Archive for March 2016
Does your organization have a Drug Free Workplace Policy?
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] There is large importance in not only having a drug free environment for employees, but also having a clear policy in place for everyone. Drug Free Workplace PA is able to create a custom policy to match the needs of your corporation completely for FREE!…
Read More2 out of 3 Teenagers Struggle with Mental Illness
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Anyone can suffer from mental illness, It should be acceptable to express who you are. Instead there is a toxic stigma that suppresses those with mental illness. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ src=”https://youtu.be/Koss6rrPlw0″ image_src=”//i.ytimg.com/vi/Koss6rrPlw0/hqdefault.jpg” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Read MoreStop the Silence. Expose Addiction. Let’s Talk Recovery.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] 23 Million Americans are in recovery. This video give a voice to the voiceless, gives hope to the hopeless. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ src=”https://youtu.be/5PfMD3Kd7nA” image_src=”//i.ytimg.com/vi/5PfMD3Kd7nA/hqdefault.jpg” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Read MoreLOOK UP! Being Present Matters- Disconnect to Connect
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Imagine what you are missing by always being connected. Sitting across from the person you love never making eye contact, missing your child’s laughter on the playground, and being so engrossed in your phone you miss an opportunity to improve your life or even someone…
Read MoreNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome- Children are facing the same withdrawals as their addicted mothers
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] ***WARNING*** graphic video. Today we are on a mission to educate as many people as possible about the tragic epidemic we are in. The statistics that are in this video are astounding. There is help. There is hope. Please reach out. Your children do not…
Read More“Change is Possible” Police Station Transformed into Safe Haven
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Upper Darby Police debut program connecting heroin addicts to rehab, utilizing Gaudenzia as their provider for treatment and recovery. The program was created to combat the heroin epidemic sweeping much of the nation, but Chitwood said police will offer assistance to residents struggling with any…
Read MoreFormer NBA player Chris Herren warns of dangers of painkillers
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] The disease of addiction does not discriminate. It is progressive and fatal, if not treated. Chris Herren shares his experience, strength, and hope. http://usatodayhss.com/2015/former-nba-player-chris-herren-warns-of-dangers-of-painkillers?utm_content=bufferba956&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ src=”https://www.drugfreeworkplacepa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chris-herren.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”fade_in” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Read MoreSimple Ways to Ease Daily Stress
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ src=”https://www.drugfreeworkplacepa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Destress.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”fade_in” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/5-ways-to-de-stress-and-help-your-heart [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Read MoreDrugs & The Adolescent Brain
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.51″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] This video goes into the detail of why adolescents are at an even greater risk than adults when it comes to substance abuse. Repeated use of drugs and alcohol actually changes the brain chemistry of an adolescent, as things are still…
Read MoreNarcan is Saving Lives!
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ src=”https://www.drugfreeworkplacepa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Narcan.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”fade_in” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] http://local21news.com/news/local/pennsylvania-police-reversed-600-overdoses-with-antidote [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
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