July Newsletter
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Addiction Recovery Newsletter
Thank you for reading our newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest addiction recovery news.
Last Door Recovery Societies Addiction Recovery Newsletter is an invaluable resource for those seeking help with addiction. It offers helpful information on various topics related to recovery, such as relapse prevention, healthy lifestyle tips, and available support services in the community. This newsletter also features stories from people who have gone through the recovery process themselves – providing valuable insight and inspiration to those currently struggling with substance use disorders. By highlighting both local events and national initiatives that are dedicated to helping individuals in their journey toward sobriety, Last Door’s Addiction Recovery Newsletter provides a much needed sense of connection between those affected by addiction and their peers.
Alumni of the Month
I had no idea how to deal with my emotions and I masked my feelings with humour and lies. As soon as I was able and capable to think for myself I became confused, angry and constantly in a state of internal conflict. Even I became to question my behaviour and treatment of others as I came across arrogant and rude. Instead of committing to understanding who I was, I became the person I thought others wanted me to be. Being a chameleon in order to gain acceptance and gratification. I based daily and important life decisions on impulsive emotions and had little idea how to discern right from wrong. Read the rest of my story by clicking here
Recovery Month Canada
The motion for Recovery Month Canada has passed and September going forward will be Recovery Awareness Month in Canada!
To learn more about upcoming events and nationwide programming for September click the link below.
Last Door Groups Go Online
Friends and Family Group, Partners Group, Family Group, Young Adult Alumni Group, Alumni Group, all evening support groups are now online.
To read Last Doors full COVID-19 Response, click here
David’s Talks
David Pavlus is the founder and former Executive Director of Last Door Recovery Society, with over 35 years of addiction treatment experience. These are his legacy talks, a series on addiction treatment and recovery. Talks include #1 Stigma, Addiction and Dignity. #2 Early Recovery, #3 Addiction in the Family, #4 Addiction Truth and Lies.
Talk Recovery Radio
Talk Recovery airs live every Thursday at noon on 100.5 FM, Vancouver Coop Radio. Last Door produces a weekly radio show having conversations about the many pathways to addiction recovery. To end stigma we must continue to talk about recovery. Talk Recovery is in its 6th Season, thank you to all our weekly listeners and guests. Powered by #NewWestRecovery
Replay all shows at www.TalkRecoveryRadio.com
Clean Sober and Proud
Local Artists and members of the recovery community will come together to create an art piece to share the message that recovery from addiction is not only possible but beautiful too.
Celebrate the beauty of pride in recovery. Your art piece will then be on display somewhere in the West End on Pride Day August 2nd for public consumption. Also, make a sign for the first-ever Clean Sober Proud Social Distancing Pride walk on August 2nd that will also take place somewhere in the West End on Pride Day August 2nd.
Only 5 people max per 30 minutes can participate in the collective Art Mash-Up Register here
Recovery Capital Virtual Conference Speaker Announcement
- September 4th 2020 – Join us for a Nationwide Virtual Webinar.
- Up to 3,000 Attendee Spaces
- Earn CEU’s
- Canada’s NEW Recovery Capital Assessment and Recovery Management took-kit
Introducing Canada’s Addiction Recovery Capital Tool-kit
Last Door Keystone Farm-To-Table Program
Providing delicious nutritious meals for our clients and ecotherapy
