3 Social Activities We Strongly DIScourage Youth From Doing
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3 Social Activities We Strongly DIScourage Youth From Doing

Recently we shared an article about the local news story covering the tragic death of a Charlotte youth who had died from a drug overdose. Unfortunately, this story and similar stories are becoming all too common, not just in our community, but all over the nation. So we asked the question, “How do we prevent…

10 Most Commonly Abused Drugs in The U.S. [Infographic]
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10 Most Commonly Abused Drugs in The U.S. [Infographic]

Alcohol and marijuana: highest rate of drug abuse Alcohol and marijuana have the highest rate of abuse among all drugs. In the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported: 14.5 million Americans aged 12 or older had experienced alcohol dependence or abuse. 12…

3 Ways Cutting Back On Alcohol Improves Your Health
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3 Ways Cutting Back On Alcohol Improves Your Health

Did you know by cutting back on alcohol you can improve your mental health? 1. Improve Your Mental Health Doctors and researchers of Mental Health America have found that drinking alcohol actually affects your sleep. Their research shows that some people drink alcohol to relax, yet when you drink before bed, you may fall asleep…