Addiction

Celebrity Recovery Spotlight: Tom Holland

Tom Holland, the beloved Spider-Man star, has captured hearts with his on-screen charisma and candidness about personal challenges. Recently, he opened up about his struggle with alcohol, revealing how he felt enslaved to drinking and how his journey to recovery has transformed his life. Holland’s decision to quit drinking has inspired many, demonstrating the strength ...

September 25th, 2024|

April is Alcohol Awareness Month – A Time for Understanding and Healing

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and reducing the stigma surrounding alcohol addiction. This month highlights the dangers of alcohol misuse and provides resources to seek help. The Prevalence of Alcohol Misuse in the U.S. The numbers are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive ...

April 9th, 2024|

Addressing Racial Disparity in the Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the United States, but the crisis disproportionately impacts the Black population. While overdose deaths have increased for all groups, the rate among Black Americans is particularly alarming, with significantly higher numbers and faster growth compared to other demographics. A Spike in Black Overdose Deaths Recent CDC (Centers for ...

February 12th, 2024|

Breaking the Addiction Stigma

While cultural awareness around substance and alcohol use disorder have improved in recent years, there is still a substantial amount of stigma surrounding these topics. Despite well-established research identifying addiction as a disease, some still see it as a moral failing instead. The negative attitudes and stereotypes that stem from this belief create barriers to ...

November 10th, 2023|

Opioid Epidemic Declared a National Emergency

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 35,000 people across America died from heroin or opioid overdoses in 2015, and a study released by the University of Virginia on Aug. 7th concluded the mortality rates were 24 percent higher for opioids and 22 percent higher for heroin than previously reported. Clearly, more must ...

August 16th, 2017|

Help, Not Handcuffs: Finding an Ally in Blue

They’re some of the first to arrive at the scene when there is a critical overdose, a person in need, or a troublesome situation. While some find comfort with the men and women on the front lines of the opioid epidemic, it can be a contentious relationship for others. For someone struggling with an addiction, ...

June 26th, 2017|
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