Sober Transitions

Joan Kennedy: May be appointed caregiver

Joan Kennedy's battle with alcohol has again landed her in treatment and she may end up being appointed a permanent caregiver. 

Sober Buddy: The movie

With all the media about sober buddies, sober companions and Certified Personal Recovery Assistants, it's no surprise that there is going to be a movie about it.  Sober Buddy, the movie is about a "sober buddy" who falls off the wagon and it is supposed to be a comedy.  The script isn't complete yet, hopefully, it will shed some light on how serious the relationship is between a sober buddy or as Hired Power calls them Certified Personal Recovery Assistants (CPRA's).  Hired Power has been doing this work since 2002 and was the first company to offer a roster of certified personal recovery assistants who do not fall of the wagon and provide a sincere and professional service.  We are glad that the word is out.  Now we plan on making sure that this service is taken seriously.  As the founder of Hired Power said, She would not be alive today if it wasn't for a sober companion.

Ex-'Prison Break' Actor Lane Garrison Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison

LOS ANGELES  —  Former "Prison Break" actor Lane Garrison was sentenced Wednesday to three years and four months in state prison for the drunk-driving crash that caused the death of a teenager last year. --- read more ---

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There is no shortage of articles on drunk driving accidents resulting in fatalities, but when it's the life of a 17 year old boy, taken by an irresponsible drunken and coked up 27 year old actor in Beverly Hills, people pay attention.  I've been reading comments on the public forums to see what the reactions of the general public have been to this incident, and most, want to see Garrison get the maximum penalties and the maximum punishment for his behavior.  And I agree, he shouldn't be excused from the consequences of his actions.  But, as a professional in the addiction recovery treatment industry, I would like to see more done to PREVENT these tragedies in the future, not just serve up consequences once the damage is already done.

Entertainment management professionals and agents, are typically very aware of the personal drug and alcohol habits of their clients.  They need to be informed that they can participate in the prevention of these tragic incidents at the same time as protecting the client from throwing a life of success down the drain for drugs and alcohol.  The Hired Power Certified Personal Recovery Assistant program is continually looking for opportunities to educate and provide awareness to the entertainment industry to assist them in protecting their financial investment as well as the life of their clients, and those that surround them.  When the entertainment industry begins being proactive in assisting their clients in leading a life of sobriety and mental clarity, then, and only then, will we begin to see the reduction of such tragic accidents.

Join Hired Power at the New Directions for Women Workshop

A unique workshop aimed at "Meeting the Specialized Needs of Women Pre and Post Treatment", a powerful 3-day workshop designed especially for Addiction Treatment professionals.  It is presented by New Directions for Women, one of the nation's most experienced treatment centers exclusively for women.

This workshop provides the opportunity to work intimately with 5 Nationally Recognized Interventionists that regularly refer business to treatment centers around the country.  Come prepared to:

1. Better understand the female addict's needs, pre, during and post treatment
2. Identify special steps a professional must take when working with women patients
3. Create networking relationships with other professionals to provide a more complete solution for your female patients and their families

Worshop will be held:  November 14th-16th, 2007

Location:  Hyatt Regency Suites in Palm Springs, CA

Join Nanette Zumwalt as she presents "Bridging the Gap: From Treatment to Living in Recovery" on the 16th, at 3:00pm.

For more information please visit: New Directions For Women Workshops