August 1, 2019
Volume 2, Issue 7
Delayed Rewards and Teens “For individuals & families seeking recovery:
Recovery Research Institute provides easy-to-read Adolescent in general will have a harder time
synopses of research reports that have delaying gratification and keeping an eye on
significance in the study of recovery from rewards that may take time to earn. Adolescents
substance use disorders (SUDs). In a recently may have a more difficult time with [delayed
published article, RRI reports about the challenges rewards]. Providing motivational incentives with
associated with teen recovery from SUDs. ongoing monitoring may help adolescents
Adolescent recovery is challenging, specifically experience enough recovery-related rewards that
because of the nature of the adolescent brain. support shifts in delay discounting and more
The reward-circuit function of the brain is much enduring lifestyle changes.”
more developed than the executive function, You can read the full report here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/
The Prodigal
By Judy Bou Kheir
Prodigal is a worship service that is specifically
geared toward those who are in recovery, family
members or friends of those in recovery, someone
who has been wounded by a church or had
The Prodigal meets at The Fellowship – Cinco
difficulty with church on Sunday morning, and Ranch in “The Loft.” Service time is each Saturday,
anyone and everyone else. Brian Hummel, Campus 5:30 pm. Attendees can enjoy a cup of coffee at
Pastor at the Fellowship shares “We are the coffee shop, Kosmos, located conveniently
unashamed of our belief that Jesus Christ is the downstairs from the service.
way, the truth, and the life. He offers recovery,
redemption, grace, mercy, and ultimately freedom If you’d like to find out more about this recovery
resource, you can visit their website at:
to everyone no matter where they have been or
http://theprodigals.org/
what they have or haven’t done. We also believe
that the 12-steps are a critical tool (with biblical Address for The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch is 22765
principles) for those in recovery.” Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450