Current Trends in the Opioid Epidemic in Jefferson County, Alabama
We recently took a look at the trends in the opioid epidemic in Jefferson County, AL with Dr. Darlene Traffanstedt, Medical Director at the Jefferson
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Never Too Early, Never Too Late: Talking to Your Child about Drugs and Alcohol
As parents, our children’s safety is our top concern – and never far from our minds. We teach our kids not to run out in
Step Nine: The Healing Power of Making Amends
Most people who go through the 12-steps are most afraid of step four: doing a personal inventory of one’s resentments, fears, and harms. However, I
Ask Me Anything: A Spouse’s Perspective
Not One More Alabama, Drug Education Council and Addiction Prevention Coalition recently joined forces for the popular NOMA series “Ask Me Anything!” This virtual Q
What Will Replace Juul for American Youth?
Before the pandemic locked us in our homes, there was an epidemic ravaging American high schools E-cigarettes and vaping. E-cigarette use ballooned with trendy new
It’s National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week!
Let’s eliminate some common myths and focus in on our researched facts: Myth: You cannot become addicted to marijuana. Fact: Although it is less
Coping with Burnout
With each new year comes new resolutions. People often take the time to reflect on goals and to plan for ways they can redirect their
Volunteer Spotlight: Tarithia Bracy
Student Programs is by far one of APC’s largest prevention initiatives. We host peer led, adult supervised student groups in local high schools called INFOCUS
How Big Tobacco Targeted and Deliberately Harmed the Black Community
An important part of fighting against racism and social justice involves taking a look at the historical roots of racism in the United States as
