In The Rooms Blogs http://blog.intherooms.com Just another weblog Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:48:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Staying Sober: How Does Social Networking Help? http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2010/06/25/staying-sober-how-does-social-networking-help/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2010/06/25/staying-sober-how-does-social-networking-help/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:48:38 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=173 Gail shares how social networking helps her stay sober.

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]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2010/06/25/staying-sober-how-does-social-networking-help/feed/ The Here’s Help Show with Footy, RT, and Kenny P. http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/07/02/the-heres-help-show-with-footy-rt-and-kenny-p/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/07/02/the-heres-help-show-with-footy-rt-and-kenny-p/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:09:06 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=141 ]]> The Here’s Help Show with Footy’s Interview of RT and Kenny P. of InTheRooms.com

Original Air Date: 6/21/09

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/07/02/the-heres-help-show-with-footy-rt-and-kenny-p/feed/ WLVJ 1040 AM Gold Coast Weekly with George West - InTheRooms Interview http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/06/30/wlvj-1040-am-gold-coast-weekly-with-george-west-intherooms-interview/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/06/30/wlvj-1040-am-gold-coast-weekly-with-george-west-intherooms-interview/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:42:12 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=133 ]]> WLVJ 1040 AM Gold Coast Weekly with George West

InTheRooms Interview with Kenny P. and RT on InTheRooms.com, and the 2009 South Florida Rally for Recovery!

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/06/30/wlvj-1040-am-gold-coast-weekly-with-george-west-intherooms-interview/feed/ New National AA Meetings Database Opens at IntheRooms http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/06/10/new-national-aa-meetings-database-opens-at-intherooms/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/06/10/new-national-aa-meetings-database-opens-at-intherooms/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:37:33 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=125 Want to know exactly where and when the next AA meeting is in your local area? Well, InTheRooms has just opened there Nation-wide listing for AA Meetings. Please follow the link to visit the AA listings: http://meetings.intherooms.com/wiki/AA_Meetings. Also, be sure to click around on the main listings page, Meetings.InTheRooms.com. There you can find similar meetings listings but for other fellowships, including: Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.

To give you an idea of how members are receiving the recovery meetings database, InTheRooms.com Member, ScottWDavenport said: “It’s great to know that the people at InTheRooms.com are working on a database that’ll not only benefit ITR members, but anyone in recovery whether they’ve heard of ITR or not – whether they want to become part of ITR or not.”

Be sure to visit the database and try out its functions. They are truly one of a kind. Mainly, anyone can update meetings date, times and locations with up to the second information. Additionally, new meetings can also be added.

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/06/10/new-national-aa-meetings-database-opens-at-intherooms/feed/ IntheRooms Cofounder Advises About Recovery on Celebrity Radio Show http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/29/intherooms-co-founder-advises-about-recovery-on-celebrity-radio-show/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/29/intherooms-co-founder-advises-about-recovery-on-celebrity-radio-show/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 17:54:06 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=113 Tonight, (Friday, May 29) one of IntheRooms Co-founders will be a guest on Khloe Kardashian’s new late night radio show, “Khloe After Dark.”  Because of their knowledge and expertise in addiction recovery, the ITR Co-founder was invited to co-guest along side music producer, Scott Storch, who recently began his recovery process. To listen to the program, it can be heard live tonight (11pm) on Miami’s Y100 radio station or streamed from the station’s website.

For those unfamiliar with Khloe Kardashian, she’s a Reality TV show star from the hit series, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Her radio talk show is geared towards covering the music and entertainment news.  For those unfamiliar with Scott Storch, he’s originally Canadian but bases his music productions out of Miami were he now resides.  Some of hits include: “Side Effects” by Mariah Carey; “Naughty Girl” and “Baby Boy” by Beyoncé; and “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent.

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/29/intherooms-co-founder-advises-about-recovery-on-celebrity-radio-show/feed/ Mark Your Calendars for the South Florida Rally for Recovery http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/27/mark-your-calendars-for-the-south-florida-rally-for-recovery/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/27/mark-your-calendars-for-the-south-florida-rally-for-recovery/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 09:46:42 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=110 Greetings ITR members. For those who may have not heard yet, IntheRooms has officially announced its “South Florida Rally for Recovery” walk, which will take place on September 12, 2009. The date was specifically chosen, as September marks National Alcohol and Recovery month. The “South Florida Rally for Recovery” is set to take place at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami, FL.

The tentative itinerary for the day is as follows:

1) The Walk - Show your support for recovery and stand up for what you believe in! Be an advocate and walk with us to show what recovery is, that today we are healthy and productive members of society!

2) The Festival - All day in Bicentennial Park, we will have wonderful food, great speakers, recovery music, exhibits, special guests and surprises.

3) The Concert - At the end of the day, we will be having Richie Supa perform his PRISM Award winning song, In The Rooms; in addition we are also having a special surprise guest, so stay tuned!

For more information and the latest updates on the The “South Florida Rally for Recovery” walk, please visit the official website, which is now up and running at http://www.rallyforrecovery.org. We look forward to seeing ITR members there, so make it date and mark you calendars. Thank you.

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/27/mark-your-calendars-for-the-south-florida-rally-for-recovery/feed/ Ken Seeley of A and E Intervention is In The Rooms http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/20/ken-seeley-of-a-and-e-intervention-is-in-the-rooms/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/20/ken-seeley-of-a-and-e-intervention-is-in-the-rooms/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 20:05:51 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=107 For those who are unaware, interventionist Ken Seeley of A & E’s hit show “Intervention” is In The Rooms and has a profile where any member can contact him. Some may think of Ken Seeley merely as the interventionist persona from the TV show, but in fact, Ken is a dedicated member of the recovery community who has spent more than two decades of his time and efforts aiding those suffering from the disease of addiction.

Perhaps what makes Ken such a brilliant interventionist is that he knows first hand the struggles of addiction. Ken himself has20 years experience of being clean and sober from his addiction now. He continues to be a beacon for the recovery community, not only as an example that successful recovery is possible, but also as a continuous voice and presence for addiction recovery.

Aside from this, Ken is also the founder and executive director of Intervention911, one of the most prominent intervention services in the nation. His membership to InTheRooms.com is another way we are trying to bring the best from the world of recovery to you online.

To read Ken Seeley’s personal and compelling piece, “My Crisis in Recovery”, or to friend Ken Seeley as a fellow member of In the Rooms, check out his profile at: intherooms.com/kenseeley.

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/05/20/ken-seeley-of-a-and-e-intervention-is-in-the-rooms/feed/ Richie Supa Wins Prism Award for In the Rooms Song http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/04/24/richie-supa-wins-prism-award-for-in-the-rooms-song/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/04/24/richie-supa-wins-prism-award-for-in-the-rooms-song/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:03:43 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=84

On Wednesday, April 23rd, the 13th Annual Prism Awards took place in Beverly Hills, CA. For those unfamiliar with the Prism Awards, they are the equivalency of the Oscars and the Grammys but for outstanding achievement in the “accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health issues, in film, television, interactive, comic book, music, and DVD entertainment,” according to the awards’ website.

One of this year’s highlights was Richie Supa’s performance of the “In the Rooms” song.  Both Richie Supa and the “In the Rooms” song were nominated for a Prism Award in the category of “Music Recording.”  When the envelope was opened and the winner announced, the crowd cheered as Richie Supa’s name, along with the “In the Rooms” song, were announced. In actuality, both Richie and Selfish Steam received Prism Awards in what was considered a tie for the category. Both founders of In the Rooms, Kenny and RT, were on hand to show their support for Richie.

Richie Supa is a world-renowned rock star that has been recording music and performing across the US and the globe for over thirty years.  His most recognized work was as lead guitarist for Aerosmith and his compilations along side Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi.  Richie wrote and recorded “In the Rooms” earlier this year especially for InTheRooms.com.

As a recovering addict, Riche Supa has openly endorsed and advocated for In the Rooms, since its inception.  If you are interested in hearing the In the Rooms song, it can be streamed live on any of the pages by clicking on the song’s play button on the top left side just above the In the Rooms logo.  Also, to find out more about Richie Supa, check out his profile “richiesupa.”

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/04/24/richie-supa-wins-prism-award-for-in-the-rooms-song/feed/ Sober Cafe Podcast: Benoit Denizet-Lewis http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/03/30/sober-cafe-podcast-benoit-denizet-lewis/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/03/30/sober-cafe-podcast-benoit-denizet-lewis/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:10:52 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=81 Benoit Denizet-Lewis is the author of America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life. (Running Time: 27 min. 07 sec.) America Anonymous is the unforgettable story of eight men and women from around the country — including a grandmother, a college student, a [...]]]> March 1, 2009 | Interviews with Authors

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Benoit Denizet-Lewis is the author of America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life. (Running Time: 27 min. 07 sec.)

America Anonymous is the unforgettable story of eight men and women from around the country — including a grandmother, a college student, a bodybuilder, and a housewife — struggling with addictions.

For nearly three years, acclaimed journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis immersed himself in their lives as they battled drug and alcohol abuse, overeating, and compulsive gambling and sexuality. Alternating with their stories is Denizet-Lewis’s candid account of his own recovery from sexual addiction and his compelling examination of our culture of addiction, where we obsessively search for new and innovative ways to escape the reality of the present moment and make ourselves feel “better.”

Are Americans more addicted than people in other countries, or does it just seem that way? Can food or sex be as addictive as alcohol and drugs? And will we ever be able to treat addiction with a pill? These are just a few of the questions Denizet-Lewis explores during his remarkable journey inside the lives of men and women struggling to become, or stay, sober.

As the addicts in this book stumble, fall, and try again to make a different and better life, Denizet-Lewis records their struggles — and his own — with honesty and empathy.

Sponsored by: Sunlight of the Spirit Music and In The Rooms

]]> http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/03/30/sober-cafe-podcast-benoit-denizet-lewis/feed/ In The Rooms, The Song, nominated for a 2009 Prism Award http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/02/25/in-the-rooms-the-song-nominated-for-a-2009-prism-award/ http://blog.intherooms.com/blog/2009/02/25/in-the-rooms-the-song-nominated-for-a-2009-prism-award/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:53:56 +0000 admin http://blog.intherooms.com/?p=77

Submitted by RT on Feb 9, 2009

We’re pleased to announce that our song, In The Rooms by Richie Supa has been nominated for song of the year at the 13th Annual 2009 Prism Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in Beverly Hills, CA. We would like to thank our loyal ITR members for downloading and listening.

The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) annually presents, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), FX Network, and News Corporation, the PRISM Awards™, a nationally-televised awards show recognizing the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction in film, television, interactive, music, DVD, and comic book entertainment. Established in 1997, the PRISM Awards honor productions that are not only powerfully entertaining, but realistically show substance abuse and addiction, as well as mental health issues.

PRISM Award submissions are put through a rigorous nomination review process, judged by members of the creative community and scientific experts for entertainment value, accessibility of the message, and scientific accuracy. The production in each category that best exemplifies these three objectives is presented with a PRISM trophy at the annual event, held in Hollywood.

The PRISM Awards also has categories to recognize actors for their outstanding performances of substance abuse, addiction and mental illness onscreen, in television and feature films. These categories expand our celebration of “the art of making a difference” to include those who use themselves and their performances as instruments to show the real-life effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and mental illness on the lives of the characters they play and their loved ones.

The PRISM Awards program features several special PRISM Awards categories, such as the Larry Stewart Leadership & Inspiration Award. Each year, the Larry Stewart Award is presented to an entertainment industry professional for leading and inspiring the industry to make a difference on drug, alcohol, tobacco, and/or mental health issues. The award is named for founding EIC Board Director Larry Stewart, a veteran writer/producer/director who was a leading light in EIC’s efforts to collaborate with the entertainment industry on promoting and facilitating the accurate depiction of health and social issues.

EIC also presents a PRISM Heritage Award for the creators and/or stars of productions released before the founding of the PRISM Awards that accurately portray drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health issues. The Heritage Award honors the legacy of accurate depiction, and spotlights creators and performers who demonstrated excellence in portraying these issues before the advent of the PRISM Awards.

The PRISM Awards encourage creators to make the most of their rights to free creative expression, while at the same time showing the reality of these health issues. As a part of the industry, EIC never wants to inhibit the creative process; however, we take pride in being the first to applaud creators who use their power and influence over their audiences wisely and responsibly, informing them while at the same time entertaining them. This is what we refer to as “the art of making a difference,” and that is what EIC and the PRISM Awards are all about.

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