by Amanda Edwards | Sep 18, 2024 | ePRESS, ePRESS Blog, Peer Support, Prevention, Treatment
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe What is National Recovery Month? Every September, National Recovery Month celebrates the millions of Americans in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). It’s a time to raise awareness about the recovery process, share success...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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,...
