Day: November 9, 2013

Event is the largest poker tournament for a children’s hospital in the U.S.rnrnnnNew York, NY (PRWEB) November 08, 2013nnThe annual “All In” for Kids Poker Tournament, the largest charity poker tournament benefiting a major U.S. children’s hospital, will be held at the Mandarin Oriental New York on Thursday, November 14, 2013.nnrnnn“All In” for Kids is part of the World Poker Tour Foundation’sâ„¢ Playing for a Better World series of charity poker events, which supports worthy charities around the globe. This high-profile event, sponsored in part by partypoker, benefits The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the #1 pediatric hospital in the country as ranked by both U.S. News & World Report and Parents magazine.nnrnnn“This is a truly unique event and we are honored to partner on it with the WPT Foundation,” said Steven M. Altschuler, M.D., CHOP’s chief executive officer. “CHOP treats thousands of kids from New York each year, so it is also fitting and meaningful to have the event here in the heart of the city.”nnrnnn“The value of helping sick children recover from life-threatening illnesses and helping them find hope for a better tomorrow cannot be overstated,” said WPT President Adam Pliska. “CHOP is at the forefront of this crucial mission and WPT Foundation is thrilled to help support their ongoing efforts to improve the lives of children in New York, Philadelphia, and from around the globe.”nnrnnnThe Tournament was co-founded in 2008 by Daniel Shak, who along with his family is the honorary chair of this year’s event. It is hosted for the sixth consecutive year by poker legend Phil Hellmuth Jr who will be joined by WPT commentators Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten. World Poker Tour players Andy Frankenberger and Vanessa Selbst will also be in attendance, along with Hospital trustees, donors and grateful families for an exciting and memorable evening.nnrnnnTo date, the tournament has raised nearly $4.3 million for lifesaving work done at CHOP. The featured beneficiary this year will be the Pediatric Palliative Care Program. Past beneficiaries include the Hospital’s Center for Autism Research and Care, the Center for Childhood Cancer Research, the Division of Neurosurgery, and the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.nnrnnnVisit http://www.allinforkids.org for more information.nnrnnnABOUT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIArnnnThe Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children’s Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program receives the highest amount of National Institutes of Health funding among all U.S. children’s hospitals. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 527-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.nnrnnnABOUT WPT FOUNDATIONrnnnWPT Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing World Poker Tour’s exceptional international platform to influence positive change on a global scale. The core of WPT Foundation’s fundraising efforts is the ongoing series of philanthropic poker events titled WPT Playing for a Better World. WPT Foundation and its associated charity events help bring awareness and raise critical funds for non-profit programs of excellence. This unprecedented philanthropic effort is dedicated to improving our planet by supporting key charities in regards to human rights, education, world hunger and the environment.

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 08, 2013nnA Philadelphia treatment center is pleased to announce that a new video has been launched explaining more services available at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers for people in Philadelphia and surrounding cities.nnrnnnDrug detoxification is used to reduce or relieve withdrawal symptoms while helping the addicted individual adjust to living without drug use; drug detoxification is not meant to treat addiction but rather an early step in long-term treatment. Detoxification may be achieved drug free or may use medications as an aspect of treatment. Often drug detoxification and treatment will occur in a community program that lasts several months and takes place in a residential rather than medical center.nnrnnnCocaine, heroin, Oxycontin and benzodiazepines are just a few of the drugs that the treatment center helps people put in their past. Alcoholism, a disease that destroys individuals as well as families, is addressed through the substance abuse treatment center’s programs.nnrnnnAlcohol detoxification is a process by which a heavy drinker’s system is brought back to normal after being used to having alcohol in the body on a continual basis. Serious alcohol addiction results in a decrease in production of GABA, a reuptake inhibitor, because alcohol acts to replace it. Precipitous withdrawal from long-term alcohol addiction without medical management can cause severe health problems and can be fatal. Alcohol detox is not a treatment for alcoholism. After detoxification, other treatments must be undergone to deal with the underlying addiction that caused the alcohol use.nnrnnnThe program offers a collective style of treatment options for clients. Ultimately, its bottom line is to help all clients leave the addiction treatment center with a structure in place for life outside of it. People come into these types of centers looking either for a new life or relief from their pain, and counselors and therapists on staff are ready to help.nnrnnnIn Philadelphia, drug and alcohol addiction is part of the city’s fabric. Entering the rehab center gives clients a new chance to be responsible members of society once again. They come to find themselves, discover new levels of self-esteem, and a spirituality that works.nnrnnnFor more information on the treatment center in (city), visit http://drugsdetox.org or call (888) 444-9148.