Addiction
Join Vince On Wednesdays For His New Lecture Series – The Iceberg Theory
The Iceberg Theory A new five-part series presented by Vince DiPasquale on Wednesdays during March 2023 at noon and 7 pm via Zoom is outlined below. Links can be found here or via Vince’s Corner on The Starting Point, Inc. of New Jersey. March 1– Overview of The Iceberg Theory An overview and explanation of […]
Read More....*Announcing NEW Meeting: Nar-Anon Support Group; Mondays at 5:30
A 12-Step Program for Family & Friends of Addicts When: Monday Nights 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Where: Onsite at The Starting Point, Inc. of New Jersey Nar-Anon Family Groups are intended for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to them.
Read More....Recovery Dharma Wednesday’s at 6:30pm – 7:45pm ***NEW MEETING***
Please join Recovery Dharma on Wednesday’s at 6:30pm to 7:45pm. ***NEW MEETING*** Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer […]
Read More....Thought Of The Month August 2022 ~ “A Sense of Belonging…”
By Vince DiPasquale Embrace Silence: Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us. Bill W. August is a month dedicated to the wonderful word, retreat. People have often called it the dog days of summer. It’s a time to take a break from the […]
Read More....Thought Of The Month August 2021 ~ “The ABCs of a Spiritual Recovery”
Excerpt from “Until Today!” by Iyanla Vanzant I open my heart and mind to be aware…how my ABC’s will lift my spirit. Almighty Creator of the Universe; Beloved Father, Mother, God; Create in me a clean heart this day. Deliver me from the limitations of the ego. Exalt Your presence in my mind. Forgive all […]
Read More....2021 PODCAST: “Applying the Steps to Daily Life” ~ with Founder Vince Di’Pasquale is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel
The principles of the 12 Steps can apply to every aspect of life. They are helpful tools that give us the opportunity to reflect, get to know and love ourselves, and to be able to generously share our life with others. The Starting Point’s founder Vince DiPasquale, MA discussed how to apply the steps to […]
Read More....2021 Podcast “Who, What, When, Why, Where: Substance Abuse Treatment” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel
On Thursday, April 1, 2021, our Executive Director Loretta Depka was joined by the Executive Director of The Beacon Point Treatment Center, Joseph Curran. Like any other life-threatening disease, addiction requires serious and immediate treatment, but treatment for addiction isn’t “one size fits all.” Joe points out that there are proven science-based solutions to addiction […]
Read More....2021 Podcast “Understanding Eating Disorders” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel
Starting Point Executive Director Loretta Depka is joined by practitioner Anne Cavaliere, MA, LPC as she discusses Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. […]
Read More....2021 Podcast “Making a bet – entertainment or addiction?” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel
Listen to one man’s colorful journey of life through a gambling addiction. Starting Point Executive Director Loretta Depka was joined by revered (and recently deceased) practitioner CP Mirarchi III, LCADC as he discussed gambling and gaming addictions from his own experience, the connection to other addictions, and what family members can do to help. You […]
Read More....Opioids and the Older Adult \ “Education is Prevention” : Help The Starting Point to Share This Free Community Program
Friends, With regards to the current crisis of opiate addiction, we are battling some frightening statistics: Almost one-third of all Medicare patients — nearly 12 million people — were prescribed opioid painkillers by their physicians in 2015. That same year, 2.7 million Americans over age 50 abused painkillers, meaning they took them for reasons or […]
Read More....Thought Of The Month: Aug 2018
“The KISS Principle” By: Vince DiPasquale Some very special people taught me these messages of life. My Dad would always tell me as a child; “Relax, enjoy each moment, remember God in in charge. Don’t be afraid to fall down then you will learn how to get up.” So many teachers in my life always […]
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