Social media apps such as Snapchat have a long history of being used to buy and sell drugs. However, another trend has emerged in recent years: using popular dating apps to push illegal substances. While dating apps are supposed to be a place to find love, they are no stranger to controversy. According to studies …
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Quitting smoking can be extremely difficult. According to the FDA, nearly 70% of adult smokers in the United States in 2015 said they wanted to quit, but only about 55% make an attempt to quit in one year’s time. While many people make several attempts to quit over their smoking career, only about 8% are …
Join us at Railroad Park as we walk for those we have lost, for those in recovery, and for those who have yet to find recovery. We are walking to raise awareness of the substance abuse epidemic we are facing. This is not just about drugs and alcohol… this is about our future. The End …
Learn about the different products available in are gas stations and convenient stores that pose a danger to our youth. The goal of this webinar is to educate about the risks associated with legal substances that our youth can easily access. Our caregivers and educators should be aware of these substances and know what to …
Almost all of us know someone suffering with addiction, but are confused about why some people are particularly vulnerable to the disease. Discover the “why” so you can develop an understanding of the issues and the interventions. Hear directly from a person in long term recovery about their experience and what was helpful and not helpful.’ by Bronwyn McInturff Register here
The Strategic Prevention Framework is a dynamic, data-driven planning process that prevention practitioners can use to understand and more effectively address the substance abuse and related mental health problems facing their communities. In this training, you will learn how to plan and implement prevention programs. Register Here
After battling with a substance use disorder throughout high school and college Nathaniel decided to ask for help. At the time, he did not know that he was also struggling with mental illness. Through perseverance Nathaniel tells his recovery story.
Please join us as Nathaniel Robinson discusses his inspiring recovery story with Edward Taylor.
Singer Demi Lovato has had a long struggle with addiction, mental health, and an eating disorder. Demi has also been very vocal about showing support for those in recovery and advocating for those affected by mental health. After facing a near-fatal heroin/fentanyl overdose in 2018, Demi Lovato eventually turned to an approach that involves drinking …
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Accidents happen. Pain happens. For most of society, aftercare is as simple as following a doctor’s orders. For those in recovery, a thorough plan for managing pain and narcotics is the difference between relapse and sobriety. Join us as we expose a common blind spot in recovery with David Palaia, a LPC with years of …
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