By Patti Richards It’s everywhere teenagers look — social media, TV, movies, books — and no matter how hard you might try to protect your son or daughter from the reality of teen suicide and substance use, it’s impossible. Although you’d rather keep the conversation about clothes, sports, grades and friends, teen suicide and substance use is so woven into the fabric of the high-school experience, not talking about it is no longer an option. So, how do you keep the lines of communication open and have purposeful dialogue about staying safe, both emotionally and physically, when an over abundance […]

There are no shortages of misconceptions related to substance use. One specific notion is that it is largely limited to those in communities struggling with poverty, and particularly individuals battling homelessness. While such groups certainly face disproportionate challenges, the negative effects of drug and alcohol addiction certainly aren’t exclusive to any one faction. Take for example an incident in 2014 when a pilot for JetBlue was caught possessing heroin. This is just one of many job types where the issue is prevalent, especially with the ongoing opioid epidemic. Workplace Problems With Drug Addiction Are Very Real In 2014, the National […]