Timberline Knolls Celebrates National Recovery Month

CHICAGO, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate National Recovery Month in September, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center is hosting a free Webinar titled "Recovery: Breaking Through the Isolation of Addiction", 7 – 8 p.m. CDT on September 1, 2011.

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"Addiction is a treatable illness and individuals can fully recover from it one day at a time for the rest of their lives," said Dr. Kim Dennis, host of the Webinar and medical director at Timberline Knolls. "People in recovery need help on a daily basis. As humans, we need to be connected to others in order to live a full life that's free from the physical, social, emotional and spiritual death that results from addiction."

The Webinar, hosted in conjunction with dailystrength.org, will give attendees advice on increasing chances for lifelong recovery.  Many individuals with co-occurring disorders will use their addictions to cope with or medicate their depression, eating disorder, bipolar disorder, or trauma.  If the co-occurring disorders are not identified and treated, the chances of long-term recovery diminishes dramatically.

"The identification and treatment of co-occurring disorders is critical for recovery," adds Dr. Dennis.  "Going to 12-step meetings, getting a sponsor and working the steps are also equally important components to recovery."

Addiction is a progressive, chronic and potentially fatal disease.  Recovery entails coming out of the isolation which characterizes addiction.  Isolation can weaken our spiritual, emotional and social selves.  The Webinar is in line with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's (SAMHSA) message that recovery is possible and tangible steps can be taken to lead a new and abundant life.

For more information or to RSVP for the Webinar, please go to http://www.timberlineknolls.org/addiction-recovery-month-webinar-registration/

About Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center:

Timberline Knolls is a leading private residential treatment center for eating disorders and substance abuse, with or without trauma, a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Expert treatment staff offers a nurturing environment of recovery for women and girls (ages 12 – 65+) on a wooded 43-acre campus in suburban Chicago. Women and families seeking Christian treatment have the option of working with a dedicated Christian therapist. For more information on Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, call us at 877.257.9611.

About DailyStrength:

DailyStrength is one of the largest online health support group communities on the Internet, with over 500 support groups in areas like depression, PTSD, addiction, loneliness, relationships, bereavement, and more. Share and learn from the experience of other members who are going through the same challenges, and talk to people who understand what it's like. Active discussion boards, journaling, photo sharing, private messaging, and supportive online Hugs are just a few of the features you'll find at DailyStrength. Membership is free, and your privacy is protected—join today.

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