There is no question that Randall McFarland is a difference maker. Having lived in the community for most of his life, Randall is greatly involved in the community of Birmingham. He recounts that as a teenager he would find himself providing friends and family with advice, proving to be a trusted and wise resource to […]
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How well do you really know your drug dealer? More importantly, how much do you trust them? Whether you are buying benzodiazepines on the streets or powdered heroin, take a moment to ask yourself how well you know your dealer – and how much you trust him or her. When you go and pick
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Many parents are already setting children into sleep routines and checking off school supply checklists. One important activity to add to this end of summer rush is the Back to School Check-Up, a few ideas to ensure your children continue a drug-free life. Pre-K to Sixth Grade One of the first and best gifts we
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Research states that children who begin the school year with the necessary school supplies have greater motivation to stay in school, as well as have a higher self-esteem, all of which sets them up for a more successful school year. Not only do these supplies influence the students and their families, but also assists in
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Raven was surrounded by the reality of substance use for her entire life. She was aware of the effects this disease could have on the individual and relationships, and believed she was immune to the effects of it. However, this did not fully protect her from exposure to substance use. It was after her first
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More than 23.5 million Americans are thought to struggle with substance use disorder, but only 11% get treatment.[1] Most addiction treatment centers use an abstinence-based approach that encourages individuals to stop using drugs and alcohol altogether. However, with only a small portion of people seeking this kind of help, it is important to extend support
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Over the last several decades, cigarette and smokeless tobacco companies have been under scrutiny for their shady marketing tactics that effectively target young people. The marketing tactics used by Big Tobacco are so effective that several e-cigarette manufacturers have used the exact same trade secrets to advertise their products to American youth. E-cigarette companies even
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The lens we choose to view life through greatly impacts our actions toward others and our environment. Often serving others by establishing connections can infuse vitality into life evidenced by a June day at Linn Park. A pop-up event organized by the Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC) brought resource agencies and non-profit organizations together for a
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“I heard this raspy breathing. I shook myself awake and went to look at her… She was losing color and started turning white.” Dalton grew up in the small town of Gadsden and by the age of fourteen was drinking and experimenting with substances. By the age of 18, he was doing heroin and
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Marie found herself in a place of darkness and dependence. What began as a means to desensitize the pain of real life, quickly progressed into a fulltime reliance to the point that being sober was almost unbearable. Growing up in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama, Marie had everything she needed. However, she experienced external pressures to be
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