DRUG AWARENESS
One Injury Changed Everything
Many think addiction is never in the cards for them. It isn’t until it’s too late that they realized it’s got a hold of them. One of our graduates tells his story of how soccer was his escape until one injury changed everything.
Meth Addicted Monks
Recently in Thailand there were monks that were discovered using and abusing meth. Meth continues to be a growing issue and it is important to know the signs to look for is you suspect a loved one of using meth.
Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate
Addiction comes in all shapes, forms, and a variety of backgrounds. One of our graduates tells her story of how she never thought addiction would be something she struggled with and how it impacted her.
Kratom and Kava—The Consequences of A Legal High
Kratom and Kava may seem like an all natural way to get high. There are many health risks that go along with the two and many don’t know them. One of our graduates tells her story of struggling with Kratom and Kava and how unhealthy she became.
The Dangers of Festivals and Concerts
Music festivals and concerts are fun but no matter how much security, drugs still find a way to get in. Alcohol is either sold or snuck in, leading to alcohol overdone, dehydration and hospitalization.
Look Out for Rainbow Fentanyl this Halloween!
Rainbow Fentanyl has been making headlines and causing an uproar for Halloween trick-or-treaters, but Rainbow Fentanyl is not being made to target kids. Drug dealers are now trying to get “creative” when concealing Fentanyl’s true identity.
Delta-8 THC
Delta-8 is hitting the market as a “new, safe, fun way” to get high. However, it is a synthetic drug and there are many unknowns. This is what we know so far and how it could lead to a new synthetic marijuana epidemic.
Alcohol Is Everywhere
Over the years, alcohol has become more prominent and is advertised everywhere. The thing is alcoholism can go unnoticed and many don’t know the side effects of it. Here you can see the signs of use, withdrawal symptoms, and long term effects of alcohol abuse.
The Evolving Epidemic
The opioid epidemic has been an ongoing issue since the 1990s. From 1999 to 2019, nearly 500,000 people died from an opioid overdose. The epidemic started with prescription opioids, then moved to heroin, and is now fueled by fentanyl.
The Alcoholidays
Holidays can be a particularly rough time for those who struggle with alcohol or are recently sober. It is important to recognize this and be mindful of assisting friends and family to navigate through this Holiday Season while maintaining their sobriety.
