recovery is a family fun and fitness event and a fundraiser for Dawn Farm. There will be bike rides, runs and walks with opportunities to participate at various fitness levels, including rides from 10 K to 100 K and 5 or 10 K runs/walks. Routes are along scenic, country roads and through a local Metro park. There will be five rest stops positioned along the routes, with restroom facilities, drinks, snacks and first aid. Children can enjoy activities in the Dawn Farm Community Barn from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and all can enjoy a tour of the 63 acre working farm and visit the farm animals. There will be light breakfast snacks from 7:00 to 9:30, and a "Recovery Celebration" lunch with hot food from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. The event is supported by Team MANA, a cycling team of nurse anesthetists in Michigan. This event has been endorsed by the Michigan Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports! In addition to a fun fitness event, the Ride provides an opportunity to support a critical community service. Dawn Farm provides effective, compassionate and hope-filled professional care to members of our community who struggle with alcohol/other drug problems.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Fourth-Annual-Dawn-Farm-Ride-for-Recovery-4863.aspx

• The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse MI

  04/30/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse” will be presented by Barbara Niess May, MPA, MSW; Executive Director, SafeHouse Center; and David J.H. Garvin, LMSW; Director, Alternatives to Domestic Aggression, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County. The audience will be provided with a primmer regarding batterer tactics, strategies, and core beliefs which hold the batterer accountable for his abusive behaviors while maintaining and promoting survivor safety. The program will help participants to recognize the critical importance of understanding domestic violence and alcohol/other drug use/abuse in order to safely and effectively intervene and/or interrupt the batterer's abusive behaviors and support the survivor. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/The-Intersection-of-Domestic-Violence-and-Substance-Abuse-3941.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  05/07/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3820.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  05/14/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3821.aspx

• SOC-Spirit of Compassion MI

  05/17/2013 6:00PM - 9:00PM
  SOC-Spirit of Compassion Benefit will raise money for this fund, which will be allocated to women, pregnant women and women with children. The fund will allow them access to treatment at the right time and in the right setting. Sacred Heart is one of the few providers that offers special programing for women, pregnant women and women with children. And with your help, less women and children will be turned away for treatment. Dinner and Comedian/hypnotist
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2013/SOC-Spirit-of-Compassion-5457.aspx

• The Physiology of Addiction MI

  05/21/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  “The Physiology of Addiction” will be presented by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome to attend! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each program. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/The-Physiology-of-Addiction-3939.aspx

• From Fear to Faith MI

  05/28/2013 6:30PM - 9:00PM
  In celebration of Dawn Farm’s 40th Anniversary the community is invited to a fun and informative evening that will include a reception with food, beverages and the opportunity to socialize; and a free CE presentation on “From Fear to Faith.” Dawn Farm was founded in 1973 by two men with little more than a vision and a rented farm house. Despite a non-profit climate that is forcing other programs to close, Dawn Farm Dawn Farm continues to be a place of help and hope. Dawn Farm’s success has been made possible by staying true to our core values and with the unwaveringly generous community support. This evening is an opportunity to say thank you to supporters and share what we’ve learned. “From Fear to Faith” will be presented by James Balmer, Dawn Farm President; and Jason Schwartz, LMSW, CAADC, Dawn Farm Clinical Director. This program will describe the evolution of the treatment field, discuss what can be learned from successes and failures, illustrate how mission-driven choices and rejecting fear-based program management allowed Dawn Farm to thrive. The program provides 1.5 free CE hours approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/From-Fear-to-Faith-3943.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  06/04/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3822.aspx

• Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do MI

  06/11/2013 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 occurs on the first Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: second Tuesday in January 2013,) and provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 occurs on the second Tuesdays of October, November, and January through June (exception: third Tuesday in January 2013,) provides information on what does and doesn’t help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by adolescent substance abuse therapists from Dawn Farm and Growth Works. All programs are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2012/Teens-Using-Drugs-What-To-Know-and-What-To-Do-3824.aspx

• Path to Wellness 5k run/walk and Prevention and Wellness Celebration MI

  09/14/2013 8:00AM - 2:28AM
  A day celebrating National Recovery Month and a kick-off for National Wellness week. The day starts off with the Path to Wellness 5K run/walk at 9a.m. and the rest of the day will be our Prevention and Wellness/Recovery Celebration with a resource tent, food, music, kids games and the presentation of the winners of our writing contest winners who will share their stories of recovery.
  http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Community-Events/2013/Path-to-Wellness-5k-run%2fwalk-and-Prevention-and-Wellness-Celebration-5477.aspx