Learning Mindfulness Meditation with Max By Jolene Baney Zen: /zen/ adjective A total state of focus that incorporates a togetherness of body and mind. Zen is a way of being. It’s a state of mind. Zen involves dropping illusion and seeing things without distortion created by your own thoughts. Having or showing qualities such…
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By Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM A recent report suggests no amount of alcohol: liquor, wine or beer is safe for a person’s overall health. This global analysis found that alcohol was a contributing factor to 2.8 million deaths in 2016, that’s about one in every ten deaths. Out of the 2.8 million deaths, the top…
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Drug Overdoses up 7 Percent: Why This Is a Nationwide Issue by Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, more than 72,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2017, up about 7 percent from 2016. This is alarming information, as state legislatures have passed numerous…
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Addiction can affect more than just the person who is battling the disease; it can often take an emotional and physical toll on loved ones, family, friends, and even those in the community. But your involvement in recovery efforts can have a positive impact, giving a voice and resources to those in need. If…
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Bill Ryan Sr. VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development Las Vegas Recovery Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vanessa Starr-Comiskey, National Director of Clinical Outreach LAS VEGAS, NV— Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) and its parent company, Central Recovery, are pleased to announce that Vanessa Starr-Comiskey has been appointed as the National Director of Clinical…
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Attending your first Fourth of July celebration in recovery? Read this: There’s a lot to look forward to this Fourth of July. A day off from work, fireworks, and a sunny afternoon spent with family and friends are just a few of the things that make this holiday fun. As with any major…
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By Jolene Baney I jumped out of a plane, on purpose. And while many people have skydiving on their bucket list, truth be told, I most certainly did not. A completely different motivation was pulling at me, one that both intrigued and terrified me. How would it feel to confront a significant fear that has…
DetailsMeet Oscar Lopez, Central Recovery’s Print Shop Technician Bimonthly, Central Recovery (CR), parent company to Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) and Central Recovery Press (CRP), selects an employee to be featured in the company’s “Employee Spotlight.” Employee Spotlight gives an inside look into our staff’s duties and interests. This month, CR is featuring Oscar Lopez.…
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A Firsthand Look at Being Dr. Pohl’s Assistant By Bryan Spircu My name is Bryan Spircu and I am Dr. Mel Pohl‘s personal assistant. Dr. Pohl is the Chief Medial Officer, or as I like to call him “educator in chief” at Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC). Dr. Pohl was a major force in developing…
DetailsHelp Us Build a Stronger Foundation for Recovery Join Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) as we support our favorite Las Vegas-based charity, Foundation for Recovery (FFR). FFR’s Recovery Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in the Florentine CD room. This event honors those who have…
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