Resources & Education

June 21st, 2016

Medication Treatments for Opiate Addiction: What’s Out There to Help?

Opiate overdoses now kill more people each day than car crashes or gun violence. Read more
June 3rd, 2016

The Facts About Suicide

Too many people take their own lives every day. While the truth is difficult to face, understanding the realities of suicide, including its risk factors, its victims, and its potential warning signs, can teach us how to do more to help those who may be at risk before it is too late. Read more
May 31st, 2016

For Parents: Warning Signs of Drug Abuse

Many parents report being completely blindsided when they find out that their son or daughter has been abusing alcohol or drugs.   Read more
May 16th, 2016

Why is detox an important step of the recovery process?

Between Hollywood’s graphic portrayals and the knowledge that your body will be reacting to life without drugs—causing withdrawal symptoms, cravings and emotions you can’t or don’t want to deal with—the idea of going into a detoxification program can be frightening. Read more
May 5th, 2016

Understanding the Emotional and Physical Pain of Withdrawal

There’s anxiety and panic and feelings of dread and thoughts of this never getting better. Read more
May 5th, 2016

Is Narcan a Lifesaver or a Safety Net?

The statistics are staggering. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Read more
April 19th, 2016

How To Live With Chronic Pain Without Using Opiates

Federal health officials agree that our nation is suffering from a prescription drug epidemic, and they want the American medical community to stop treating common ailments with highly addictive painkillers. Read more
April 7th, 2016

Witness an overdose? Don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1

When a drug overdose occurs, every minute makes a difference between life and death. Read more
April 5th, 2016

Fentanyl and Heroin: A Deadly Combination

The thought that there is a substance on the market that can make heroin more deadly, is a startling thought, and an even more frightening reality. Read more
March 21st, 2016

The connection between bullying and substance abuse

Bullying has become a serious problem for many of today’s teens. Much more than teasing, and sometimes emotional rather than physical, being bullied can lead to significant emotional pain and trauma and leave lasting scars. Read more

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