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 groups. Students gather during club time or before /after school to discuss and educate each other on information surrounding drugs and alcohol and also the catalyst issues that lead to […]
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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 well as how racism still plays a role in the United States today. Unfortunately, the justice system is not the only institution guilty of racism and complete disregard for the
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On February 11, 2021, we were joined by Derek Osborn, Certified Prevention Specialist, to discuss the influence that social media has on the lives of our teens. From feeling connected to bullying, education to compulsion, and more… social media can have a positive or negative impact on our mental health. Derek shares with us some
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From the moment we see a young Beth Harmon learn to save her precious green tranquilizers, it is obvious that substances will play a prominent role in her story. The show walks a fine line between glamorizing the adventures of substance abuse and suspending a beloved main character just outside total self-destruction. With the show’s
While I was in rehab, we attended local 12-Step meetings three times each week. One of these meetings was a women’s 12-Step study where we read the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and discussed the 12 steps. Since it was my first time trying to get sober, I had personally never been through the steps
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My final post in this series discusses the emotional fallout of boundary setting and gives some suggestions for how to manage the challenges of boundary maintenance. Codependency is seemingly-harmless until those behaviors escalate to the point that everyone involved in codependent relationship dynamics suffers. The act of addressing codependency is not without its own challenges,
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“I wasn’t a bad person trying to get good. I was a sick person trying to get well.” Mark Litvine is a person in long term recovery. If you have never heard Mark’s story, this is a must watch for you. From mental health diagnoses and self-medicating, to a felony and jail time, to eventually
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In 2018, cigarette and smokeless tobacco companies spent a total of $25 million each day on marketing.[1] Whether you realize it or not, every time you use a social media platform or online search engine, you are being targeted by online advertisements and marketers. Marketing is a powerful tool, and it can be used for
There are more people in slavery today than anytime in history. The globe is surrounded by the effects of this 150 billion dollar industry which fuels the selling and abuse of individuals’ bodies. The issue of sex trafficking has become an epidemic of tragedy and abuse which has caused immense pain in the hearts and
Sex Trafficking Awareness Month: Fighting the Epidemic Read More »
“There comes a point in Addiction when you realize that you are committing suicide, just in a slow, drawn out process.” John Steakley speaks from his own experience, having walked the tough road of recovery from a substance use disorder. What began as a solution to everyday work stress and anxiety, resulted in a dependency
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