It takes just a quick scan of the headlines to see the consequences of drugs and alcohol. Every five minutes, someone in the United States dies from a drug overdose or poisoning, according to recent congressional testimony from Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
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Inspiring End to National Treatment Court Month
Averhealth is wrapping up National Treatment Court Month by recognizing just a few individuals who, thanks to the accountability of treatment courts and support from dedicated court and probation professionals, turned their lives around to inspire others.
Read MoreHenrico County Drug Court Graduation Reaffirms Opportunities
Too often, we see the results of substance use disorder: Broken families, broken hearts – broken lives.
It’s easy to get dejected, too.
Read MoreCourt Gives Veteran ‘Second Chance at Life’
For Brad Bell, it came down to one word: Willingness. “I was in pain. I needed help,” he recalls his addiction struggles after leaving the Marine Corps. “But I had the willingness to change.”
Read More‘Trifecta of Goodness’: Working with Purpose to Battle Addiction
For Brad Bell, it came down to one word: Willingness. “I was in pain. I needed help,” he recalls his addiction struggles after leaving the Marine Corps. “But I had the willingness to change.”
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Approach: Are You Adapting to Today’s Stresses?
When it comes to humans, there’s no shortage of trauma. Violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, natural disasters, pandemics, and other emotionally harmful experiences can all trigger trauma, affecting just about everyone, no matter the age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or geography.
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