The Link Discovered Between Substance Abuse, Violence, and Suicide

The Link Discovered Between Substance Abuse, Violence, and Suicide

ByKeisha Mclean-Green

Suicide is among the top ten causes of death in the United States, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It alone accounts for over 34,000 deaths each year, and an even greater number of people attempt suicide – roughly 5 percent of adults. The link between substance abuse, violence, and suicide is growing…

Help Us Spread The Word About Teen Dating Violence
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Help Us Spread The Word About Teen Dating Violence

ByKeisha Mclean-Green

You know that February is the month many people celebrate Valentine’s Day, and you may also know that February is Heart Month (read our previous post for Heart Health tips). But did you know that February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in America? In 2013, the president issued an official proclamation recognizing February…