Overdose Awareness Day August 31 The overdose crisis in the United States continues unabated. Each year August 31 is designated as overdose awareness day. Some use this day to remember and grieve for those who have been lost to a drug overdose, while others use this day to renew their commitment to reduce overdose deaths […]
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It is no coincidence that the holiday season coincides with “National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.” Because the holidays are a time for gathering, recognizing the achievements of the passing year, celebrating time together, and looking forward to the opportunities the new year will provide, the risk of overindulging or overconsuming increases. In 2021,
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The holiday season is upon us, so fasten your seatbelts! The holiday season offers an opportunity to gather with those we love, rejoice in the many wonderful people and activities in our lives, and celebrate another year’s passing. At the same time, there are so many demands on our time, money, and patience. While we
For most of us, experimentation may lead to regular or recreational use. When we get together with friends, we use the substance of choice to help us relax at the end of the day or week or as part of a celebration. Occasionally, we might overindulge and end up with a terrible hangover. We tell
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