Insights
2 out of 3 Teenagers Struggle with Mental Illness
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.
Stop the Silence. Expose Addiction. Let’s Talk Recovery.
23 Million Americans are in recovery. This video give a voice to the voiceless, gives hope to the hopeless.
LOOK UP! Being Present Matters- Disconnect to Connect
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 else’s. Being in the moment is one of the most…
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome- Children are facing the same withdrawals as their addicted mothers
***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 have a voice, you do! https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryNews/videos/10153621584488387/ \
“Change is Possible” Police Station Transformed into Safe Haven
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 type of substance abuse. http://www.phillyvoice.com/upper-darby-police-debut-program-connecting-heroin-addicts-rehab/
Former NBA player Chris Herren warns of dangers of painkillers
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
Simple Ways to Ease Daily Stress
http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/5-ways-to-de-stress-and-help-your-heart
Drugs & The Adolescent Brain
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 developing. Personality and behavior changes are very common.
Narcan is Saving Lives!
http://local21news.com/news/local/pennsylvania-police-reversed-600-overdoses-with-antidote
Heroin Highway
This CBS News 21 segment explores the journey of heroin trafficking and how it is impacting our local community. http://local21news.com/news/local/heroin-highway-trafficking-in-the-midstate