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Live Broadcast Crossroads Guitar Fest 2010

Tuesday-2PM EST

Wednesday- 2PM EST

John Hollis is the Founder of The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network. John Hollis is a recovering addict who got Sober and Clean doing the 12 Step program along with holistic approaches to Mind, Body and Spirit. Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network is dedicated to carrying a message of hope for people in life that need to hear hope so they can have hope.

John Hollis interviews many in the fields of music,news,events,festivals,wealth,law,holistic lifestyles,health addiction, rehabs, holistic reading, holistic thinking, holistic recovery, alternative medicine, natural healing,yoga, reiki,Natural child birth, rain forest secrets, Chinese medicine, metabolic balance, complimentary medicine, alternative medicine, yoga, and holistic education. Feel free to contact John Hollis by clicking on contact you can also call 877-799-8773 to talk with John any time.

Crossroads Centre Of Antigua / Eric Clapton

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Crossroads Centre Of Antigua / Eric Clapton

Mind,Body,Spirit and Addiction Recovery Radio

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Is Proud To Have Crossroads Centre, Of Antigua As A Sponsor For The “Rockers In Recovery”

For More Information Contact:

Kim Martin

Crossroads Centre, Antigua
P.O. Box 3592
St. John’s, Antigua, West Indies
Telephone: 1-877-318 -8834
Fax: 1-268-562-3278
Email: info@crossroadsantigua.org

History Of Crossroads Centre, Of Antigua

A letter from our founder, Mr. Eric Clapton

For many years I have visited Antigua, the beautiful Caribbean island located in the heart of the West Indies. Antigua has always been a special refuge – a safe place, a serene place where one can begin the process of healing from even the most devastating events and life situations.

As a recovering addict and alcoholic, many people over the years spoke with me about the problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse on the island. Subsequently, around 1993, I began to speak with more and more people about the possibility of founding a Centre on the island for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. There was certainly a need, and so the dream and the vision were born.

My vision was to create a Centre of the highest caliber to treat people of the Caribbean and throughout the world. The Centre would be staffed with experienced and internationally recognized professionals. The cost of treatment would be held to the lowest possible level, ensuring affordability and accessibility. And most importantly, this non-profit Centre would provide treatment scholarships for people of the Caribbean region and around the world.

Well, this vision became a reality and Crossroads opened its doors to the world in 1998. Since then it has quickly developed into an internationally recognized Treatment Centre of Excellence, providing services to individuals and their families suffering from the devastating effects of addiction.

Crossroads is like no other Treatment Centre. It is the perfect place to begin the road of recovery and utilizes a combination of effective therapies to address addiction and recovery, while capturing the spiritual serenity that many have found unique to Antigua. Within the serene, healing atmosphere individuals participate in a structured 29-day residential 12 step based program that allows clients to experience a whole person wellness approach to recovery.

We believe that the majority of individuals suffering from addiction have the capacity for recovery if given the proper foundation to begin their journey. At Crossroads we help provide that foundation.

Sincerely,

Eric Clapton

The Renewal Centre at Crossroads

The Renewal Centre at Crossroads is designed to offer people in various stages of recovery

An opportunity to revive and refresh, their recovery

The Renewal Centre at Crossroads is designed to offer people in various stages of recovery an opportunity to revive and refresh, their recovery experience. We provide a safe, supportive environment to explore various issues with an emphasis on creating balance in one’s life. Through staff facilitation and group interaction, participants experience a powerful week of self awareness and rediscovery.

All of our recovery retreats are founded in the Twelve Steps as well as the Crossroads Centre whole person approach to recovery. This means that in addition to Twelve Step studies, lectures, facilitated group discussions and individual assignments, participants are introduced to complementary therapies such as: yoga, fitness activities, meditation, and massage therapy. Our recovery retreats, while providing an opportunity for intensive self-discovery and awareness, also combine off -site activities unique to Antigua to make for an enriched experience. As our participants know only too well, Antigua is the perfect place to continue the journey of recovery.

Please note: If in recovery, these programs are designed for individuals with a minimum of 60 days of abstinence/ sobriety. People who are actively using alcohol or drugs addictively are not appropriate for this program. Crossroads Centre is an alcohol and drug-free facility and all participants are expected to adhere to this policy.

Reinvent Your Recovery Recovery is about more than just abstinence or sobriety. It involves continued growth and attention in order to develop into something that is healthy and vital, yet it is common for people in various stages of recovery to feel that there is something missing or less satisfying in their personal recovery. Through lectures, small group sessions and various complementary therapies, we will help participants reinvent their recovery experience into something that is dynamic and vibrant. All of this takes place in breathtaking Antigua West Indies, and incorporates the many sights, sounds and experiences of this nature island. Whether you are looking for quiet reflection and spiritual reconnection or shared fellowship and adventure, this renewal retreat has something to offer everyone.

The dates for upcoming renewal programs are:

November 8-12, 2010

January 18-22, 2011

March 15-19, 2011

Location Crossroads Centre Antigua Willoughby Bay Antigua, West Indies

Cost $2599 per person, single occupancy $1999 per person, double occupancy

Includes renewal program, materials, accommodation, meals and off-campus activities. While we strongly encourage participants to “unplug” from their daily life, our tropical on-site guest rooms are complete with television, phone, and wireless internet. Retreat guests will also enjoy a private pool and deck area.

For more information, please call:
Toll-free 1 877- 318 -8834

Destination Hope is a premier drug rehab center in Florida

Drug Rehab in Florida Destination Hope is a premier drug rehab « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Drug Rehab in Florida Destination Hope is a premier drug rehab

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Sep.14, 2010, under Home

Destination Hope Blog Click Here

We would like to welcome you to the Destination Hope. We know the difficulties of seeing a family member enter drug rehab and the uncertainty that goes with it. This post is meant to better acquaint the families and friends of our clients to our program, what can be expected while their loved ones are in Destination Hope, and our family program. Our staff is here to educate and guide you. Transforming what may have been a difficult or impossible situation in the past, to hope, family healing, and long term recovery for your family member in future.

Destination Hope is dedicated to using the most innovative and creative ideas for therapy to keep clients engaged in their recovery process. Our program works for those whom have never been to treatment, and the chronic relapse client. Some clients may have had numerous prior failed attempts at treatment and have a false belief their experience will be the same. Their experience has created a lack of faith in themselves and others. Destination Hope is committed to rebuilding this faith, by providing a structured environment, in which we can assist our clients in forming a foundation that will lead to long term recovery. Clients of Destination Hope attend daily group therapy, intermingled with individual therapy, as well as activities that are based in life improvement and personal growth. In the evening, clients are escorted to 12-step meetings. Clients are encouraged to begin to forge relationships, within the recovery community, that will continue when treatment is over. To contact us please call at: 877.824.0001

About Holistic Lifestyles Radio

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About

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network has been live on the air in south Florida since January 2008 and is dedicated to carrying a message of hope to people in life that need to feel hope.

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network interviews many in the fields of holistic lifestyles, health, addiction, rehabs, holistic reading, holistic thinking, holistic recovery, alternative medicine, natural healing, yoga, reiki, natural child birth, rain forest secrets, Chinese medicine, metabolic balance, mind body spirit holistic, complimentary medicine, alternative medicine, yoga, green lifestyles choices and much more.

Founder John Hollis said in a interview “This is a very powerful tool when used correctly. The miss conception is Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network is only an internet radio show. Holistic Lifestyles Radio is streaming online and syndicated to several other AM & FM radio stations around the country. Holistic Lifestyles Radio is truly multi media in the local, domestic, and international radio markets”.

John Hollis is the brain child behind many radio shows being produced today like “Rockers In Recovery”, “In The Rooms Hour”,” Ask The Interventionist” and “Healthy Relation Ship Hour”. John is dedicated to producing real radio programs that are listened to on AM & FM radio stations but are also streaming to many social media sites around the would though streamers and pod casting and live broadcast technology.

John is looking forward to one day at a time bringing more cutting edge technology to all of the Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network message . Starting in February 2011 you can watch John and his guests live on UStream, and BlogTV. We look forward to all the new Holistic Lifestyles Radio network out of the box ideas and as John Hollis and Holistic Lifestyles Radio Network always says “More Will Be Revealed.

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Live January 10th, "Spotlight on Addiction Recovery" 9-11pmEST Guest's Author Brian Daniel and Author Dan Griffin,M.A

John Hollis is the Founder of The Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show. John Hollis is a recovering addict who got Sober and Clean doing the 12 Step program along with holistic approaches to Mind, Body and Spirit. Holistic Lifestyles Radio and Health Magazine are dedicated to carrying a message of hope for people in life that need to hear hope so they can have hope.

Live Sunday 1-10-10 from 9pm-11pm Our lines will be open for calls 1-888-565-1470 Tonight's guests are:

9pm-10pm Author Brian Daniel talking about his book "The Upside of Divorce"... I suffered a divorce but was able to recover quickly and easily and published a book so that others could do the same for themselves. I titled my book just like I saw my divorce, “Yes, There IS an Upside of Divorce – It Can Be Your Second Chance at Life!”

10-11pm Author Dan Griffin, M.A., talking about his book "A Man’s Way Through the Twelve Steps"... Dan has worked in the mental health and addictions field for over a decade. His graduate work was centered on the social construction of masculinity in the culture of the 12 step approach communities. Griffin lives in Minnesota and has been in recovery for fifteen years. A Man’s Way Through the Twelve Steps is his first book.

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HOLISTIC DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION TREATMENT SPECIALIZING IN ADDICTION RECOVERY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RELAPSE PREVENTION

We can help with drug and alcohol detoxification, addiction treatment, drug and alcohol interventions, substance abuse counseling, inpatient treatment, drug and alcohol recovery, cocaine addiction, heroin addiction, prescription drug addiction, crystal meth addiction, opiate detox, alcohol detox, drug detox, long term care and more.

Take the first step and call us now at 877-799-8773 or www.holisticlifestylesradio.com

Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force is a nonprofit that goes into schools and colleges to educate students and parents.

By Rachel Gomez
Not enough action is being taken at the state and federal levels to combat the growing illegal distribution of illicit drugs and powerful prescription pills. Close to 24,000 people die of drug overdoses every year in the U.S., according to federal statistics.

Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force is a nonprofit that goes into schools and colleges to educate students and their parents about the dangerous consequences of using and mixing legal and illegal drugs. The agency brings its message to both public and private forums to focus attention on an epidemic that is killing children and adults alike. NOPE Task Force also aims to get youths addicted to drugs into treatment programs.

During this time of year, the holiday season can be hard for parents who have lost children to drugs. NOPE Task Force has a support group for them in West Palm Beach, Fla. so they can openly discuss their problems, process their feelings, and hear others talk about their situations.

NOPE Task Force believes that whether you’re a young person dealing with substance abuse or a grieving parent, you’re not alone. To find out more about NOPE Task Force, visit www.nopetaskforce.org.

Rachel Gomez is a journalist who writes for NOPE Task Force. She can be reached at gomez.rachel@gmail.com or call Rachel at 561.478.1055

Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show

Every Sunday Night on the Holistic Lifestyles Radio Show. Brian L. Schaflin graduated from City University of New York at Queens College with a degree in psychology in 1980. He then went on to complete his Masters in Social Work from Hunter College in 1982. Brian has been Licensed and Board Certified in Florida since his move in 1994.

For over 25 years, Brian has been providing counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include problems related to addiction,depression, anxiety and trauma. His goal is to create a therapeutic atmosphere where clients can feel safe addressing the areas in their lives that cause imbalance and stress. Brian's belief is that each person is unique and should be viewed with a holistic approach, balancing the needs of the mind, body and spirit. You can call Brian at 561-843-0152 . Brian accepts medicare and most insurances.



The Renew Center of Florida
Holistic Lifestyles Radio's Frequent Guest On Fridays

Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT
Clinical Director of Programs at The Renew Center of Florida
Dr. Palmer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Certified Hypnotherapist; Trained in Mediation; and has completed ground-breaking research focusing on the drive to self-starvation amongst anorexic immigrant women to the U.S.

Additionally, Palmer is a AAMFT Clinical member and has been designated to the prestigious position of AAMFT Approved Supervisor for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Approved Supervisors serve a very important role - a mentor for the next generation of marriage and family therapists. AAMFT Approved Supervisors are dedicated professionals who have obtained the rigorous educational, experiential and supervisory training required for the competent supervision of marriage and family therapists and trainees. Those who have earned the designation serve as mentors who support and nurture their supervisees' strengths and resources, and provide a learning environment that ensures thorough marriage and family therapy (MFT) training and education.AAMFT Approved Supervisors have a breadth and depth of MFT clinical and supervisory experience, and they stay involved in the professional MFT community. They are committed to refining their clinical and supervisory skills, and they participate in ongoing professional development through their affiliation with the AAMFT.

Dr. Palmer was recently nominated for President of the Palm Beach Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and has extensive experience working with eating disorders and addictions and in a variety of mental health settings including at several inpatient, residential and outpatient facilities. Her specialty is eating disorder recovery and relationships, but she works with individuals, couples, and families of those suffering from a variety of complex mental health and relational issues, and completed residency working with those with schizophrenia, DID, addictions and trauma. In the realm of eating disorders, Palmer is known for establishing the first ethnicity, culture and identity group in the U.S. at the renowned inpatient treatment facility, which earned her national recognition. She founded a successful eating disorders program called WISE at Hollywood Pavilion Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, and served as the Clinical Director. The program is one of the few in the US accepting medicare for the treatment of eating disorders. During her term participants in the program achieved extraordinary success and healing, many of them experienced long-term benefits of recovery for the first time in many years. The WISE Program (Women's Institute for Self-Empowerment and Sensible Eating) now extends to The Renew Center of Florida in Boca Raton under Dr. Palmer's leadership. The Boca Raton program is a modification of the original design, customized for the clients The Renew Center serves.

Dr. Palmer's work in the eating disorder field and beyond has been attractive to numerous magazine, television, and radio publications. She recently completed articles for publication, one of which appeared in the professional Journal of Feminist Family Therapy and Family Therapy Magazine. Additionally, Palmer founded the popular www. MyEDHelp.com in 2006. She also serves as an adjunct professor for master's and doctoral students at Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Palmer attended University of Vermont and studied philosophy and pre-medicine. She then graduated from New York University with a dual degree in journalism and sociology. She later earned a Master's degree in marriage and family therapy followed by a PhD at Nova Southeastern University. After achieving national recognition as the youngest state delegate at Miss USA in her early years, she then pursued the field of broadcast journalism. She entered an interesting career as a general assignment TV news reporter working at a variety of media outlets throughout the country; worked at The White House, where she served as an intern for the press secretary's office covering vice-presidential and presidential radio news events; had a stint at CNN in Atlanta, where she served as an editorial assistant turned weekend writer; and as a television news reporter at CBS and NBC affiliates. She later changed her life story to include a new direction that seemed more purposeful and fulfilling, at which point she reinvented her career to include a life of vitality, harmony, and to make a difference for others!

While Dr. Palmer now prefers to spend her time behind the scenes developing programs, doing research, writing articles, and helping clients to reinvent themselves and overcome obstacles, her passion has not faltered. She is dedicated to coaching and healing others on ways to manifest their dreams and aspirations in their everyday lives. She brings a breadth of knowledge, experience, compassion, and dedication to every endeavor she commits herself to.

The Renew Center of Florida
146. S. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 954-907-3446
Info@TheRenewCenter.com
www.TheRenewCenter.com

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Phone: (210) 798-2204
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Atlantic Shores Hospital
Medically Supervised Detoxification
4545 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Toll Free: 888-771-2711
Phone: 954-771-2711
www.atlanticshoreshospital.com

Brian Schaflin, LCSW
For All of Your Mental Health Needs
7200 Camino Real
Suite #104
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Cell: 561-843-0152
bschaflin@gmail.com

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Certified General Contractors
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Dive In Adventures
For That Unique and Unforgettable Diving Experience
Jonathan Gaza
222 N. Palmway
Lakeworth, Fl 33460
561-251-3883
www.diveinadventures.com

First Step Sober House
Clean and Sober Living Environment
450 SW 2nd Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-942-7414
www.1ststepsoberhouse.com

Florida Addiction Institute
Online Training for Addiction Counselors
1490 NE Pine Island Road
Unit 6-F
Cape Coral, FL 33909
239-573-0311
www.fladdictionsinstitute.org

Robert Gluck, ESQ.
Personal Injury Law Attorney
333 NW 70th Avenue
Suite 103
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Toll Free: 1-800-965-1102
954-583-8999 - Plantation & Central Broward
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Green Wave Café
Organic Raw Vegan at its Best
5221 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33117
954-581-8377
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Griffin’s Loft
For all Your Spiritual Recovery Needs
4282 S. University Drive
Davie, FL 33328
954-625-6775
www.griffinsloft.com

Hanley Center
Where Help Becomes Hope
933 45th Street
West Palm Bch, FL 33407
866-442-6539
www.hanleycenter.org

Holistic Healing Center
Relax and Rejuvenate “Your Body is Your Temple”
1590 NE 162nd Street
Suite #400
North Miami Bch, FL 33162
305-919-7877
www.holistichealing.com

Jocko’s Complete Automotive
1141 W. McNab Road
Pompano Beach, FL
954-330-7672

Lakeview Health Group
Christian Drug Rehab
2701 Gateway Drive
Suite A
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-489-2580
www.drugrehabforchristians.com

Noah’s Ark Sanctuary
Non-Profit Animal Rescue
Pet Boutique and Cat Adoptions
2217 East Atlantic Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Phone 954 788-2376
www.noahsarksanctuaryinc.org

Palm Partners Recovery Center
Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit
160 SE 6th Avenue
Suite A-1
Delray Bch, FL 33483
877-463-7067
www.palmpartners.com

The Renew Center of Florida
Hope, Healing, and Life for Individuals with Eating Disorders
146 S. Federal Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33432
954-907-9446
www.therenewcenter.com

Vital Foods
Natural Health and Beauty at Low Prices
800 NE 50th Court
Pompano Bch, FL 33060
1-800-656-4211
www.vitalfoodstore.com

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Spring Park, MN, 5538

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The Holistic Life Styles Radio Show can be heard Monday- Friday 2pm-3pm Est Saturdays 4pm-6pm Est and Sundays 9pm-11pm EST on WWNN Am Radio 1470 which provides an interactive means of involving listeners from around the world Through Blog Talk Radio, InTheRooms.com, Facebook and Pod casts on Twitter. The online magazine, radio show, and the web site work in concert, providing the latest and best information to readers and listeners and exposing our growing number of messages to the widest possible audience for maximum effect. Call today at 1-877-799-8773 to find out more information about our multi-media approach.

Holistic Lifestyles Radio and Holistic Health Magazine

Welcome To "The Holistic Life Styles Radio Show"; hosted by John Hollis. Some of our other guest hosts are South Florida psychotherapist Kristy Summers, Robyn Linn Weinstein of "Vegan Live-Food Nutrition", Daniel Lubbers Of The Serenity Group & Patrick Corona of Get fit America. Past guests include author and interventionist Ken Seeley of A&E Intervention, Rev. Leo Booth from Spiritual Concepts, and the InTheRooms.com founders RT & Kenny P., and many others in the fields of addiction & holistic lifestyles like Dr. Julian Whitaker of Whitaker Institute, Dr. Clement of Hippocrates of West Palm Beach and John Giordano Of G&G Holistic Addiction Treatment Program.

The Holistic Life Styles Radio Show can be heard Monday- Friday 2pm-3pm Est Saturdays 4pm-6pm Est and Sundays 9pm-11pm EST on WWNN Am Radio 1470 which provides an interactive means of involving listeners from around the world Through Blog Talk Radio, InTheRooms.com, Facebook and Pod casts on Twitter. The online magazine, radio show, and the web site work in concert, providing the latest and best information to readers and listeners and exposing our growing number of messages to the widest possible audience for maximum effect. Call today at 1-877-799-8773 to find out more information about our multi-media approach at www.holisticlifestylesradio.com

Thank You,
John Hollis
Director of Operations
info@holisticlifestylesradio.com
877-799-8773

The Renew Center of Florida

Dr. Lisa C. Palmer, PhD, LMFT, CHT
Clinical Director of Programs at The Renew Center of Florida
Dr. Palmer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Certified Hypnotherapist; Trained in Mediation; and has completed ground-breaking research focusing on the drive to self-starvation amongst anorexic immigrant women to the U.S.

Additionally, Palmer is a AAMFT Clinical member and has been designated to the prestigious position of AAMFT Approved Supervisor for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Approved Supervisors serve a very important role - a mentor for the next generation of marriage and family therapists. AAMFT Approved Supervisors are dedicated professionals who have obtained the rigorous educational, experiential and supervisory training required for the competent supervision of marriage and family therapists and trainees. Those who have earned the designation serve as mentors who support and nurture their supervisees' strengths and resources, and provide a learning environment that ensures thorough marriage and family therapy (MFT) training and education.AAMFT Approved Supervisors have a breadth and depth of MFT clinical and supervisory experience, and they stay involved in the professional MFT community. They are committed to refining their clinical and supervisory skills, and they participate in ongoing professional development through their affiliation with the AAMFT.

Dr. Palmer was recently nominated for President of the Palm Beach Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and has extensive experience working with eating disorders and addictions and in a variety of mental health settings including at several inpatient, residential and outpatient facilities. Her specialty is eating disorder recovery and relationships, but she works with individuals, couples, and families of those suffering from a variety of complex mental health and relational issues, and completed residency working with those with schizophrenia, DID, addictions and trauma. In the realm of eating disorders, Palmer is known for establishing the first ethnicity, culture and identity group in the U.S. at the renowned inpatient treatment facility, which earned her national recognition. She founded a successful eating disorders program called WISE at Hollywood Pavilion Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, and served as the Clinical Director. The program is one of the few in the US accepting medicare for the treatment of eating disorders. During her term participants in the program achieved extraordinary success and healing, many of them experienced long-term benefits of recovery for the first time in many years. The WISE Program (Women's Institute for Self-Empowerment and Sensible Eating) now extends to The Renew Center of Florida in Boca Raton under Dr. Palmer's leadership. The Boca Raton program is a modification of the original design, customized for the clients The Renew Center serves.

Dr. Palmer's work in the eating disorder field and beyond has been attractive to numerous magazine, television, and radio publications. She recently completed articles for publication, one of which appeared in the professional Journal of Feminist Family Therapy and Family Therapy Magazine. Additionally, Palmer founded the popular www. MyEDHelp.com in 2006. She also serves as an adjunct professor for master's and doctoral students at Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Palmer attended University of Vermont and studied philosophy and pre-medicine. She then graduated from New York University with a dual degree in journalism and sociology. She later earned a Master's degree in marriage and family therapy followed by a PhD at Nova Southeastern University. After achieving national recognition as the youngest state delegate at Miss USA in her early years, she then pursued the field of broadcast journalism. She entered an interesting career as a general assignment TV news reporter working at a variety of media outlets throughout the country; worked at The White House, where she served as an intern for the press secretary's office covering vice-presidential and presidential radio news events; had a stint at CNN in Atlanta, where she served as an editorial assistant turned weekend writer; and as a television news reporter at CBS and NBC affiliates. She later changed her life story to include a new direction that seemed more purposeful and fulfilling, at which point she reinvented her career to include a life of vitality, harmony, and to make a difference for others!

While Dr. Palmer now prefers to spend her time behind the scenes developing programs, doing research, writing articles, and helping clients to reinvent themselves and overcome obstacles, her passion has not faltered. She is dedicated to coaching and healing others on ways to manifest their dreams and aspirations in their everyday lives. She brings a breadth of knowledge, experience, compassion, and dedication to every endeavor she commits herself to.
The Renew Center of Florida
146. S. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 954-907-3446
Info@TheRenewCenter.com
www.TheRenewCenter.com

Atlantic Shores Hospital

TREATMENT FOR CHANGE
Atlantic Shores is a private free-standing substance abuse and psychiatric hospital offering a comprehensive continuum of healthcare services, including inpatient programs, medically supervised detoxification and individual, group and family therapy.

The 72-bed hospital is located less than a mile away from the renowned beaches of the Atlantic Ocean on two acres in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Semi-private living units are located in our Lakeview, Bayside, Sunrise and Oceanside wings. The facility also includes TV lounges, recreational facilities, comfortable group therapy rooms, an indoor exercise center, and outdoor facilities with tropical landscaping, benches and a beautiful gazebo. Atlantic Shores also boasts a spacious dining room, and receives nearly 100% satisfaction reports for its healthful Southern comfort and home cooking style menus.
Treatment programs include:

Chemical Dependency Programs
Psychiatric Disorder Programs
Dual Diagnosis Program
For more information about our Adult Treatment Programs,Toll-free 888-771-2711.

Atlantic Shores Hospital is licensed and accredited by the following:

Joint Commission
State of Florida
Department of Children & Families
12-Step Licensed Chemical Dependency Program

Atlantic Shores Hospital
4545 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Tel:954-771-2711
Toll Free:888-771-2711
Fax: 954-493-9998

Please note: All information is held in the strictest of confidence. We do not divulge any personal information. If you or someone in your care needs immediate assistance please call the facility for help or dial 911 in an emergency.


The public may contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints about a Joint Commission-accredited health care organization by either calling or emailing complaint@jointcommission.org

The Florida Addictions Institute is now online!

Beginning in January, 2010, the Florida Addictions Institute will offer real-time, online learning. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the instructor present. Students will have many opportunities to interact with the instructor and with each other.

The Florida Addictions Institute’s SAC 101: Substance Abuse: Causes and Treatment, begins January 5, 2010. Taught by A.W. “Chic” Bancroft, this class gives a comprehensive historical overview of substance abuse causes and treatments.

A computer with a sound card is required to take this class.

Complete information can be found at www.fladdictionsinstitute.org.

Convenient online registration can be found at http://shop.drugfreeswfl.org. To register with a check, call Susan Gill at (239) 573-0311.

Enrollment for the January 5, 2010 class ends on December 23, 2009. This will allow all participants to be trained on the ILinc Learning System used by the Florida Addictions Institute for online classes.

The Florida Addictions Institute provides the classroom training required by the Florida Certification Board. Service hours are also needed. More information is available from the Florida Certification Board, www.flcertificationboard.org.


For more information, call (239) 573-0311. We are available weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Deborah Comella

Interim Director

Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida

http://www.drugfreeswfl.org

Visit Florida Addictions Institute on Facebook!

Lakeview Health Systems

Lakeview Health Systems, one of the premier drug, alcohol and dual diagnosis treatment centers in the United States offers a Christian based recovery component called "A New Life". A New Life at Lakeview designed a program which is able to integrate traditional drug and alcohol treatment with a faith based philosophy.As a nationally recognized drug and alcohol treatment component for Christians, A New Life at Lakeview takes a holistic approach to recovery.

We look to provide each patient with individualized treatment as it relates to
the body, mind and spirit. In addition to providing each patient with a high
level of clinical and recreational health care, A New Life at Lakeview,
provides pastoral counseling, Bible study, structured prayer time and church
to address the needs of the Christian patient.In addition to the above, Lakeview Health Systems, has been awarded the prestigious "Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations.

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PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING

BY BRIAN SCHAFLIN, L.C.S.W.,P.A. 11-28-2009

The term pathological gambling is used to best describe as having an addiction to gambling. The term is also used to make a diagnosis when an individual meets the criteria of having a problem with gambling. The diagnosis is listed along with many other forms of addictions in a manual called the Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders. The criteria for pathological gambling includes: 1. a need to increase the amount of money in order to achieve the desired excitement,2. repeated unsuccessful efforts to cut back or stop,3. becomes restless and irritable when trying to cut back, 4.lies to family members, employers, and therapists, 5. has committed illegal acts such as forgery, theft, and fraud and, 6. has jeopardized relationships, job, or career opportunities. There are additional criteria listed but if 5 of the 10 that are noted in the manual are accounted for, the diagnosis of pathological gambling can be made. It is quite easy to see how an addiction to gambling can be a crossover to other forms of addiction. Whether it is alcohol, drugs, food or sex the brain does not differentiate, it ends up in the same place. This point is best made when defining addiction. Upon review of recent studies from the literature on addictions, the following definition is used. The four basic components of addiction include:1 the individual receives some form of pleasure,2 the behavior in seeking out the drug, alcohol, food, or gambling is clearly compulsive,3. there is a loss of control with use or intake, and 4.denial. The denial is not that there is use but of the resulting severity of problems with their use has on their lives.

Pathological gambling does have its own specific components that is important to note. According to the Journal of Gambling Studies there are an estimated 2 million American adults who become compulsive gamblers at some point in their lifetime. The Journal goes on to report that in any given year about 4.8 million Americans are considered problem gamblers. There are common forms of gambling that an individual can develop an addiction to. They include sports betting, lottery, slot machines, and all the other forms of casino gambling.

Pathological gambling also has its specific signs and behaviors. Compulsive gambling habits include: taking time away from family and work, quitting after feeling remorse only to start all over again, gambling until your last dollar is gone, gambling with money needed to pay bills, lying stealing or selling personal valuables to get gambling money, dreaming of the “big win” and gambling when feeling depressed.


In conclusion it is easy to see how gambling can become an addiction similarly to alcohol, drugs, food, and sex. Looking at the four components of addiction best proves the point that gambling can be classified as a disease. Therefore as with alcohol and drugs the treatment for pathological gambling according to the Journal Of Gambling Studies and the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry would include cognitive-behavioral skills training with the individual, family and in groups and if necessary medications. At the same time most professionals would agree that a 12 step recovery program is essential when developing a comprehensive treatment plan.

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