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FALL 2010 CTOMPASSIOhNATE TREeATMENT FOPR ALCOHoOLISM & iDRUnG DEPENDt ENCY “I knew I was going to die…” Smokin’ Joe Frazier to Attend Turning Point’s Turning Point Alum “Home At Last!” Gala on October 7th Will Share Recovery Legendary boxer and Turning Point celebrate noteworthy Story at Gala anniversaries together If you were to run into “David After 35 years of fighting the disease S.” today, you’d be looking at a of alcohol and drug addiction, Turning typical twenty-something, subur - Point finally has a home of its own and ban, middle class guy with a job, a plans to celebrate in a big way at its girlfriend and a college class to get October 7th Benefit Gala. to. You’d never guess that, less How big? Why not invite immortal than two years ago, he was shoot - boxing champ Joe Frazier to stop by as ing heroin on the streets of he celebrates his own 35th anniversary: Newark, vaguely aware that he the Thrilla in Manila , one of the greatest would die if he couldn’t figure out fights of 20th century boxing and the how to turn his life around. third in the epic trilogy of Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier, which took place on Legendary Heavyweight Champion October 1, 1975. Smokin’Joe Frazier, 1964 USA Olympic Gold It wasn’t as if he hadn’t tried. Joe Frazier and Turning Point also medal winner and member of International share a passion for turning lives Boxing Hall of Fame. With the announcement He had—many times. He had that Joe will be in attendance, Turning Point’s checked into outpatient around. Since 1975, Turning Point has October 7th Gala has suddenly become even treated more than 37,000 New Jersey more exciting! Reserve your tickets now at treatment programs and continued on page 4 www.tpnj.org. rehabs, attended Narcotics Anonymous meetings, but Your donor dollars at work.... nothing clicked for him—yet. Barnert Medical Arts Complex Already Feels Like Home The paint was barely dry on Friday, May 14th when Turning Point’s It wasn’t as if he hadn’t tried. Administration staff reported to work for the first time at Barnert Medical Arts He had—many times. He had Complex in Paterson. By Monday morning, it seemed as if no one had skipped a checked into outpatient treatment beat. It already felt like home. continued on page 5 programs and rehabs, attended Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Dr. Manuel Guantez, but nothing clicked for him—yet. Turning Point’s “It started out with just experi - Executive Director, checks blueprints menting here and there in high with the construction school with [marijuana] and alco - crew handling hol,” David recalls. “It progressed renovations at slowly from there. When I got to Barnert Medical college, I did various drugs and Arts Complex. prescription pills and suddenly I found myself with a physical addiction to painkillers.” It kept getting worse. “I continued on page 5 In a client’s own words “I needed all the help I could get” “How Turning Point Families Dealing with Addiction Find Relief Changed My Life” I can’t tell you how much your [Family group were a tremendous help to me at a Wellness] Program helped me to get time when I needed all the help I could get. Recently, a client in Turning Point’s through some pretty rough weeks. Your I will always be grateful for that. Women’s Residential Program ana - compassion and understanding and....the These words were written by the lyzed precisely how the program had mother of a Turning Point client who helped her turn her life around. These Is your family found help through Turning Point’s are her words: Family Wellness Program. Launched Being at Turning Point has changed my struggling with on January 1st with funding from life in the following ways: First, I’ve Mountainside Health Foundation, the learned I am truly powerless over my addiction? program offers a lifeline to local fami - addiction, that I need help and a support lies who need help understanding the network. Second, I’ve learned a lot about disease of addiction and how to deal how genetics play a part in mental illness with a member who is actively using and addiction. This is of particular impor - or abusing a substance. tance to me because I am diagnosed Addiction is a deeply personal and Bipolar. Finally, and most important to me, stigmatizing experience for families, who I’m learning to open up about the wounds can help. often feel shame and the need for secrecy. of the past. In conclusion, Turning Point It’s terribly difficult to know where to has given me an opportunity for a second Call 973-239-9400 ext.195 turn. If your family needs help, call chance and for that I am truly grateful. Turning Point at 973-239-9400 ext. 195. IN MEMORIUM Alan Lauber, A Turning Point Founder, Passes on Alan Lauber, who passed away on ment of which he was particularly May 14th, lived a full life as a proud: his affiliation with Turning beloved family man, accomplished Point, of which he was a founder and business executive in the pharmaceu - on whose Board of Trustees he served tical industry and a devout Christian. for 30 years. There was one more accomplish - His daughter, Wendy, recalls that time in her father’s life. “I remember Dad talking excitedly about helping to renovate Turning Point’s first building,” she said. “Dad was pas - sionate about making treatment available to those who couldn’t other - wise afford it.” The Board of Trustees and staff of Turning Point extend sincere condo - Javier Roldan lences to Alan’s family as well as deep gratitude for his dedicated service Javier Roldan, Turning Point’s over many years and his Turning Operations Supervisor, passed Point legacy. Because of Alan’s and the away suddenly on August 20th. other founders’ determined efforts 35 Javier showed his commitment to years ago and his three subsequent Turning Point in countless ways, decades of involvement, more than earning the respect and affection of 37,000 men and women have had a the entire staff with his mischievous chance to break free of their addictions sense of humor and tireless work Alan Lauber helped found Turning Point and walk the path of sobriety with ethic. He will be deeply and sadly 35 years ago. Turning Point’s help. missed. The Point Fall 2010 2 www.tpnj.org • 973-239-9400 x158 “Love is a verb” K. J. CARROLL MEMORIAL FUND BRINGS HOPE FOR RECOVERY TO TURNING POINT CLIENTS Kevin James (K.J.) Carroll’s too-short life was filled with and reflect. Donations K. J. Carroll’s dream of passion: for playing sports and for the professional sports to K. J.’s Fund will also becoming a Turning teams he loved, for skydiving, writing poetry and lyrics, support Turning Point’s Point counselor was cut short, but his legacy will enjoying nature’s beauty, and so much more. He reveled in ongoing treatment pro - live on through his name - his family and many friends, who cherished his smile, his grams. You can make a sake memorial fund. You loyal and compassionate nature. His mantra was “Love is a donation at can make a donation at verb.” He planned to become a counselor at Turning Point www.tpnj.org or by www.tpnj.org. to help young adults struggling with alcohol and drug mailing a check payable addiction. to “Turning Point/K.J.Carroll Memorial Fund” to Turning To honor K.J.’s legacy and his dream of working with Point, Development Office, 680 Broadway, Paterson, those seeking recovery from substance abuse, his family NJ 07514. has created The K.J. Carroll Memorial Fund at Turning The Carroll family and Turning Point extend their heart - Point. Contributions to this fund will enable Turning Point felt gratitude to the following family and friends who have to build and landscape a beautiful outdoor space dedicated donated a total of $25,250 to the K. J. Carroll Memorial to K. J.’s memory at its new facility, where clients can rest Fund as of August 31, 2010. Marlu Allan and Scott Stallard Dr. Daniel and Julie Groisser William and Maureen O’Connor Ann Ayre Dr. Manuel and Katherine Guantez Neil and Constance O’Keefe Jay Beckner and Eileen Sweeny Bill and Joyce Hahnebach Donald and Sylvia Owens Thomas and Barbara Blanchard Hans and Kathleen Hanf William and Janice Pike Brant R. Cali, Ph.D. Brenda Hébert Robert and Karla Reynolds Kathleen Carroll Jersey Boys Fitness David and Nancy Richardson Kevin and Bonnie Carroll Keith and Sherry Johnson Elisa and Marc Ricks Patrice Carroll Kevin and Sheryl Jones Martin and Iris Ricks Thomas and Dr. Dzwinka Carroll David Kandall Mark Rosen Patricia Cinotti The Kelleher Foundation Robert and Annette Sandler Gail Connolly Richard and Sandra Kelly Frank and Gabrielle Scaraggi Michael and Joan Corbo Richard Kilstrom Audré Seale Betsy and Charles Cowell Arthur and Tara Leopold J. L. and Georgann Shiely Steve and Eunice Diamond Richard and Pamela Makin Marlene and David Skulnik Dennis and Gail D’Oca Ronald Matricaria Dr. Martin and Susan Sorger Thomas and Leah Dunnigan Arch and Jeannie McGill John and Brooke Sorger Sondra Engstrom Ted and Sarah Meyer Dr. Carl and Shirley Strauss Frank and Eileen Ferrari Dr. Richard Michaelson and Pete Gray Elton and Karen Strauss Victoria Fillet and Richard Konrad Montclair Golf Club Ladies 18- C. Ronald and Barbara Sturz Holer Golf Group William and Lisa Finkelstein George H.