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A&E Intervention Town Hall Still Available Online
The A&E Intervention Town Hall is still available online at the Washoe County website here. Once you've reached the Washoe Channel Video page, scroll down to the program listed on April 19. The video is posted to the right of the name.
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Alcohol
and Drug Evaluations
Do you know someone who needs an alcohol or drug evaluation? The Northern Nevada Evaluation Center is a nonprofit, certified, court-approved drug and alcohol evaluation center.
Click here to visit the website.
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Would You Like to Host a Training Session
Here is a sample of topics that can be covered in a training session:
- Defining substance abuse and addiction,
- Signs and symptoms of use,
- Co-occurring disorders,
- Short and long term effects of substance abuse on the brain,
- Substance abuse impact on business,
- Codependency and enabling.
We can customize any training to meet your needs. Please call Jennifer at 324-7557 for more information.
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Dear Jennifer,
September marks the 22nd annual recognition of National Alcohol and Addiction Recovery Month. Millions of Americans lives have been transformed through recovery, and this is a time to recognize that addiction treatment can enable those with a substance abuse disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. This year's theme is "Recovery Benefits Everyone." In 2009, 4.3 million people ages 12 or older received treatment for substance use disorders according to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
The local 11th Annual Recovery Month Picnic will be held on September 24 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Park at 777 Spice Island Drive in Sparks to recognize local family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues in recovery. Please join us.
Kevin Quint
Executive Director
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Sheriff's Office Donates Forfeiture Funds
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 The Washoe County Sheriff's Office donated $20,000 from assets seized in drug cases to Join Together Northern Nevada to provide awareness to parents about local drugs trends, educate parents about the signs and symptoms of drug use and abuse, and to teach parents effective skills to use when a child is using drugs or is at risk of using drugs. Training will be be provided to various PTA/PTO groups and to parents with youth entering the juvenile justice system.
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3-Day Family Program for Family Members of Alcoholics and Addicts Comes to Reno
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JTNN has partnered with the Las Vegas Recovery Center to bring their Family Renewal Program led by Medical Director Dr. Mel Pohl to Reno for a special 3-day seminar November 3-5. This program is typically only offered in Las Vegas, and no other program of its kind is available to family members in Northern Nevada. Participants will learn about the disease of addiction, expectations of those in treatment, relapse, codependency and enabling, and how to effectively communicate with a loved one who is an addict.
The fee for the 3-day training is $50. Seating is limited to the first 50 people. Click here to view the flyer.
Please call Jennifer or Brandi at 324-7557 for more information and to reserve a seat.
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RX Take Back Events - October 1 and 29
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Join Together Northern Nevada, Reno Police Department, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and many others are hosting two prescription drug take back events in Washoe County in October. It's a safe place to drop off old prescription drugs that have been sitting in your medicine cabinet, and it helps keep them out of the hands of teens and young children. Click here to learn more about the event and to view the collection sites.
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A huge THANK YOU to those who helped with the 2nd Mu Ha - Musicians for Heroin Awareness Fundraiser
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The 2nd MuHa was a great success, and we couldn't have done it without the bands, the volunteers, the attendees, and the donations from local businesses and individuals. The event raised about $13,500, in large part due to a very generous donation from Stacie Mathewson. Thank you Stacie and every person who gave time, talent and cash to make this event a success.
The bands and solo acts:
Grant Davis
Cori Dunn
Critical Mass
Ditch the Pilot
Lenny El Bajo
Mary Kapeghian
Vince Pilcher
Smokin' Bulldogs
Special thanks to John Kapeghian
for performing as well as creating the music line-up.
MuHa Committee and Event Volunteers:
Pat Cashell
Kevin Danaher
Angie Davis
Lori Duncan
John Firestone
Diana Foley
Sandy Gordon
Sharon Irvin
John Kapeghian
Michelle LaFerriere
Diana Lee
Laura Newman
Ginger Paulsen
Tammy Rieken and family
Jill Rutherford
Stacy Shamblin
Marie Tully
Danica Warren
JTNN staff - Brandi, Eric, Jennifer, Kevin
Proceeds will be used to continue public awareness about heroin and provide assistance to family members of those with substance abuse problems.
Plans for the the 3rd MuHa are already in the works. Look for information next spring.
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Weekly Support Group for Parents of Addicts
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JTNN's parent support group continues to grow in size as new people learn of its existence. The goal of the group is to provide a safe environment for parents of addicts to share their experiences, learn from others and discover resources.
The group is facilitated by a drug and alcohol counselor and meets on Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. at JTNN's office - 811 Ryland Street.
We hope to create a similar group for youth who are affected by addicts in the family. If you know of youth who could benefit from such a group, please let us know. We anticipate the youth group will be held at the same time as the parent group.
Click here for more information.
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Reach us at:Join Together Northern Nevada 811 Ryland Steet Reno, NV 89502 775-324-7557 www.jtnn.orgVisit our blog by clicking hereJTNN is an NCADD affiliate. 
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