Good to see federal funding as many 911 calls are due to a person in a #mentalhealth or substance abuse crisis. Mental health crisis teams are a critical pillar of a comprehensive crisis response system. usnews.com/news/health-news/…
Not sure how to prevent drug or alcohol use? Or what to do if you suspect or have discovered substance use? Find answers here. drugfree.org/prevention-and-…
When appropriately invoked, the #stress response helps us rise to many challenges. But trouble starts when this response is constantly provoked by less momentous, day-to-day events: bit.ly/32itqA2#HarvardHealth
April is Alcohol Awareness Month so it’s an excellent time to examine some #movies about #alcoholism to see how alcohol misuse is portrayed in Hollywood films.
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Trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), causes repeated activation of the fight or flight response resulting in long-term mental and physical changes.
How Trauma Damages a Child's Developing Brain buff.ly/2QqHgLD#brain#ACES#mentalhealth#trauma#stress#Tuesday
Opioids, which include heroin, fentanyl and prescription pain medications, carry strong risks of dependency, addiction and overdose. Even when use becomes harmful, it’s difficult for the person using opioids to stop without help. Learn more: drugfree.org/article/medicat…