by Amanda Edwards | Dec 21, 2022 | Alcohol, Blog, ePRESS Blog, Prevention
Guest blog by Steven Burritt, Regional Executive Director of MADD As we approach the holidays and the many opportunities to attend holiday parties, it is important to remember that if you might drink, you should plan ahead by who does not intend to consume alcohol....
by Amanda Edwards | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, ePRESS Blog, Peer Support, Prevention, Treatment
Hunter’s Story of Recovery This month’s blog features the recovery story of Hunter Welch, one of LRADAC’s Peer Support Specialists. We want to thank Hunter for his willingness to share his recovery story and the many resources he has found helpful throughout his...
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,...
