“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
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
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
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
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
It used to be that when people heard about meditation, they often pictured someone with long hair and a beard, wearing Eastern-style clothes and a string of beads around their neck, sitting cross-legged in an excruciating posture like a pretzel, eyes closed and chanting some unfamiliar words. Read More
We’ve all heard the term unprecedented times throughout the past few years. It continues to be a fitting description of our current state of the world. Read More
Break Free NYFW, a sober fashion showcase, held its first showcase on Monday, February 14th. The featured designers include: Jacqueline City Apparel, Love Disorder, Adorn Your Clothes, and LadyCat. Read More
There was a guy at work I liked, but he was straight. The other guys at work always made fun of him, jeering with mirthless laughter. He was the punching bag. Read More
Often, when we consider the notion of change, we only pay attention to the extraordinary measures people take to overhaul their lives. We think of the person who had the life-altering epiphany, the one who “woke up” one morning and decided to do everything differently. Read More
You’re tired of feeling anxious and frustrated. You feel a little helpless- are they ever going to change or get better? Will you be stuck in this terrible cycle forever? Read More
New Years Eve and Day looked a little different for everyone this year, however we all still entered with goals and resolutions to make 2022 much brighter, make ourselves much stronger and make those that we love feel even more loved. Read More
