by Amanda Edwards | Jul 14, 2022 | Blog, ePRESS Blog, News, Prevention
For years, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a phone number people can call 24/7 for free and confidential help and support during mental health and suicide-related crises. In 2020, Congress announced a new and shorter phone number, “988,” to be...
by Amanda Edwards | May 27, 2022 | Blog, Prevention
National Prevention Week May 8th-14th is SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week, a time to bring together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. Each year, National Prevention Week...
by Amanda Edwards | Mar 24, 2022 | Blog, Prevention, Vaping
A guest blog by Ashley Bodiford, MPH, MS, CSPS, ICPS, Director of Prevention Youth vaping has continued to increase. Amidst the impacts that many have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, youth vaping has continued to increase. Its impact and long-term effects are...
by Amanda Edwards | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Treatment
A guest blog by Kimberlee Cannon, LISW-CP, AADC, CS, Program Manager of Treatment Services Nearly 75% of individuals who seek substance use disorder treatment identify having been exposed to or witnessing a traumatic event, situation, or experience. Additionally,...
by Amanda Edwards | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Prevention
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, Prevention Specialist If I had a dollar for every time, I’ve heard a parent ask me, “Won’t talking to kids about drugs make them want to try them?” I’d be a very wealthy woman. The truth is, this “What they don’t know can’t...
by Amanda Edwards | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, LRADAC Foundation, Rock 4 Recovery
A guest blog from a former LRADAC Patient I was honored on the night of Rock 4 Recovery with the chance to give back to LRADAC with my time and story. After years of struggle and perseverance, I was able to complete the Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program at LRADAC....
