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S.M.A.R.T., Inc. is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities. S.M.A.R.T., Inc. has three areas of focus: Local Prevention Council (LPC),
Parent University, and
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April is.... Alcohol Awareness Month
As a young person you are faced with many challenges. However, very few have the potential to affect your life in a more significant way than the decisions you make about alcohol and drugs. The decisions you make about alcohol and drugs will influence your health, your grades, your relationships, your job or career, maybe even your freedom. So, what can you do to protect yourself and reduce the risk of alcohol and drug problems? Here are Ten Tips for Prevention--Youth:- Don’t Be Afraid to Say No: Sometimes, our fear of negative reaction from our friends, or others we don’t even know, keeps us from doing what we know is right. Real simple, it may seem like “everyone is doing it,” but they are not. Don’t let someone else make your decisions for you. If someone is pressuring you to do something that's not right for you, you have the right to say no, the right not to give a reason why, and the right to just walk away.
- Connect With Your Friends and Avoid Negative Peer Pressure: Pay attention to who you are hanging out with. If you are hanging out with a group in which the majority of kids are drinking alcohol or using drugs to get high, you may want to think about making some new friends. You may be headed toward an alcohol and drug problem if you continue to hang around others who routinely drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, abuse prescription drugs or use illegal drugs. You don't have to go along to get along.
- Make Connections With Your Parents or Other Adults: As you grow up, having people you can rely on, people you can talk to about life, life’s challenges and your decisions about alcohol and drugs is very important. The opportunity to benefit from someone else’s life experiences can help put things in perspective and can be invaluable.
- Enjoy Life and Do What You Love - Don’t Add Alcohol and Drugs: Learn how to enjoy life and the people in your life, without adding alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drugs can change who you are, limit your potential and complicate your life. Too often, “I’m bored” is just an excuse. Get out and get active in school and community activities such as music, sports, arts or a part-time job. Giving back as a volunteer is a great way to gain perspective on life.
- Follow the Family Rules About Alcohol and Drugs: As you grow up and want to assume more control over your life, having the trust and respect of your parents is very important. Don’t let alcohol and drugs come between you and your parents. Talking with mom and dad about alcohol and drugs can be very helpful.
- Get Educated About Alcohol and Drugs: You cannot rely on the myths and misconceptions that are out there among your friends and on the internet. Your ability to make the right decisions includes getting educated. Visit Learn About Alcohol and Learn About Drugs. And, as you learn, share what you are learning with your friends and your family.
- Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example: Don’t forget, what you do is more important than what you say! You are setting the foundation and direction for your life; where are you headed?
- Plan Ahead: As you make plans for the party or going out with friends you need to plan ahead. You need to protect yourself and be smart. Don’t become a victim of someone else’s alcohol or drug use. Make sure that there is someone you can call, day or night, no matter what, if you need them. And, do the same for your friends.
- Speak Out/Speak Up/Take Control: Take responsibility for your life, your health and your safety. Speak up about what alcohol and drugs are doing to your friends, your community and encourage others to do the same.
- Get help!: If you or someone you know is in trouble with alcohol or drugs, get help. Don’t wait. You don't have to be alone.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some dates to remember: The Local Prevention (LPC) will be meeting the 4th Tuesday of every month at Southbury Town Hall Room 201 from 6pm to 8pm. ANY community member is welcome and encouraged to join! The next meeting of the 2018-2019 season is Tuesday, April 23rd. Hope to see you there!!
Upcoming Events Corner _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 KEY FACTS ABOUT OPIOIDS
- Knowledge
is power. The
more you know about opioids the better. Because you can do more for anyone
who is struggling with them.
- People in crisis need support. People addicted to opioids have a serious
medical condition that requires understanding.
- Opioid
misuse is a medical condition that requires medical solutions. Talk to your doctor
openly and honestly. He or she can help with different approaches to
managing pain, treatment options, and medical planning.
Go to www.drugfreect.org for treatment,
recovery and prevention resources. For addiction treatment 24/7 call the
Access Line: 1-800-563-4086 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Program Kicks Off in the Tri-bury Area!!!
“The Issues Live in Our Tissues”
Starting Sunday, February 18, 2018, 5:00PM-6:30PM (and every 1st &
3rd Sunday)
At The Ruby Tree Yoga Studio
670
Main Street South (Sherman Village)
Woodbury CT
WHAT is Y12SR? Yoga of 12 Step Recovery combines the physical and
spiritual practice of yoga with the practical tools laid out in twelve step
programs of recovery, providing another tool in the toolbox of sustainable
recovery and relapse prevention.
WHY combine yoga and recovery? The 12-Step Recovery model takes
a cognitive approach to recovery. The practice of yoga (which means union,
balance) is a somatic approach. Y12SR pairs both, taking a holistic approach
and says, “The issues live in our tissues” – that the body bears the burden of
addiction, the effects get “stuck” in us, and the practice of yoga can release
what is held in our bodies.
WHO can attend Y12SR Meetings? Y12SR is open to anyone and
everyone who is dealing with addiction, their own addictive behavior or who is
affected by the addictive behavior of others. All “A’s” are welcome. Beginners
are welcome! The practice that is offered is accessible to all bodies and
levels of yoga experience. The principles of safety and anonymity are upheld by
Y12SR.
WHAT are Y12SR Meetings like? Meetings are modeled after the
format of 12 step programs, the meeting starts out with a topic or reading with
discussion in a group sharing circle, followed by an intentional themed yoga
class. About half of the time will be devoted to a gentle, restorative yoga
practice.
HOW much does a Y12SR class cost? Y12SR is donation based, there
is a suggested donation of whatever amount a drop in yoga class in the area
would cost (between $15-20). No one is ever turned away. You are more important
than your money. Donations collected are split 3 ways; with a 1/3 going to the
facility where the class is held, 1/3 going to the instructor, and 1/3 going to
a non-profit organization that is working in the area of recovery and addiction
services. S.M.A.R.T., Inc. has been chosen to be the first recipient of the
proceeds from this Tri-bury Y12SR meeting.
WHEN and WHERE are Meetings Held? Y12SR Meetings are held
the first and third Sunday of the month, from 5PM to
6:30PM at the Ruby Tree Yoga Studio, 670
Main Street South (Sherman Village), Woodbury, CT.
WHO can I contact for more information?
Lisa Martland (lisa.martland@gmail.com) or Christine Granja (christinegranja@att.net). For
more information about what Y12SR is visit www.y12sr.com.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SMART Recovery meetings at UCC Southbury SMART Recovery, a 25 year old recovery program is coming to the
United Church of Christ at 283 Main Street North in Southbury. The free peer support meetings will be held
in the Parlor on Friday evenings at 7 PM, starting on December 15, 2017. The program uses a modern, science-based,
abstinence-oriented approach to the four areas people struggle with when
recovering from addictions: · Living a balanced life · Building and maintaining motivation · Coping with urges · Dealing with self-defeating thoughts, feelings and behaviors Meetings are confidential. You are not required to participate and can just watch, or jump right in
and join the conversation. A typical meeting consists of an introduction, check-in, working
time where we use SMART Recovery tools to solve problems, a check-out, and a
few minutes for socializing. You're welcome at the meeting regardless of which substance or
behavior you are addicted to. There's no need to call ahead, just turn up. For more information, call the meeting facilitators at 475-209-8100, email info@smartrecoveryct.org, or visit https://smartrecovery.org/ For additional information click here for flyer. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Southbury-Oxford C.A.R.E.S. Family Hope & Support Group BeginsC.A.R.E.S. provides free, weekly drop-in support groups for parents, families, and concerned individuals impacted by substance use disorder. Click Here to read the full article!
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Upcoming Opportunities: Teens, are you struggling with Depression and marijuana/alcohol use? Click below to learn of an opportunity to participate in an ATOM program T-TAAD study at UCONN Health, which may help!
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