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Men In Transition:  Meetings 3rd Thursday 7 - 9 PM

3/16/2014

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Does this sound familiar?

  • You feel like you've been cast aside and are of little value
  • You're antsy, irritable and a little defensive
  • Work is not fun and fun is work
  • Your drive and motivation have dropped away and you don't have a replacement strategy
  • You have worked the better part of your life for others and are wondering what is next for you
  • All of those carefully laid plans are not going to work out and your are a bit cynical.
  • Retirement was not your first choice or not at all what you had hoped for


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Lets get together and talk
You are not alone. This is an opportunity to meet once a month with others facing the same challenges. We will  tell our stories,  invent new purpose, discover new direction and distinguish new meaning.

Cost per session is by donation.
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We’ll be meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month from 7 - 9 PM at Real Caring Integrative Therapy, 535 East 4500 South #D280. Question? Call me at 801-853-8744 ext. 109.  Or better yet, email me david@realcaring.org.    RSVP as soon as possible, space is limited. 

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By David Elder, LCSW

I am a 58 year old man who knows what it is to have the bottom drop out in the later part of life. After closing the business I dedicated 33 years of my life to, I found myself at the most critical crossroad I  had ever faced. Starting over from scratch at 58. Fortunately, I have been able to discover new direction and purpose for my life. I am more fulfilled and enthusiastic about life than I have been for many years. I believe my experience, and the work we do together, can serve to open new possibility to all who attend. Come and join us in this journey.



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Get “Fat” to Stave Off Addiction: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Function in Addiction

3/8/2014

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Some of the ugliest parts of substance addiction and recovery may be due to a deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids. I’m talking about aggressive behavior, depression, suicidal ideation, memory problems, and impulsivity. Captain Joseph Hibbeln, MD, Acting Chief of the Section on Nutritional Neurosciences at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland has dedicated his career to spreading the word about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for helping people live healthier lives.

Omega-3’s in Addiction/Recovery

It is common for addicts to become malnourished as a result of their continued addiction and lack of self-care, which has a detrimental affect on their mood and behaviors. It is hypothesized that this state may catalyze and perpetuate their addictions. Researchers at University of Pittsburgh found that generational deficits of omega-3 within families can produce more mental health problems in children/teenagers, making them more susceptible to addiction. Second-generation rats with omega-3 deficiencies showed higher rates of anxiety and hyperactivity, learned at a slower rate, and had impaired problem-solving skills (Bondi et al., 2013), meaning that some adolescents may be pre-disposed to addiction because of their omega-3 deficiency.

Addiction is often referred to as a means of self-harm, or “slow suicide.” Research on suicide prevention has indicated that low omega-3 levels are associated with higher rates of self-harm, depression, and impulsivity (Garland et al., 2007). Others also found that low concentrations of DHA are linked with 62 % higher suicide risk (Xie & Innis, 2009). Dr. Hibbeln notes that low levels of omega-3s deplete the amount of dopamine that is available in the brain. Dopamine is involved in all things pleasurable, including getting high. When dopamine is low, it can “cause addicts to seek more and more drugs to get high, worsening their addiction,” says Hibbeln.


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