One of the biggest fears that have become a reality for parents across the country is handling a child fighting an addiction. With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic having a tremendous impact on our youth’s mental health nationwide, one of the results is our adolescents and young adults coping through substances. Read More
It can be tempting to let yourself become held down by bad news. The numbers for overdose deaths from opioids are rising at an alarming rate. While we have to come to terms with reality, we don’t have to succumb to despair or hopelessness. Addiction is a terrifying reality, but there’s a comforting reality: that there’s hope for recovery. Read More
Partnership to End Addiction, a national nonprofit uniquely positioned to reach, engage and help families impacted by addiction, launched an innovative program that will help curb opioid misuse. The program, RxAware, aims to educate people on the wide array of non-opioid pain relievers available and offer ways to reduce the risks associated with opioid medications if prescribed. Read More
Please know that SAMHSA stands with you during these troubling times and offers support to help you and your loved ones cope with this trauma, including our Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365. 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
What are the best books for sobriety? The best one is the one that speaks to you among the books that are out there! A great hobby for your recovery is reading. This video will show you why and give you some recommendations. Read More
A new mobile app named Harbor is in development by researchers at the University of Illinois Urban-Champaign. Harbor will be designed to teach young adults (ages 18-29) how to talk to their peers if they are concerned about said peers’ drug or alcohol use. Read More
As we know, drug addiction and mental health are issues affecting so many across our communities. Read More
While searching for current events to write about this month, I stumbled upon a great new resource for those in need. Handling addiction and navigating through recovery can be difficult or near impossible alone, so having resources, information, or places to reach out to can always help. Read More
The Best Day Ever Podcast with Carly Hartman focuses on motivational lifestyle and business tips for the everyday person! You are not doing this life alone! You are able to accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Read More
Walk into any treatment center, and you’ll hear the ravaging war stories. You’ll talk to the person who’s been to rehab three times, ten times, and twenty-six times. Read More
Google has shown support for National Prescription Drug Take back Day. This day will occur on April 27th, from 10am-2pm. Google has provided locations for “save disposal” of prescription drugs. Read More
