When it comes to drug and alcohol use, parents shouldn’t assume their kids are hearing – and absorbing – the right information at school. Prevention should start at home. Here are just a few ways parents can make a big difference: … Continue reading
Those we choose to put around us can make a huge impact on our lives. That’s why, every once in a while, it’s necessary to take a step back and examine our friendships. It’s all about give and take, but … Continue reading
While many who struggle with addiction are able to hide their problem for some time, it’s inevitable that those closest eventually notice changes. If you or someone you know has reason to believe a loved one is under the control … Continue reading
We’re nearing the end of the NFL playoffs – a time in the thick of winter when football fans cheer their favorite team onto the greatest victory. But upsets and unexpected losses can have a genuinely negative impact on fans … Continue reading
This video has been making the rounds online, and it’s easy to see why. Bath salts have become a problem among sailors – 11 men from one ship were discharged last year from using the synthetic drug Spice. In response … Continue reading
A painkiller like OxyContin has ‘extended-release’ for long-lasting effects. When crushed, and snorted or injected, a drug like OxyContin provides an instantaneous, and potentially very dangerous high. In Kentucky, more people die of drug overdoses than car wrecks – naturally … Continue reading
It’s common knowledge that New Year’s Eve is a prime holiday for drunk driving. 1-in-10 teens alone admit to doing it - and the consequences are life-threatening. Hosting a New Year’s Eve party? Follow a few simple rules and prevent a … Continue reading
When a loved one needs treatment, it’s so common for the family to feel stuck and confused – even hopeless. As we head into the New Year, it’s time to find help. Start With Yourself Families of alcoholics are the … Continue reading
Last week, we talked about Nomophobia – a loosely-coined fear of losing one’s cell phone. Social media is a beast all its own, but one that’s certainly connected to our affinity for the smart phone… Facebook has one billion users. … Continue reading
Are you always checking for your phone? Are others often frustrated that you use your phone at dinner, during class or work meetings? In ’08, researchers in the UK invented the term Nomophobia, a.k.a “No-mobile-phobia” as the fear of and obsession with … Continue reading
When 28-year-old Eric Dresdale left treatment, he realized he had no clue how to properly handle his money when sober. So, he and his two friends also in recovery created the Next Step Card, the very first prepaid card aimed at … Continue reading
Today is about thankfulness, family togetherness and joy — and even if you don’t get into the ‘holiday spirit,’ Thanksgiving is at least an opportunity to quietly step back and look at the positives in your life. We all get so … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is this week, and with it comes the inevitable start of the busy holiday season. Let’s face it: holiday work parties can be awkward. To lighten things up (or sometimes make matters worse) people often take advantage of the … Continue reading
One of the wonderful things about this country is we love to show our appreciation to those who sacrifice for our freedom. And as we celebrated Veteran’s Day yesterday — and as we continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy — … Continue reading
The month of Movember has officially begun. (Movember = moustaches + November.) Every year during the month of November, men — or “Mo Bros” — from around the world grow their mustaches to help raise awareness for the prevention and … Continue reading
Election day is so close. If you haven’t yet voted, we encourage you to let your voice be heard. This will be a very close race, but every vote counts. This election is absolutely crucial to the future of healthcare, … Continue reading
Our country has felt the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst storms in recorded US history, and the worst recorded storm ever in New York City. And while it’s no longer classified as a hurricane, the monster Superstorm … Continue reading
At around 4PM this past Thursday, New York police raided an apartment party in Buffalo, NY and found 640 marijuana lollipops. The 26-year-old man, University of Buffalo grad and aspiring master’s student who was responsible for obtaining the drugs allegedly goes … Continue reading
(image via Billboard) Fergie — lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas, a band that reached two million downloads in the United States, making the 37-year-old singer, songwriter, actress and designer the artist with the most two-million sellers by the … Continue reading
Today, Red Ribbon Week kicked off a weeklong national campaign to spread drug abuse awareness. Now in its 24th year, Red Ribbon Week is the oldest, largest and most celebrated drug prevention program tradition in the United States. Events will be … Continue reading
