How to Use Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose and Save Lives NALOXONE SAVES LIVES A variety of drugs and drug combinations carry the risk of fatal overdose. Emergency protocol for any suspected overdose includes calling

Telehealth to Treat Substance Use and Mental Health Problems: What Families Need to Know MAY 5, 2020 BY MITHRA SALMASSI, PAT AUSSEM, LPC   The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many of life’s normalcies, including our traditional ways of

Co-Occurring Disorders and Your Child MAY 12, 2020 BY ALEXA BEACHAM, PAT AUSSEM, LPC   Recently, former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke about a “social recession,” marked by a growing loneliness and isolation. Today, while social distancing

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Finding Hope for Change by Carrie Wilkens, PhD If you love someone who struggles with substance, you may be facing increased stress during the pandemic. Maybe you are sheltering in place with the person you are

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Special Considerations When Seeking Substance Use Treatment During COVID-19 MARCH 26, 2020 BY THE PARTNERSHIP   While we hear daily reports on business closures and the importance of social distancing, many treatment programs are still open and