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Alcohol Awareness Month: How to Support The Cause

Alcohol Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness about alcohol and alcohol use disorders (AUDs). As a public outreach campaign, it cultivates consciousness regarding everything from the adverse effects of alcohol and its impact on individuals and communities to alcohol use disorder prevention and treatment. So what can you do to support Alcohol Awareness Month? […]

National Suicide Prevention Month: Not Alone in 2020
Sep 9, 2020

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and after a summer characterized by isolation, social unrest, financial strain, political division, and a startling loss of life due to Covid-19, this National Suicide Prevention Month should remind us all that we’re not experiencing these times alone. While some individuals may feel the effects of the present climate […]

Kevin Hines and Suicide Awareness Month
Sep 8, 2020

The 4200-foot suspension span. The 270.9-foot drop from the middle of the overpass into the unforgiving waters below. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California is quite a spectacle to witness firsthand. Even the online images alone are breathtaking. Unfortunately, this landmark has served as a solution to many who desired to end their […]

The Dangers of Drinking After Work
Sep 1, 2020

Drinking after work is often seen as a sort of professional ritual. Whether you’re grabbing a beer at a bar with coworkers after a long day or having a glass of wine while attending a formal event to make connections, alcohol can be prescient. Many may consider a drink after work as a way to […]

Drive and Ride Sober
Aug 31, 2020

The first Monday in September is approaching, and that means Labor Day celebrations will soon be underway. Just like any other holiday, it’s important that safety takes priority to not only ensure that everyone has fun in their own way, but that everyone will live to share their memories for years to come. Labor Day […]

Getting Help for Addiction During the Pandemic
Aug 31, 2020

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is a widespread crisis that affects everyone. Disruptions and other circumstances during this tough and lengthy stretch create undue pressures more for some of us. Those seeking sobriety fall into this category. If you’re in this group or have loved ones to whom this applies, what is the way forward now? […]

Black Business Month and Substance Abuse Awareness
Aug 11, 2020

August is National Black Business Month. Along with the celebration of inclusion and diversity, we get to celebrate the entrepreneurs who contribute to creating a healthy economy through innovation and job creation. Yet, as we support the African American community, we can also take a moment to raise awareness about substance use disorders and medical […]

5 Myths About Opioid Overdose
Aug 5, 2020

As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to claim American lives, the nation’s opioid epidemic has been largely absent from America’s consciousness. While understandable, in these uncertain and trying times, the lack of national coverage concerning the ongoing opioid epidemic may be leading to a dangerous amount of misinformation. According to a brief shared by the […]

Celebrating National Hemp Month
Jul 22, 2020

In addition to Independence Day, July is the time of year that celebrates National Hemp Month. This substance is often misunderstood and confused with marijuana. As such, in honor of National Hemp Month, we’ll be discussing hemp, its history, and its uses. What is Hemp? The Cannabis sativa plant, also referred to as “hemp,” is […]

The average adult spent 172 hours drunk during lockdown
Jul 7, 2020

Clocktail Hours: The average adult spent 172 hours drunk during lockdown, finds study. Being stuck at home for a solid few months means many Americans have had to get creative when it comes to ways to pass the time during lockdown. For a significant number of people, video calling technology has been both a means […]

Approaching Loved Ones About Addiction & the Meaning Behind Independence Day
Jul 1, 2020

The words “freedom” and “rights” seem to be carelessly tossed around like miscellaneous papers haphazardly caught in the wind. However, what the United States of America was founded upon is anything but haphazard. It was intentional and precise. The forefathers of this nation knew that the only way to truly be free was to declare […]

Learning to Forgive After Addiction
Jun 30, 2020

For those who know a loved one who struggles with addiction, it can be a painful experience. You may wonder why your loved one doesn’t just quit, why they allow alcohol or drugs to hurt them and others. Sadly, addiction is a brain disease that can affect how a person acts. In the throes of […]

1 in 5 Americans Recently Unemployed are Turning to Alcohol
Jun 25, 2020

1 in 5 Americans recently unemployed are turning to alcohol, reveals study. 40% of employees have noticed the mental health of their co-workers suffer since the start of lockdown. 2 in 3 workers believe believe employers should have official systems in place to help staff deal with mental health struggles. Infographic included.  The economic aftermath […]

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