Stigma – 40 Years Later
If you were alive in 1981, then you know June 5. You know the day when the CDC announced to the world that there was
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Partners in Recovery: The Foundry
Chief Program Officer of Foundry Ministries, Brandon Lackey, recently shared with Art Wimberly how The Foundry is working to improve the lives of those with
How Addiction is Stigmatized, and Steps You Can Take to Break the Stigma
The first time I got in trouble as a result of my addiction was when I failed a drug test in high school. On the
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
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
