Category: Substance Use
Toxic Drinking Culture Haunts the American “Normal”
by Katie Feuerstein | Mar 27, 2022 | Substance Use | 0 |
The fight against alcohol abuse is one of America’s longest sagas, from the settlers who only...
Read MoreNational Recovery Month Reminds Us Recovery is Possible for Everyone
by Elena Cleaves | Sep 16, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance celebrating the gains made by those...
Read MoreEffects of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Remain Evasive
by Tonia Wright | May 4, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
According to NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse, animal research suggests that the body’s...
Read MoreROAD TO RECOVERY REQUIRES ERASING STIGMA
by Elena Cleaves | May 4, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
Early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought an 18% increase nationwide in substance use...
Read MoreGrant Combats Opioid Epidemic with Stigma-Free Support
by Elena Cleaves | May 4, 2021 | Rural, Substance Use | 0 |
In rural Missouri, being rural strong means being proud of one’s resiliency and ability to keep...
Read MoreAlcohol Awareness Month Highlights the Dangers of Drinking to Cope Amid Pandemic Anniversary
by Elena Cleaves | Apr 14, 2021 | Substance Use | 0 |
Though research is ongoing, evidence gathered so far indicates an increase in alcohol consumption...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Increases Mental Health Issues, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation Among Disproportionately Affected Groups
by Elena Cleaves | Oct 7, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Wellness, Substance Use | 0 |
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation requirements, economic recession, and record...
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Poses Risks to Pregnant Women
by Tempest Wright | Sep 17, 2020 | Substance Use, Women's Health | 0 |
While tobacco and opioid abuse has always been frowned upon during pregnancy, there is a steady...
Read MoreRemembering Those Who Struggle to Maintain Sobriety Amid the Pandemic
by Elena Cleaves | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Wellness, Substance Use | 0 |
Earlier this year, Missouri and other states across the nation implemented social distancing...
Read MoreIS RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA A GATEWAY DRUG?
by Tempest Wright | Mar 10, 2020 | Substance Use | 0 |
As of 2018, more than 11 million young adults reported marijuana use. After alcohol, marijuana is...
Read MoreCOMPASSION DELIVERS TREATMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN USING OPIOIDS
by Tonia Wright | Feb 2, 2020 | Substance Use | 0 |
Have you ever wondered why so many people get addicted to opioids, or how a pregnant woman could...
Read MoreLexington School District Weighs In On Teen Vaping
by Tempest Wright | Jan 3, 2020 | Substance Use | 0 |
Before the rise of vaping, tobacco use had been virtually abandoned by today’s generation. Now,...
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