On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at NCPSG’s 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil, Ian Parker shared his story of recovery from addiction. His parents, Melody and Roger, introduced him. To view the video recording of his Vigil speech click here. We also share his testimonial in full below. Thank you, Ian, for being so open about your recovery! Families empower …
On Wednesday, August 30th at NCPSG’s 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil, Keri Crossley shared her story of recovery from alcohol misuse as a teenager. Her parents, Tracy and Debbie, introduced her. To view the video recording of her Vigil speech click here. We also share her testimonial in full below. Thank you, Keri, for being so open about your …
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at NCPSG’s 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil, Nick deSpoelberch shared his story of addiction to opioids and his recovery which now has reached a decade. To view the video recording click here, and see below to read his testimonial in full. Thank you, Nick, for being so open about your recovery! Hi everyone. I’m …
On August 30 at 7pm, we will be hosting our 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil in downtown New Canaan. We are returning to our same location as years past, specifically 6 South Avenue which is bordered by a Dunkin Donuts franchise. This year, we have three new testimonial speakers who will share their stories of redemption and hope, Ian, …
Our June 14 Pathway Session with Kate Appleman, LPC, Caron, was a big success. Some of the highlights included: 1) Kate reviewed the latest studies on cannabis use, including ones that associate occasional THC use with increased risk of psychiatric disorders; 2) Clinical factors that promote recovery including motivational interviewing and contingency management; 3) Effective boundary-setting and how it can …
On Tuesday, June 5th, the CT State Senate voted overwhelmingly (32-4) in favor of HB 6699, An Act Concerning Cannabis Regulation. It now will go to Governor Lamont, who is expected to sign it into law. This bill is a big win, as many different retailers–including CBD Stores–are now banned from unethically selling THC products to minors that look like …
On May 9, the CT House passed HB 6699 overwhelmingly, with only one nay vote. While not all is good in this bill, it would require all hemp/THC products to be sold in a state-licensed MJ dispensary. By defining cannabis edible products more precisely, the bill eliminates the loophole through which gas stations, smoke shops and CBD stores have been …
On Wednesday, May 17, we hosted a Pathway Session on Interventions with Paul Gallant, CIP. Paul is a well-known interventionist in the Northeast, as he lives in Monroe, CT and has been doing intervention work for over 35 years. Paul describes intervention as “changing the course” based on love. It can occur whenever one or more members of the family …
When I asked for help at 18 during my freshman year at college, I had no interest in recovery. I had no desire to be sober, to uncover my true potential, to discover the life that would unfold for me. Instead, I just wanted the Merry-Go-Round to stop. I was in a constant cycle of trying to escape the consequences …
On April 19, we hosted our Monthly Pathway Session on setting boundaries with Amanda Craig, PhD. It was a great success, as over 50 people attended–mostly parents and recovery coaches. Given that many parents are challenged with a child living at home who is in active addiction or early recovery, this discussion was extremely useful. Amanda started off sharing how …
