Every community has been touched by the devastating impact of substance use disorders. Every day, we hear news stories about the opioid crisis, communities affected by overdoses, and deaths. Yet there are also many untold stories shared by millions of people in recovery, their family members, and other supporters. Each September, National Recovery Month is […]
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Averhealth Plans to Add Jobs as Part of Expansion Efforts
As Averhealth expands our nationwide footprint, we are excited to be partnering with the Virginia Jobs Investment Program to expand our corporate headquarters in Richmond. You can read about our upcoming office growth plans in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Read MoreAverhealth to expand headquarters in Henrico County
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Averhealth, a health care company with nationwide substance use disorder treatment centers, will invest $325,000 to expand its headquarters in Henrico County. Virginia successfully competed against Kansas and North Carolina for the project, which will create up to 50 new jobs.
Read MoreStreet Drugs laced with Fentanyl pose a testing challenge
In 2016, synthetic opioids surpassed prescription opioids as the most common drugs in overdose deaths. At 100 times the potency of morphine, fentanyl is a strong synthetic prescription opioid that is also illegally manufactured in clandestine labs in China and Mexico and sold online or transported across the Southern U.S. border.
Read MoreThe Changes and Challenges of Designer Drugs
Designer drugs have exploded onto the scene in the past decade. These psychoactive substances are often manufactured overseas and sold in the U.S. over the internet. Others are sold in gas stations, smoke shops, or convenience stores. Marketed as natural, consumers think they are less dangerous. Side effects differ, but when taken in high doses, […]
Read MoreAlcohol Awareness Month focus is on ‘Changing Attitudes’
Since 1987, April has been designated as Alcohol Awareness Month by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Designed to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues, this year’s theme is Changing Attitudes: It’s not a ‘rite of passage.
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