Harm Reduction: Reducing the Potential for Harm in Addicted Individuals
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
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Marketing to The Youth of America: How E-Cigarette Companies Target Young People
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
The Magic of Connecting
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
7 Minutes to Save a Life
“I heard this raspy breathing. I shook myself awake and went to look at her… She was losing color and started turning white.” Dalton
From Escaping Pain to Embracing Healing
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
Recovery Story: Paul Bryant
From overdose, attempted suicide, & dropping out of high school to recovery, fatherhood & multiple college degrees, this is a story that will speak to
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
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
