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The Council  on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse of Sullivan County, Inc., also known as The Recovery Center, is a not-for-profit community-based agency whose mission is to work with all sectors of the community towards the PREVENTION, INTERVENTION & TREATMENT of alcohol, tobacco, other drug and gambling problems, and related issues.

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Sullivan County, Inc. was organized in 1977 to provide information, education and consultation to Sullivan County residents whose lives were affected by the problems of alcoholism and other drug addiction.  In response to the need for a continuum of effective treatment services, in 1985 the Council began operating the Recovery Center.  Services included a 16-bed Primary Care Unit, a 30-bed Halfway House and a Day Rehabilitation Program.

Over the years, other necessary and sought-after services were designed and developed for our clients, including: an Outpatient Clinic; Family Programs, i.e. Strengthening Families; the Safe Summer Camp and Camp Getaway Programs; Community Education; Prevention and Training; a Gambling Assessment & Counseling Program; and HIV/AIDS Outreach.

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Office for Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services
 (OASAS) Website at:

                                                      http://www.oasas.ny.gov/

"Never forget that we deal with human beings, that our first responsibility is to help each of them, individually.  We must not become so fascinated with long-range goals that we forget our prime and immediate obligation is to people."

- Marty Mann
Founder of the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence

February 12-18, 2012

Children of Alcoholics Week 

This week, Feb. 12-18, 2012 marks the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) observance of Children of Alcoholics week to celebrate the recovery of children of all ages who have found recovery from the loss and pain experienced in their childhood. This year's theme is "A Celebration of Hope and Healing" which offers hope for those who are sill adversely impacted by parental alcohol or drug addiction.

The observance of Children of Alcoholics Week is important because the NACoA estimates that 25% of all children in the United States are affected by or exposed to a family alcohol or drug problem.

Those effects can include physical illness, emotional disturbances, behavior problems, lower educational performance, and susceptibility to alcoholism or other addiction later in life, the NACoA says.

NACoA states that preschool children of alcoholics have poorer language skills. School-age children of alcoholics are at risk for being worried, distracted and absent, the group says. These children may be at greater risk of both mental and physical health risks.



 

If you wish to learn more about the warning signs of problem gambling or if you, or someone you know has a gambling problem, please contact the Recovery Center's Bettor Choice Program at 845 794-8080 ext. 122 for help. All calls are confidential.

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