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…
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…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This annual awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) since 1987, has been instrumental in giving a voice to people who are affected by alcoholism and abuse. Tragically millions of lives are affected by people who drink alcohol. This national campaign is aimed…
In our work with substance abuse treatment in St Louis, we understand that it is hard to discuss the dangers of alcohol and drugs with young people. This is especially true during teenage years as children are open to discovering and learning more about themselves and are influenced to try new things. So how do…