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The following material on Military and Veterans was developed as part of our 2006 Recovery Month Toolkit.
Of the millions of men and women in the military who put their lives on the line for the United States every day, many have a substance use disorder in addition to a mental illness. During 2002, approximately 18 percent of military personnel were heavy drinkers of alcohol and 12.3 percent were dependent on alcohol. In addition, roughly 7 percent of military personnel reported using illegal drugs in the past 12 months.1
I quit drinking 11 years ago, after a major dose of reality. That reality was that partying was no longer "cool." My family and friends lived in a constant state of fear, brought on by my violent episodes when I was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. I tried suicide; I've overdosed, and was homeless for over a year. But none of that made me realize that I had a problem, until a police officer took my children out of our home for their own protection. I would end up going through the court system and heard from these children how they lived in fear, never knowing what to expect. I finally realized that my drinking was no longer destroying my own life, but everyone who was around me was also affected. I spent a life of "taking" from the ones I supposedly loved. I took their possessions, I took their money, and then I took their souls. Today, I try to live a life of "giving." I share my story through the books I've written (Damaged Merchandise; Poems and Stories of an Alcoholic Addict and War Zone, Backing Out of Hell) and through poetry and short stories on various Web sites. With sobriety, I've come to realize it's not about perfection, just progression; it's not about the destination, just the journey; and it's not about the goal, just the effort. Looking back, I've come a long way in 11 years. And it was all because I admitted I was powerless over alcohol and I turned my life over to my Higher Power.
Dave Harm
Author, Poet, Editor
Yet there is hope, because like other chronic mental disorders, substance use disorders are medical conditions that can be treated effectively.2 In fact, people who are in recovery can spread a positive message to others, telling people what to expect from treatment and demonstrating that treatment is effective and recovery is possible.
Substance use disorders are comprised of the dependence on or abuse of alcohol and/or drugs. Dependence on and abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs, which include the nonmedical use of prescription drugs, are defined using the American Psychiatric Association's criteria specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV). Dependence indicates a more severe substance problem than abuse; individuals are classified with abuse of a certain substance only if they are not dependent on the substance.3 For more information on the criteria used in defining dependence and abuse, consult the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which is available on the Web at www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh.htm.
Much has been written about substance abuse, dependence, and addiction; many studies have used different terminology to explain their findings. To foster a greater understanding and avoid perpetuating the stigma associated with these conditions, the phrase "substance use disorders" is used as an umbrella term to encompass all of these concepts.
Even after their military service ends, veterans can be extremely susceptible to substance use disorders. Trends suggest that the prevalence of substance use disorders among veterans may be rising. This is due to several factors, including that drug use disorders are more common among people born after World War II.4 The total number of patients in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system with a substance use disorder was 485,092 in fiscal year 2002.5 Veterans with substance use disorders accounted for approximately 12 percent of VA patients and about 25 percent of total VA expenditures, or $4.2 billion.6 Studies have shown that people, particularly men, who experience a stressful event related to their occupations are at risk for developing alcohol dependence.7 Stress can have a large impact on members of the military who develop a substance use disorder. Such stress includes the physical or mental challenges of their service, exposure to trauma associated with combat, or a struggle to juggle military and family responsibilities.8 One study found that although women in the military did not associate levels of stress at work with substance use, they did experience a connection between the stress associated with being a woman in the military with illicit drug use and cigarette use.9
For some people, notice of impending deployment unleashes a multitude of reactions. While they are generally mild and momentary, the fear and uncertainty of looming deployment causes a more severe response in a minority of cases. In this group, a sizeable amount of people will turn to substance use to suppress the emotions caused by the news of deployment.10 This underscores the need to further understand the nature of substance use disorders among military personnel.
In addition to stress, serious psychological distress (SPD) is highly correlated with substance use disorders. People with a substance use disorder and SPD at the same time are said to have a co-occurring disorder.
Meeting the criteria for SPD indicates that a person exhibits high levels of distress due to any type of mental problem, which may include general symptoms related to phobia, anxiety, or depression.11 For more information on these criteria, consult the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which is available on the Web at www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh.htm. Additionally, the National Mental Health Association (NMHA) goes into greater depth about the types of mental health problems that correlate with substance use disorders on its Web site at www.nmha.org.
Adults with SPD are more likely than those without to be dependent on or abuse alcohol and illicit drugs.12 For example, among adults with SPD in 2004, 21.3 percent (or 4.6 million) were dependent on or abused illicit drugs or alcohol, compared to only 7.9 percent among adults without SPD.13 This trend of co-occurring disorders is observed within most demographic groups, including military personnel and veterans.14
Co-occurring disorders are widespread among active military and veteran populations. In 2002 and 2003, 340,000 male veterans had a co-occurring serious mental illness and a substance use disorder. Furthermore, younger veterans are more likely to experience a co-occurring disorder than older veterans.15
In a survey of veterans from the first Gulf War, 32 percent met the criteria for a current or lifetime depressive disorder. Veterans who were deployed were significantly more likely to experience a substance use disorder than those who were not deployed.16 Other studies have shown that veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced more severe substance use disorders and other co-occurring disorders.17, 18 This is important to keep in mind when supporting or treating a person in the military or a veteran who may be suffering from a substance use disorder.
Like other chronic disorders, such as PTSD, that affect military personnel and veterans, substance use disorders are medical conditions that can be treated.19 A major study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2000 is one of several demonstrating the success of treatments for substance use disorders.20 Treatment of both mental and substance use disorders can help prevent the exacerbation of other health problems, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) Report to Congress on the Prevention and Treatment of Co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorders and Mental Health Disorders in 2002.21
Thousands of veterans have sought treatment that can help them find a path of recovery:
To help veterans obtain treatment services, there is a need to increase general screening for substance use disorders in primary care. When people with substance use disorders that have been inadequately treated become older, they often display medical consequences, including liver disease, hypertension, and stroke.26, 27 Therefore, it is essential to incorporate screenings into primary care, just as diabetes, heart problems, or any other chronic disorders are monitored.
Health care providers are important in identifying people with these disorders. More than two-thirds of Americans who have substance use disorders see a primary care or urgent care physician every six months. Substance use screening at these visits is imperative for early diagnosis and intervention.28 Physicians who initiate a referral provide the first step to recovery and better health. In one recorded review of all inpatient admissions over one year, an appropriate intervention provided by a substance use disorder medicine consultation service demonstrated a cost-benefit ratio of 19:1 through fewer hospital readmissions for medical problems.29 Several tools are available to help providers assess people with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, including Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN), an assessment tool developed as part of a SAMHSA-sponsored project.30
Even though the substance use disorders and mental disorders that affect military personnel and veterans can be treated as medical conditions, and treatment is highly effective, stigma can plague people with these disorders. In general, stigma detracts from the character or reputation of a person. For many people, stigma can be a mark of disgrace. Stigma can create a barrier for people with substance use disorders who wish to access treatment, and also can inhibit the ongoing recovery process.31 In 2004, 21.6 percent of the 1.2 million people who felt they needed treatment but did not receive it indicated it was because of reasons related to stigma.32
Some military personnel who hold security clearances may be reluctant to seek assistance for personal problems out of concern for their clearance status. This can cause continued suffering for the person, a heightened security risk when a person's untreated problems worsen to the point of affecting his or her reliability in the workplace, and the loss of often valued workers. To combat this problem, security officers are now telling cleared personnel that their clearances will not be affected if they voluntarily seek help. In fact, civilian and military personnel have successfully utilized counseling programs and returned to work with their clearances undamaged.33
Despite this positive news, only a small percentage of soldiers and Marines who met the criteria for a mental disorder (defined in one study as including alcohol misuse) reported that they actually received help from a mental health professional. While this finding is similar to civilian studies, unique factors may prevent military personnel from seeking help, particularly the concern about how a soldier would be perceived by peers and military leadership.34
Furthermore, concern about stigma was disproportionately greater among those most in need of mental health services. Surveyed soldiers and Marines who had a mental disorder (including substance use as a symptom) were twice as likely to show concern about being stigmatized as those who did not. As the following statistics show, stigma can be a large barrier to care for many military personnel with co-occurring disorders. Out of military personnel surveyed who had a mental disorder:35
The numbers were much smaller among military personnel who did not have a mental disorder:
Both the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and the VA ensure the strict confidentiality of treatment for substance use disorders. While military personnel and veterans may have a negative internal perception of their own substance use disorder that prevents them from receiving treatment, they can take comfort in the fact that the VA health care system provides some of the most comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders.
At the end of fiscal year 2003, the VA operated 215 substance use disorder treatment programs, including 15 inpatient programs, 64 residential programs, 37 intensive outpatient programs, 98 standard outpatient programs, and 1 case-finding and early intervention team.36 It also provides other psychiatric services and medical care throughout the country. The VA is often the system of choice for the treatment of veterans with substance use disorders. Many veterans use this system because they are familiar with it and loyal to the health service that provides them with long-standing care. 37
The DoD also has policies and programs that protect and treat personnel with substance use disorders. While alcohol programs had been around for years, the early military treatment programs were stimulated by usage by armed forces in Vietnam. As a result, the Secretary of Defense directed each service and agency of the armed forces to develop drug use prevention and control programs that would identify and treat all service members with a substance use disorder.38 Other DoD actions include:
The VA also has an initiative called the Substance Use Disorder Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) Center, which focuses on identifying, disseminating, and implementing best practices for preventing, improving detection of, and treating substance use disorders in VA patients. The goals include:
To overcome the stigma that many military personnel see as a barrier to treatment, efforts should be made to make members of the military feel more comfortable with mental health services and substance use disorder treatment.
Struggling through a drug addiction destroyed not only my life, but also my family. Finally, I found the answer, and for me it was going through a rehabilitation program. After graduating, I had the opportunity to help change another person's life and I couldn't let that pass by. Individuals all over the world are experiencing a drug or alcohol addiction, and being able to provide assistance to them while witnessing incredible changes is a very humbling and gratifying experience. To be able to provide peace of mind to a family is what I do. I am now happily married and have a more positive outlook on life.
Mike Anzalone
Deputy Executive Director for Delivery and Exchange
If you are a health care provider, currently serving in active duty, a veteran, or a family member of someone in the military or a veteran, you can help someone with a substance use disorder on a path to recovery. Learning about these disorders can help reverse the stigma that serves as a barrier to treatment:
Military personnel, veterans, supporting organizations, health care providers, and family members can all contribute to the 17th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in September and support the observance's 2006 theme: "Join the Voices for Recovery: Build a Stronger, Healthier Community."
For additional National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) materials, visit the Recovery Month Web site at www.recoverymonth.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP.
For additional information about substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery, please visit SAMHSA's Web site at www.samhsa.gov.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) This government agency provides information and resources on substance use disorders and health insurance/Medicaid issues.200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20201 877-696-6775 (Toll-Free) www.hhs.gov
HHS, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)This Federal agency improves the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance use disorders and mental illnesses.1 Choke Cherry Road, Eighth FloorRockville, MD 20857240-276-2130 www.samhsa.gov
HHS, SAMHSACenter for Mental Health Services (CMHS) CMHS seeks to improve the availability and accessibility of high-quality community-based services for people with or at risk for mental illnesses and their families. The Center collects, analyzes, and disseminates national data on mental health services designed to help inform future services policy and program decision-making. 1 Choke Cherry Road, Sixth FloorRockville, MD 20857800-789-2647 (Toll-Free)240-276-2550 www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
HHS, SAMHSACenter for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)The mission of CSAP is to bring effective substance abuse prevention to every community nationwide. Its discretionary grant programs-whether focusing on preschool-age children and high-risk youth or on community-dwelling older Americans-target States and communities, organizations and families to promote resiliency, promote protective factors, and reduce risk factors for substance abuse. 1 Choke Cherry Road Rockville, MD 20857 240-276-2420 www.prevention.samhsa.gov
HHS, SAMHSACenter for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)As the sponsor of Recovery Month, CSAT promotes the availability and quality of community-based substance abuse treatment services for individuals and families who need them. It supports policies and programs to broaden the range of evidence-based effective treatment services for people who abuse alcohol and drugs and that also address other addiction-related health and human services problems. 1 Choke Cherry Road, Fifth Floor Rockville, MD 20857 240-276-2750 www.csat.samhsa.gov
HHS, SAMHSANational Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information This clearinghouse provides comprehensive resources for alcohol and drug information. P.O. Box 2345 Rockville, MD 20847-2345 11420 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 800-729-6686 (Toll-Free)800-487-4889 (TDD) (Toll-Free) 877-767-8432 (Spanish) (Toll-Free) 240-747-4814 www.ncadi.samhsa.gov
HHS, SAMHSANational HelplineThis national hotline offers information on substance use disorder issues and referral to treatment.800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) (Toll-Free) (English and Spanish)800-487-4889 (TDD) (Toll-Free)www.samhsa.gov
HHS, SAMHSASubstance Abuse Treatment Facility LocatorThis is a searchable directory of alcohol and drug treatment programs. www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)The Department of Defense (DoD) provides a wide array of services to prevent substance use disorders, including worksite education, drug testing, early intervention, outpatient counseling, and inpatient treatment. 5111 Leesburg PikeSkyline 5, Suite 810Falls Church, VA 22041703-681-0064 www.defenselink.mil
DOD, Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs The public affairs office develops policies, plans, and programs in support of DoD objectives and operations.1400 Defense, Pentagon, Room 3A-750 Washington, D.C. 20301-1400 703-428-0711 www.defenselink.mil/pubs/almanac/asdpa.html
DOD, United States Air ForceBolling Air Force Base, Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP)The drug demand reduction program aims at preventing the use and abuse of illicit and illegal drugs within the Air Force community. This is done through educational briefings and presentations, fairs and other community-wide programs, materials on illicit drug use, and other prevention efforts.Drug Demand Reduction Program ManagerBolling Air Force BaseBuilding 53Washington, D.C. 20032-0101202-404-6818
DOD, United States ArmyArmy Center for Substance Abuse Programs (ACSAP)This group supports combat readiness by providing program oversight, supervision, inspection, integration, technical assistance, and training development for the operation and management of all elements of the Army Substance Abuse Program.4501 Ford Avenue, Suite 320Alexandria, VA 22302703-681-5583 http://www.acsap.army.mil/sso/pages/index.jsp
DOD, United States ArmyArmy Medical Surveillance Activity (AMSA)AMSA, part of the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, is the only organization in the Army that performs comprehensive medical surveillance and routinely publishes background rates of diseases and injuries for the Army population.Army Medical Surveillance ActivityBuilding T-20, Room 213 6900 Georgia Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20307-5001 202-782-0471
DOD, United States ArmyArmy Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)This group provides information on the health risks posed by substance use disorders. It was established by Executive Order in 1971 for the purpose of identifying and treating substance use disorders. Its primary objective is to restore individuals to full productive performance.Building 3250 Sumter Avenue Fort Jackson, SC 29207803-751-5007 www.jackson.army.mil/Directorates/Asap.htm
DOD, United States Marine CorpsMarine Corps Community Services (MCCS) This group seeks to provide Marine Corps plans, policies, and resources to improve and sustain the capabilities of commanders. Its goal is to prevent problems that detract from unit performance and readiness. United States Marine Corps Personal and Family Readiness Division (MR)3280 Russell RoadQuantico, VA 22134703-784-9526
DOD, United States NavyNational Naval Medical Center's Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program (SARP)SARP's mission is to 1.) Improve operational readiness, 2.) Promote healthy lifestyles, and 3.) Treat problems from alcohol and substance abuse. Substance-related problems are identified and treated by a team of specialists. The program is designed to meet the individual needs of active-duty personnel, family members, and retirees.Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program (SARP) National Naval Medical Center8901 Wisconsin AvenueBuilding 7, Fourth FloorBethesda, MD 20889 301-295-0500 www.bethesda.med.navy.mil/patient/health_care/behavioral_health_care/substance_abuse_and_rehabilitation_program_(sarp).aspx
DOD, United States NavyNavy Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Program (NADAP)This group's mission is to support the Navy's readiness by fighting alcohol abuse and drug use. It offers information and assistance to support individual and command alcohol abuse and drug use prevention efforts. It also administers the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Prevention Program, the Navy Alcohol Abuse Prevention & Deglamorization Campaign, Navy Alcohol & Drug Safety Action Program, and monthly summits across the world.Department of the NavyNavy Personnel CommandPERS-6715720 Integrity DriveMillington, TN 38055-6000901-874-4251 www.npc.navy.mil/commandsupport/NADAP
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA)This government agency provides benefits and services to people who are veterans, family members, or survivors of veterans.810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20420 VA Benefits: 800-827-1000 (Toll-Free)www.va.gov
AMVETSA leader since 1944 in preserving the freedoms secured by America's Armed Forces, AMVETS provides support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements. It also offers community services that enhance the quality of life for this nation's citizens.4647 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706301-683-4030 www.amvets.org
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)The million-member DAV is the official voice of America's service-connected disabled veterans--a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America's 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families, and survivors. Its nationwide network of services-free of charge to all veterans and members of their families-is completely supported by membership dues and contributions from the American public. The DAV's national organization receives no government funds.3725 Alexandria PikeCold Spring, KY 41076859-441-7300 www.dav.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)NAMI is a non-profit support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses. NAMI works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their families.Colonial Place Three2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300Arlington, VA 22201-3042800-950-NAMI (6264) (Toll-Free)www.nami.org
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) The NCHV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies. These groups provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid, and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.333 ½ Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington, D.C. 20003-1148800-VET-HELP (Toll-Free)www.nchv.org
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)This association is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders, and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research, and service.2001 North Beauregard Street, 12th Floor Alexandria, VA 22311 800-969-NMHA (Toll-Free) 800-433-5959 (TTY)
703-684-7722 www.nmha.org
National Veterans FoundationThis group's mission is to serve the crisis management, information and referral needs of all U.S. veterans and their families. It operates the nation's only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families. It also offers public awareness programs that shine a consistent spotlight on the needs of America's veterans, and outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources. 9841 Airport Boulevard, Suite 512 Los Angeles, CA 90045877-777-4443 (Toll-Free)www.nvf.org
New DirectionsNew Directions, Inc., is a long-term drug and alcohol treatment program that provides food, shelter, and rehabilitation to homeless veterans at four Los Angeles-area locations. An estimated 27,000 homeless veterans live in Los Angeles, which is home to the country's largest VA hospital. Many suffer from drug and alcohol abuse. Some suffer from both substance abuse and mental illness.11303 Wilshire Boulevard, VA Building 116 Los Angeles, CA 90073-1003310-914-4045 www.newdirectionsinc.org/
Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army provides a broad array of social services that include providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children.615 Slaters LaneP.O. Box 269Alexandria, VA 22313703-684-5500 www.salvationarmyusa.org
Swords to PlowsharesThis group's mission is to heal the wounds and restore dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency to all veterans in need, and to significantly reduce homelessness and poverty among veterans. It promotes and protects the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education, and partnerships with local, state, and national entities.1060 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103415-252-4788 www.swords-to-plowshares.org
Veteransbiz.comVeteransbiz.com is dedicated to providing numerous Veteran resources, including advocacy skills to bridge the gap and navigate complex systems to promote self-sufficiency and personal empowerment.252 Euclid AvenueSan Diego, CA 92114619-200-7485 www.veteransbiz.com


text: Getting Down to Retirement Business When You're Self EmployedIf you call yourself a consultant, a freelancer or an independent contractor, you're one of the growing numbers of Americans without an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. As a solo entity, you're left without the luxury of the "employer match," which many use to help grow their retirement nest eggs. Meanwhile, the full retirement age for Social Security eligibility has been pushed out, making it more important than ever for self-employed individuals to put retirement planning strategies in place. Here are three tips to help you prepare financially for your retirement years.Max out your retirement savingsAs a self-employed worker, have you established a SEP IRA or Solo 401(k)? These retirement savings plans are not mutually exclusive, and you can contribute the maximum (as much as 25 percent of your adjusted growth income) to both plans to accelerate your savings in any given year. But, you don't need to stop there. If you're looking for more ways to save, consider a Roth IRA as a vehicle for accruing supplemental retirement savings. With the Roth, your contributions are not tax deductible in the year in which you make them. Down the road, however, your withdrawals in retirement will be tax-free if you have met all the qualifications. Because the tax rates of the future are not entirely predictable, this is a plus. Since you can withdraw direct contributions from the Roth at any time, you needn't worry about not being able to access the money for emergencies. Earnings in your Roth account can also be withdrawn tax- or penalty-free once you reach age 59 ½ (sooner if your eligibility changes due to disability) and have had the Roth for five years or more. For 2014, you can contribute up to $5,500 to your Roth IRA (if your income falls within certain income limits). If you are 50 or older, this maximum goes up to $6,500. The more you have working for your future security, and the more predictable your retirement income can be the better. Consult your financial advisor and visit IRS.gov for more complete rules on retirement savings plans.Budget for healthcare costs Nearly all of us will eventually need costly medical care at one time or another and that possibility rises in retirement. Evaluate income streams such as annuity or interest income that may help you defray eventual medical expenses. If you're within five years of leaving the workforce, it's a good idea to anticipate what your healthcare needs may be and how you will pay for those expenses. It's important to know that regardless of your work status, you must sign up for Medicare by age 65 to avoid potentially delaying your coverage and paying higher premiums. Visit Medicare.gov to familiarize yourself with premium and deductible costs for hospital, general medical and prescription coverage offered by the government. Talk to your insurance broker to explore supplemental plans that can help you manage deductibles and pay for services not allowed by Medicare. By all means, do what you can to maintain your health, but don't ignore the likelihood that you'll need costly medical care at some point in retirement.Keep working if you're able The amount of your monthly Social Security check is determined by how much you earned annually over your working life and your retirement date. This means delaying your retirement will result in a bigger monthly Social Security check. If you're in good health and enjoy working, there's no hard and fast rule that says you have to remove yourself from the workforce. These retirement planning tips are especially important for self-employed individuals, but they also have value for workers of every variety. As more employers retreat from the business of providing extensive retiree benefits, everyone in the workforce needs to be mindful of how they will manage the bills in retirement. At the end of the day, you're the boss of your own retirement. Make your retirement finances a priority by working with a financial professional who can help you establish a solid retirement plan.###JOHN C. REIMBOLD, MBA, CFP®, of REIMBOLD & ANDERSON, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Franchise Owner with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 20 years. 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Women Business Associations in the Balkans Meet on Entrepreneurship, Advocacy and Coalition Building
The Regional Center for Organization Management has recently organized a series of events dedicated to women entrepreneurship, advocacy and coalition building. The events took place in Bucharest, Romania on June 12-15, 2012 and they brought together over fifty women entrepreneurs and women association managers from six countries in the Balkan region (Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Turkey).
The series of events is part of a project titled "Balkan Women Coalition for Professional Qualification and Training in the Field of Business and Economic Science" (2012-2014), funded by the European Commission through the Grundtvig Lifelong Learning Programme. The aim of the project is to establish and strengthen a coalition of Balkan women's business associations, as well as to improve women's entrepreneurial and professional skills. This project builds on a previous initiative aiming for the creation of an informal coalition of Balkan women business associations which CIPE supported in 2005-2007.
The series of events comprised conferences on women entrepreneurship (June 13), public policy advocacy (June 14) and building the Balkan Women Coalition (June 15).
On the first day, representatives of each country gave an overview of women entrepreneurship in their own country, highlighting the status of women entrepreneurs, their motivation to start a business, the types of support programs / resources available to women entrepreneurs and the challenges faced by women who want to start a business in each country. In this context several participants noted the scarcity of reliable statistics on women entrepreneurship in their countries.
The existing (even if limited) research shows a low level of women entrepreneurship in the countries that participate in the project, but there is a growing trend as more and more women decide to establish their own company. Their motivations can be very diverse: some women turn to entrepreneurship out of necessity, others see it as a challenge and they want to prove that they can establish and run a business whereas others simply have a good idea which they want to put into practice.
In the afternoon session of the first day successful entrepreneurs from each country shared from their experience and spoke about their motivation to start a business, as well as about some of the factors behind their success.
The second day was dedicated to public policy advocacy. After being introduced to the advocacy process, the representatives of women business associations in the Balkans were invited to speak about the level of participation of women entrepreneurs in shaping the public policies in their country. They also shared examples of advocacy efforts and campaigns in which they participated, either as initiators or partners.
On the third day, participants focused on building the Balkan Women Coalition. More specifically they developed a mission and a set of goals for the new entity. The coalition's mission is "to support, promote and develop women entrepreneurship, cooperation and lifelong learning in the Balkans". The participants also agreed on the Coalition's promotional activities and its cooperation with public officials and other civil society organizations, as well as on details regarding the next Balkan Coalition meeting which is to take place in Bulgaria in the fall.
Carmen Stanila,
The Regional Center for Organization Management (RCOM) is a Romanian foundation that was created in 2007 by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). RCOM's objective is to develop membership-based organizations and SMEs in Romania, the Balkans and the Caucasus, in areas such as management, public policy advocacy and leadership.


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House ushers have the opportunity to see how the physical therapy profession governs itself and sets professional policies. They get a first-hand look at APTA's House of Delegates, a policy-making body of the association, gain a better understanding of how the profession works, and have the opportunity to learn from dedicated and experienced physical therapists as they set the professional standards for the coming year. House ushers serve an important role in the efficiency of the House, with primary responsibilities as messengers and door monitors during the House meetings.
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The application process is now closed. Check back in March 2015 for volunteer opportunities at NEXT 2015.
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Since the storm, an estimated 1.1 million people have come to New Orleans to help with recovery and rebuilding. There are still many opportunities for "voluntourism" (see the Guide, page 241), and such initiatives need help as much if not more so today. Twenty-six months after Katrina, except for the media's obligatory anniversary reports, New Orleans has faded considerably from public view, and the flow of donations and volunteers has also dropped off. Yet the emergency of Katrina did not end when the hurricane passed, nor when the floodwaters receded, nor when the last welcome mat was finally wrung dry. In many ways, the storm isn't over.
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Log into your bit.ly account. There should be a link Shorten With: bit.ly, right unter the big input box on your dashboard. Click it and choose Set up your own custom domain option. Enter the domain name that you want to be the shortener. You will get some instructions on what to do next…
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Matt Damon could join Jeremy Renner in 'Bourne 5′, according to producer
The real Jason Bourne could be a part of his own series again in the future.
Those who were pissed about the fact that 'The Bourne Legacy' doesn't feature Matt Damon as Jason Bourne but Jeremy Renner playing another character instead (which includes me) can breathe a sigh of relief … kind of. According to the film's producer, Matt Damon could be back in the franchise's fold again.
Producer Frank Marshall told Empire that even though 'The Bourne Legacy' focuses on a different character, he hopes that the fifth film can actually have both Matt Damon and Jeremy Renner starring:
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Investigators with the California Highway Patrol have identified the suspect in this week's deadly hit and run in Nipomo as Marie Coyner, 23, of Nipomo. Coyner was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and failing to stop and report a collision resulting in the death of a person.
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Do the most charming entrepreneurs win?
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Harmony Korine: 'Spring Breakers' is A Poetic Video Game
Features By Jack Giroux on March 25, 2013 | Be the First To Comment"Poetry" and "video games" aren't two sensibilities we see meshed together in cinema often. Harmony Korine, perhaps one of the most divisive figures in the indie world of the past two decades, set out to do just that: make a poetic video game. When we spoke to him for his crime comedy, Spring Breakers, he told us how he wanted his movie to have the immersive quality of a game, where the viewer is actively participating. Based on the film's reactions, both positive and negative, Korine definitely avoided anything coming close to a passive experience. Here's what else the writer and director of Spring Breakers had to say about his latest work:
SXSW 2013 Review: 'Spring Breakers' Is…
Movie Reviews By Jack Giroux on March 13, 2013 | Comments (3)Spring Breakers…is not the film people are expecting. Even cinephiles familiar with Harmony Korine's polarizing nature will be taken aback by the man's newest creation. For one thing, it's Korine's most entertaining film to date, and "fun" isn't exactly his forte. His usual strength is his willingness to write reprehensible people, and here, he shows them off with blinding neon lights, particularly James Franco sporting corn rows and a higher energy than he's ever attempted before. Korine has made a movie about one of the scariest, funniest, and most subversive vacations in recent memory. The vacation involves four college girls: Faith (Selena Gomez), Brit (Ashley Benson), Candy (Vanessa Hudgens), and Cotty (Rachel Korine). This year they don't want to stay in their small town for spring break again. They're desperate to leave. So desperate that Brit, Candy, and Cotty get the idea to rob a restaurant to fund their trip. They succeed, leading the four girls to a hellish place called "Florida." Faith — the religious girl of the group — describes the place as spiritual to her grandmother both before and after Korine shows bros and bro-ish girls partying at their most obnoxious. Spiritual and peaceful this place, and film, are not.
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Every time a disaster affects our union brothers and sisters across the country, the AFT family rallies together to help in the recovery effort. Please make a tax-deductible donation today. Send your check to: AFT Disaster Relief Fund American Federation of Teachers,12th floor 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20001
With the election right around the corner, AFT retired members are talking about the Romney-Ryan plan for Medicare and Social Security and how it could affect retirees and their families. In response to the debate about the federal debt and deficit, Romney-Ryan and other Republican candidates have proposed reducing federal spending by cutting Medicare and Social Security.
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This month's "Dear Marci" question comes from Joanna in Boston who says "I want to make changes to my Medicare coverage during the autumn open enrollment period (Oct. 15-Dec. 7). What's the difference between original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan?"
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To advance a community- and educator-driven agenda for public school reform, AFT president Randi Weingarten and civic leaders announced a series of town hall meetings, teach-ins, workshops and other events in cities nationwide. These new efforts, which will take place in Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, St. Paul, Minn., Tampa, Fla., and elsewhere, will empower everyone who has a stake in public education to work together on school reform.
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Although there are many First Americans who are widely known as talented Native American Actors and Native American Actresses and yet only a few of them have managed to get the wider recognition of their work. Here one can learn more about probably the most famous Native American Indian actor, Graham Greene.
Graham Greene was born in 1952 and he is a actor from Canada who has worked in different areas of the movie industry, playing in movies, and television production in Canada as well as in the United States and England. He is of Oneida descend and was born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario, in Ohsweken. His debut and his first contact with the music and entertainment industries was when he was the audio technician for some rock bands in Labrador and Newfoundland. He then went by the nickname Mabes. He followed classes of acting at the Centre for Indigenous Theatre's Native Theatre School where he graduated in 1974. After graduation he soon started performing on theatres both in Toronto and England.
In 1979 he first appeared on the television in an episode of The Great Detective. Then, he was casted for Running Brave in 1983, a role that was a potential (which later concreted) screen debut. Other films in which he appeared include Revolution and the First Nations and the mini TV series Spirit Bay. Perhaps his most widely known performance was the one on Dances with Wolves, a performance for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. He continued however to appear in different movies and TV series some of which include Maverick, Thunderheart, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Red Green Show. He also played in the Green Mile, an Oscar nominated film as well as in Transamerica and in the Twilight Saga: The New Moon and a recent TV series, Numb3rs in which he starred as a guest star.
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Written by Imani Gandy for RH Reality Check. This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post.
In the "war on women," 20-week abortion bans have become a rallying point for both pro- and anti-choice camps alike. While Texas' recently-enacted law, which among other things bans abortions after 20 weeks, may have garnered most of the media attention in recent weeks, so far 13 states have passed similar bans, and three states have passed even more restrictive laws, prohibiting abortions as early as six weeks' gestation. Nevertheless, these 20-week abortion bans have been gaining traction.
Much has been written about the politics behind these laws—especially the false claims that they are designed to protect women—but so far, there has been relatively little coverage of the anti-choice litigation strategy in relation to these bans. For instance, how do anti-choice campaigners intend to persuade the Supreme Court to reverse Roe v. Wade? Of all the various state anti-abortion laws, which one is most likely to be used as the test case at the national level?
The Supreme Court won't review its long-standing abortion jurisprudence unless it has to. Given the controversial nature of abortion, a simple appeal from a state to clarify abortion law probably won't prompt the Court to act. (The Oklahoma supreme court recently tried this tactic when it struck down Oklahoma's ultrasound law and practically begged the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case; the Court didn't bite.) What will prompt the Supreme Court to act is a conflict between the laws that apply in one circuit and the laws that apply in another.
"Circuit" is a fancy legal term for a group of states. The country is split into eleven circuits, plus the D.C. Circuit, with one federal appeals court in charge of setting the law for each of the circuits. If one circuit court sets law that is different than the law that applies in another circuit, then a legal mess—or, as it is sometimes called, a "circuit split"—results. And since the Supreme Court likes to have laws that bind the entire country, it will intervene to resolve the circuit split.
The push for 20-week abortion bans is part of a national strategy implemented by anti-choice advocates to create exactly the sort of legal mess that will force the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and to revisit the viability standard that has served as the constitutional foundation for abortion rights for 40 years.
An analysis by RH Reality Check suggests that the strategy deployed by anti-choicers is deeply subversive. It capitalizes on personal feelings and anti-abortion hostilities by enticing judges and legislatures to abandon empirical science in favor of biased, agenda-driven science or, as it is sometimes called, "junk science." Proponents of junk science, which has become a cottage industry among anti-abortion advocates, confuse the issue of fetal viability, invent claims about fetuses feeling pain (or masturbating in utero), and call into question established medical standards.
The strategy is a smart one, to be sure. Anti-choicers understand that once junk science has been incorporated into legislation, courts are not inclined to question those scientific findings—no matter how agenda-driven they are—and will simply apply the law to those "facts." In cases when junk science is presented to a court, a judge (or justice) hostile to abortion rights requires only the flimsiest reasoning to ground their legal opinion in fact, even if those "facts" are anything but factual.
It is hard to fathom that any court would find these pernicious bans constitutional. After all, the Constitution guarantees a right to choose abortion up until the point of fetal viability, which occurs well after 20 weeks' gestation. Nevertheless, anti-choice advocates are alarmingly optimistic about their chances in making these bans stick—at least, some are.


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Major League Baseball Rule 8.04 states the following:
"When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call Ball. The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire."
In his Baseball's State of the Union column last week, Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci joined an ever-growing list of pundits and other baseball voices calling for various ways to speed up the game. Specfically, Verducci called for "baseball" to install a pitch clock for the purposes of actually enforcing Rule 8.04, which he calls "the most abused rule in the book."
Note here Verducci refers to Major League Baseball as "baseball," as many of his prominent national colleagues tend to do. The NCAA's Southeastern Conference actually did just what Verducci suggested back in 2010. The SEC's rule installed two clocks for various situations. A 20-second clock runs between pitches with the bases empty, with the pitcher penalized with a ball for not releasing the pitch before expiration and the batter penalized with a strike should he not enter the batter's box before expiration. A 90-second clock times the reset between innings as well.
Verducci claims the movement to slow down baseball games dates back just 20 years, to days when baseball was trying to recover from the 1994 strike and the NFL was moving atop the sporting landscape, and that his suggestion would be in opposition to the ideas of baseball traditionalists. Similarly, Mike Tierney of the New York Times wrote, "To purists, the SEC's timer, reminiscent of a countdown signal for pedestrians at busy intersections, may represent the countdown to a baseball doomsday."
Such claims are not backed up by history. The movement to speed up the game dates back at the very least to 1967. The 1960s were one of the first decades to resemble the current sporting landscape, with football, basketball and hockey all sharing the stage with baseball, and with all four sports broadcast on television.
In the September 16, 1967 issue of The Sporting News, Russell Schneider tells the story of a farcical pair of games between Cleveland and Oakland. The two games lasted a combined eight hours and 19 minutes (over 21 innings) and resulted in a shouting match between Cleveland manager Joe Adcock, some of his players, and the umpiring crew headed by Larry Napp. Adcock was ejected, and the barbs carried over into the press.
"The Indians are a joke… a disgrace to the game the way they're always stalling," Napp said. Another umpire, Bill Kinnamon, piled on more accusations. "Not only is Adcock the slowest in the league (in making pitching changes)," Kinnamon said, "but he also has the two slowest-working pitchers in McDowell and Siebert."
Napp essentially admitted he threw Adcock out of the second game because he was fed up with his slowness. Cleveland President Gabe Paul was unhappy with Napp, but said himself "I'm in favor of games being speeded up, too, but not at the expense of winning." Later, referring to the whole incident, Paul said he would discuss the issue of slowness in games with American League President Joe Cronin. "It's something that must be done. It will be discussed at the general managers' meeting next October," Paul said.
And indeed it was. Although the major rule change from the 1967 Winter Meetings was a more thorough elimination of the spitball — it was made officially illegal to not just spit on the ball but on the pitching hand as well, which was overlooked when the original rule was made — a committee was formed to propose rules to eliminate delays, a committee that included Paul.
Apart from the committee, the 1967 meeting bore out four proposals. First and foremost was the elimination of "long and repeated conversations between pitchers and catchers on the mound," part of what spurred on the Cleveland debacle. Second was forcing batters to run back to the plate following bunt attempts. Third was for parks with bullpens far from the mound to provide golf carts to relief pitchers entering the game, and fourth was for all pinch-hitters to be on the bench (and not in the bullpen) by the time the previous hitter completes his at-bat.
Perhaps none of these were as radical as the idea of a pitch clock, if only because of how much the lack of a clock distinguishes baseball from other team sports. But it should be noted that complaints about the game's speed are nothing new. It's not unique to the rise of football, or the rise of television, or the shortened attention span of the internet age, or any specific competition with MLB.
Recall Paul's quote: "I'm in favor of games being speeded up too, but not at the expense of winning." Now, Joe Adcock's stalling or Nomar Garciaparra's extended pre-swing routine or Daisuke Matsuzaka's painfully slow mound routine might not tangibly improve their results. But so much of baseball is about comfort, and if a player (or manager) can improve his comfort level or disturb his opponent's comfort level, he will take that opportunity, even if it means stalling. And with so much of baseball being about comfort, these things aren't going to stop without a hard rule.
Sometimes, as appeared to be the case with Adcock's delays, the actions became blatant gamesmanship and they demand a fix, such as the limitations to mound visits by managers. And since Major League Baseball is primarily enjoyed on television, it is in the fan interest to decrease unnecessary breaks in the action.
Personally, I am against a clock. Spink Award winner Roger Angell was being a bit dramatic when he wrote of baseball, "time moves differently, marked by no clock except the events of the game," but there is a particularly menacing nature to placing a giant clock on the field and penalizing players for failing to follow it to the letter. Baseball is a slow game by design and will never match the frenetic pace of basketball, hockey or soccer, no matter how many clocks are introduced, and viewers who require such a pace will not be won over by fabricated speed through a pitch clock. For me, I would expect any reductions in game time to be overshadowed by the aesthetic blights a pitch clock could introduce.
But whatever your opinion, let's make one thing clear: this is not a new issue, and not one that pits traditionalists on one side against revolutionaries on the other. Ever since there was the problem of getting the fan through the turnstile, or getting the fan to tune in on television, reducing baseball's length has been a dilemma, and I expect it will be as long as the game is played professionally.


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