Jerry Moe, National Director of Children’s Programs for the Betty Ford Center, lectured at the Pasadena Recovery Center on Friday, June 15, 2012. Moe, who has written 19 books helping families deal with addiction, emphasized education: “If we educated kids at a young age, if we give them opportunities to talk openly about what is going on, to learn problem solving skills, self-care skills, who to go to for help, and we give them these mechanisms that when they face challenges in their lives – hey, we all face challenges. But they may have some other strategies to turn to instead of turning to alcohol or drugs.” Mike Bloom, CEO of the Pasadena Recovery Center (PRC) which has treated over 6000 patients in 12 years, who invited Moe to speak at PRC, also stressed education: “You have to be educated on the illness and our job here is to provide a field where there is an opportunity to get better.” Bloom added, “it’s not a quick fix, but having the facility here does give people a chance to be away from their family for a month, sort some things out, and hopefully make some better choices.” If you or someone you love is suffering from drug abuse or alcohol dependency, call the Pasadena Recovery Center at (866) 663-3030.
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