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Service Work – Recovered 439

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What does service work mean to you?
How has it helped your program?
What kinds of service have you done?

Has your sponsor ever volunteered you for something?

Have you ever suggested served for your sponsee?
Why do you think service work helps you feel better?
What is the most unique service you ever did?

What are you doing now?

Why do you think some people think of service work as a spiritual exercise?
How has your understanding of service work changed since you were new?

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The Anonymous People

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SAVE THE DATE!! This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC!!

Students for Recovery in collaboration with the Collegiate Recovery Program at the University of Michigan , UM-CAPS, Dawn Farm, and the Washtenaw Alano Club will be hosting a reception and viewing of The Anonymous People on September 24th. The reception starts at 5pm and Movie starts at 6pm. We will fill you in with more information as we work out the details.


The Anonymous People is A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM about the 23.5 million Americans living in long-term recovery, the emerging public recovery movement that will transform how alcohol and other drug problems are dealt with in our communities.

Film Trailer: http://vimeo.com/64948005

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Jason Schwartz – Recovered 438

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We interview Jason Schwartz, Clinical Director of Dawn Farm, a local recovery center here in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.

Canton Cadlelight 5 year Anniversary Party with Barak C. as Open Talk Speaker
http://recoveredcast.blogspot.com/2013/08/canton-candlelight-celebrates-5-years.html

Join Mark S. at the Traverse City Fall Round Up on November 1-3
http://recoveredcast.blogspot.com/2013/08/join-us-at-traverse-city-round-up.html

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What Service Work Are You Doing?

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I can’t believe I forgot about the Coffee Maker!!!

Don’t Quit Before The Miracle – Recovered 437

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What does this mean to you?
Was there a point when you thought about giving up?
What happened?
Have you ever given up before?
What led you to this point of despair?
What character defect was operating?
How do you avoid getting to this point of despair?
What is the miracle?
Where do you first hear this slogan?
What step helps most for this problem?
Is there a slogan that helps?
What prayer is helpful?

For the person who is thinking about giving up, what would you say to this person?

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Join Us At The Traverse City Fall Round Up

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I will be giving the Spiritual Talk on Sunday Morning.  It would be great to see you there.  Anna and I would love spend some time with our listeners.

Traverse City Fall Roundup Flyer

Canton Candlelight Celebrates 5 Years

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On Thursday September 26 at 8:30 pm edt (-4 GMT), my home group Canton Candlelight, will celebrate 5 years of meetings. We invite you to help us celebrate. Barak will be our Open Talk speaker and he will share his experience strength and hope in recovery. There will be pizza, chicken, salad, refreshments and we ask that you bring a dish to pass. This party will be at the PC Alano located at 5936 Sheldon Road in Canton, Michigan.

Click here for flyer

Click here for more information on the club.

For more information and how to donate to underwrite the cost, email Russ M. at russ@recoveredcast.com

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How Long Did It Take To Have Your Obsession Removed?

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Recovery On Campus – Recovered 435

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What are some of the challenges to the student in recovery?


We surveyed our listeners, and they reported the following:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/analyze/?survey_id=43372304&OPT=NEW


Matt I’m going to start with you, do you have any experience in this field of students in recovery?

How about you Air, what is your story, what is your experience?

And Jason, what is your day job and what has been your experience with the young addict?


What are some of the challenges to the student in recovery?

Some challenges include

stigma

pressure to use

hostile environment

stress

Isolation from off-campus support


What are barriers to success?

What are positive signs on campus for the student in recovery?

What supports are available?

Where do students go for support?

What kind of meeting should a student look for?

What if these types of meetings are not available?

What about time, aren’t students too busy for recovery activities?

Being the youngest in the group, is this a special challenge?

What about dating, what are your suggestions?

How about sponsorship? Any guidelines?

What is the experience with parents when they find out their student is in recovery?

In 2007, 10% of AA is less than 30 years old, do you think this has changed?  Why or why not?

Don’t all students drink and do drugs, how does someone know they have a problem?

For the student, what are some red flags which indicate possible addiction?

What about al-anon, do students go to alanon too?

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