by Amanda Edwards | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog, LRADAC, Peer Support, Prevention, Treatment
Substance use disorders involve the recurrent use of drugs or alcohol, leading to significant impairment and distress. Addiction can take various forms, from alcohol and marijuana to illicit drugs like opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The impact of these...
by Amanda Edwards | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Prevention
National Stress Awareness Month April is National Stress Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about the negative impacts of stress on our bodies. While there is no single definition for stress, it most commonly appears as physical, mental, or emotional strain...
by Amanda Edwards | Mar 30, 2023 | Alcohol, Blog, ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Marijuana, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) This year, NDAFW took place from March 20th through the 26th. Drug and alcohol misuse is the cause of many accidents and illnesses and, sadly, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Take some time to educate your children,...
by Amanda Edwards | Mar 1, 2023 | Blog, Heroin, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Treatment
Narcan can save someone’s life you didn’t know was using. For the first time in United States history, there were over 100,000 overdose deaths in 12 months. Fentanyl is increasingly responsible for the growing amount of accidental overdoses. Currently,...
by Amanda Edwards | Feb 21, 2023 | Blog, ePRESS, Prevention
By Hailey Kanipe We’ve all been there — just trying to make it to the end of the week, so desperate for any opportunity for a break. You’re stressed, overwhelmed, and maybe even sad. You need help to stay focused and put forth your best effort at...
by Amanda Edwards | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog, ePRESS Blog, Prevention
Well, friends, we made it to 2023! Happy New Year!! A new year means a chance to start fresh and focus on fostering positive habits, like eating healthier, exercising, improving mental health, and working on time management skills. It’s easy to say that we will...
