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Marijuana

The Dangers of Using THC Vape Cartridges

by Celeste Brooks
Opioids

National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 7th

by Celeste Brooks
Parents

Developing Hope in Children 

by Celeste Brooks
News

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Fentanyl

by Celeste Brooks
In Awareness

Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Surging During Covid19 Pandemic: (Weed, Cocaine and More)

August 19, 2021

In April of 2021, Nora Volko, the head of the National Institute of Drug Abuse gave a report on the…

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In Opioids

Pain Medication: Opioids and Opiates

August 16, 2021

Is the pain medication your doctor prescribed an opioid or an opiate? Opioids and opiates are both considered pain medications,…

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In Alcohol

Effects of Alcohol on the Teenage Brain

August 5, 2021

The teenage years are a wondrous, unforgettable time, as the body is going through radical (and sometimes awkward) changes. The…

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In Parents

What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

July 26, 2021

Dr. Rob Anda of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Vincent Felitti of Kaiser Permanente conducted a…

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In Awareness

Why Are Opioids So Addictive?

July 14, 2021

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, and you can find stories from people like Ann Marie, whose…

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In Alcohol

Alcohol and Caffeine: How They Interact

July 9, 2021

Two commonly used substances, but what are the effects when these two are mixed together? Before delving into this combination,…

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In Substance Use

Is Addiction an Illness?

July 7, 2021

Part of the stigma that comes with addiction is the idea that a person with a substance use disorder (SUD)…

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In Marijuana

Virginia Legalizes Marijuana: What You Need To Know

June 29, 2021

In many states, marinuana became legal at the top of 2021. Now, it looks like it’s our turn. Starting July…

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In Vaping

Five Tips for Talking to Your Children about Vaping

June 24, 2021

Whether you’re trying to get a head start on talking to your child about vaping or you suspect your child…

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In Local Drug Trends

Fentanyl: A Powerful Opioid

June 22, 2021

Fentanyl has made its way into the Shenandoah Valley, and is believed to be responsible for numerous overdose deaths in…

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