The Commute
Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives and Aren’t “Heroin Shooting Galleries” As Those Less Informed on Harm Reduction May Lead You to Believe | Opinion
Today is our nation’s first-ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This makes today, now more than ever, a fitting time to reflect on OPCs and their place in our city and our community. Far too many lives have been lost to the overdose and addiction crisis this country is facing. Action needs to be taken before any more lives are lost to overdoses, which are reversible with the use of naloxone and the integration of more OPCs. Read More
Just The Facts: Friend in Recovery? How to Have Their Back | Safe Project
“JUST THE FACTS” is a series focused on substance use and mental health written especially for young adults and their parents. It’s easy to understand and judgment-free, giving young adults just the facts they need to help them make informed choices. Read More
Soberocity Joins Second National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive Culture of Mental Health from Awareness to Action on May 19
Setting the theme of ‘Connection,’ Soberocity and more than 1500 companies and organizations will drive calls to action to address the surge of loneliness and isolation felt by millions as a result of the pandemic Read More
The First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day
It has recently been announced by a broad coalition of nonprofit organizations, major corporations, government agencies, and schools – such as Google, Snap, Meta, the Ad Council, Shatterproof, and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) – that they will officially be launching the first National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 10, 2022. Read More
Relapse
On Friday he said: “I’m done with this vaping shit. I don’t wanna smoke anymore.” I told him, “If you need support or someone to hold you accountable let me know.” He didn’t respond. Read More
Disabilities in the Fashion Industry
Disabilities in the Fashion Industry will explore what it is like to work in the fashion industry while living with a disability. Read More
Unpacking the Undeniable Benefits of the Sober Curious Movement
Alcohol consumption is on the rise, with some statistics showing that excessive drinking has risen by 21% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if you don’t struggle with alcoholism, drinking beyond moderated amounts can result in serious consequences. Read More
Spirituality and The Science of Recovery
In his 1977 film Annie Hall, Woody Allen’s character, Alvy Singer, says to the title character, played by Diane Keaton, “I’ve spent fifteen years in therapy. I’m gonna give him one more year, and then I’m going to Lourdes.” (The famous Roman Catholic healing site in France.) Read More
March is Over
March is over. I swear it was the 17th yesterday, but now tomorrow is April. Read More
Wisconsin Awarded $400 Million in Opioid Settlements
Announced earlier this afternoon, Wisconsin was awarded $400 million from two class action lawsuit settlements related to the opioid crisis. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wrote in a statement that “Wisconsin will receive over $400 million from separate settlements with three opioid distributors (Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen) and Johnson & Johnson. Read More