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August 1, 2019
Volume 2, Issue 7

K ATY AREA RECOVERY EDUCATION

Katy Area Recovery Education, 26311 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77494


Email address: info@katyrecovery.com Website: www.katyrecovery.com 832-368-5983

We’re Here to Help Families I N SIDE T HIS I S SU E


By Judy Bou Kheir We’re Here to Help Families 1
The majority of alcohol and drug abuse Delayed Rewards and Teens 1

experimentation begins in adolescence. The The Prodigal – A Community of Hope 2

difficulties that a teen may face with peer pressure,


as well as other developmental factors in this age
group can make experimentation with drugs and intervene in their child’s drug and/or alcohol abuse
alcohol look like a solution and escape. There is they will want to arm themselves with the
nothing more heartbreaking for a parent, than to necessary skills to aid in their child’s recovery.
find out that their teenager is using, and even more
heartbreaking to find that their teenager cannot Seeking medical intervention may be necessary,
stop. They’ve become addicted to their “drug of however recovery from drug and alcohol addiction
choice,” and have now lost the power of choice. It is a lifestyle. It requires change in a person’s way of
can leave parents filled with shame, guilt, remorse adapting to difficult life situations. It also requires
and hopelessness. the family system to respond in a more healthful
way.
Parents can arm themselves with the facts of
teenage drug and alcohol abuse. Parents can also KARE can assist parents with initial counseling for
connect with other parents to find support as the your teen. If you need help, please feel free to
adults bond with each other and seek answers to contact us – we provide services free of charge and
helping their teens. Once a parent decides to are ready to help your family!

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/

making delayed rewards of recovery less attractive


to teens as they are engaged in the recovery
process. KARE is a non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation that accepts tax-
deductible donations. Let us hear from you!
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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

About once per quarter Prodigal has a “teen night”


for service. This can include a teen-led worship
band, a teen testimony, and even some fantastic K AR E’s Ser vi ce Str uctur e
door prizes. Because of some recovery
testimonies, parents should be aware that the
Ed u cate our community about recovery through an
content can be PG13.
online presence, literature, presentations and
community engagement events
What prompted the name “Prodigal?” Brian says,
Con nect with area recovery entities (recovery
“Prodigal takes its name from the Prodigal story in
community organizations, law enforcement agencies
Luke 15. It’s a story that talks of a son who
and medical treatment facilities), as well as provide
basically did everything that his Father had told
teens and families contact with these resources
him not to do. The son comes to his senses, and
Ser ve Katy-area teens in whatever capacity needed so
heads home. The Father was on a hill, looking far
into the distance waiting on his son. When father they remain sober and substance-free

and son meet, the father celebrates and throws a


Mission
huge party because he is overjoyed at the return Katy Area Recovery Education (KARE) exists
of his son. The Father is God – he is waiting for us to support Katy-area teens with recovery
to return to him and when we do there is no resources, so they remain sober and
shame, no condemnation, no judgment; only joy, substance-free.
and happiness, and a celebration. That’s Prodigal
– we are waiting for you and when you show up, Vision
we great you with joy and happiness!” To position Katy, Texas as a strong recovery
community that works together, bringing
recovery resources and services to its
youth.
“We can be a voice to the
community that recovery is
available and recovery works.”
Judy Bou Kheir, Founder and Executive Director
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