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Kathleen Ratcliff, executive director for Upstream Prevention, discusses substance use disorder during the “Responding to Addiction” workshop Sept. 26 at the Greenwood Public Library. The goal of the ...

Parents face numerous challenges when raising children, but few topics prove as daunting as discussing addiction. Recent research has revealed that maintaining open dialogue about substance abuse not ...

BALTIMORE AIMED AT HELPING KIDS IN OUR AREA AVOID SUBSTANCE ABUSE. JOINING US WITH MORE ON CAMP MARIPOSA IS DIRECTOR LAWRENCE SANDERS. GOOD MORNING. SO THIS IS REALLY SPECIAL BECAUSE WE DON’T HEAR ...

There are many things that contribute to the development of addiction rather than one “smoking gun.” Research tells us that genetic predispositions, adverse childhood experiences, social learning, ...

If you or someone you know is using substances, it’s important to always have Narcan on hand and know signs of overdose, such as shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils.

Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background, education, or income. It often starts subtly—using alcohol to unw ...

Digital media overuse among youth is a growing concern. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Center, 95% of teens (aged 13-17) have access to a smartphone at home and 46% reported using the ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Rx and Illicit drug Summit, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — ...

Celeste Clark is the executive director of the Raymond Coalition for Youth. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This legislative session has raised some concerns that not enough people ...

CANTON − Canton City Council has awarded $300,000 in opioid settlement funds for seven community programs related to addiction prevention and recovery. Mayor William V. Sherer II said the funds are ...