Join our Family Support Group as we discuss important strategies for families who have a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder. We know first-hand that addiction and/or mental illness impacts the entire family. Connection with others who have lived similar experiences helps us learn from one another and support each other through difficult times.
This Family Support Group closely follows the "Invitation to Change" approach which was developed by the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), a national organization made up of researchers and clinicians who use evidence-based strategies to help families better interact with their loved one who is struggling. Not One More Alabama (NOMA) strongly supports the CMC approach of: SCIENCE + KINDNESS = CHANGE.
All participants of NOMA's Family Support Group receive a copy of the 20 Minute Guide which was created by the CMC for parents, partners, friends and family members who want to help a loved one change their relationship with substances. This program is for adults age 18 or older. No childcare is provided. You are welcome to bring a drink or snack.
Special thanks to St. Thomas Episcopal Church for inviting us to use their facility for this important support group. Other activities are taking place at the church on Wednesday evening so just look for the NOMA signs for directions on where to enter. We look forward to seeing you!
This Family Support Group closely follows the "Invitation to Change" approach which was developed by the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), a national organization made up of researchers and clinicians who use evidence-based strategies to help families better interact with their loved one who is struggling. Not One More Alabama (NOMA) strongly supports the CMC approach of: SCIENCE + KINDNESS = CHANGE.
All participants of NOMA's Family Support Group receive a copy of the 20 Minute Guide which was created by the CMC for parents, partners, friends and family members who want to help a loved one change their relationship with substances. This program is for adults age 18 or older. No childcare is provided. You are welcome to bring a drink or snack.
Special thanks to St. Thomas Episcopal Church for inviting us to use their facility for this important support group. Other activities are taking place at the church on Wednesday evening so just look for the NOMA signs for directions on where to enter. We look forward to seeing you!
Deke Damson is Guest Speaker at Family Support Group April 3rd
Few who interacted with Huntsville businessman Deke Damson a few years ago would have guessed he was living with the chronic, relapsing disease of addiction. He was married to a beautiful woman. They had a beautiful home and beautiful children. Unlike many who suffer with a substance use disorder, Deke had not lost his marriage, children, or career. But he was lost and close to death a number of times.
Although his substance use began in high school, it did not escalate to life threatening heights until opioids were prescribed to him as an adult. The long battle of addiction persisted until he was "sick and tired of being sick and tired." Deke entered treatment for his addiction and has been in active recovery since October 2019. He describes recovery as a constant commitment that is worth it. "There are certain things that I have to do on a daily basis to stay sober," Deke explains.
He urges anyone seeking recovery to ask for help before it's too late. And for families and friends who want to help a loved-one who is struggling with addiction, he advises them to "show them love. Don't shame us. We're our own worst enemy, so when we do something and get caught, you can't make us feel any worse than we already do. Don't pile on."
For the past few years, Deke has actively served on the Board of Directors for Not One More Alabama. He is a trained Parent/Family Coach and often helps others find support, treatment and recovery. He is the guest speaker Wednesday, April 3rd at the weekly Family Support Group at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Bailey Cove Road. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Although his substance use began in high school, it did not escalate to life threatening heights until opioids were prescribed to him as an adult. The long battle of addiction persisted until he was "sick and tired of being sick and tired." Deke entered treatment for his addiction and has been in active recovery since October 2019. He describes recovery as a constant commitment that is worth it. "There are certain things that I have to do on a daily basis to stay sober," Deke explains.
He urges anyone seeking recovery to ask for help before it's too late. And for families and friends who want to help a loved-one who is struggling with addiction, he advises them to "show them love. Don't shame us. We're our own worst enemy, so when we do something and get caught, you can't make us feel any worse than we already do. Don't pile on."
For the past few years, Deke has actively served on the Board of Directors for Not One More Alabama. He is a trained Parent/Family Coach and often helps others find support, treatment and recovery. He is the guest speaker Wednesday, April 3rd at the weekly Family Support Group at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Bailey Cove Road. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
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