Northeast Ohio voters passed levies Tuesday to support mental health and recovery boards in Ashland, Columbiana, Huron, Richland, Summit and Tuscarawas counties. They approved renewal levies in Summit, Columbiana, Huron and Richland, along with a replacement levy in Ashland. In Tuscarawas, an increase levy for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of…
From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or loved one can be much more difficult. What is Addiction? According to Health Direct, addiction is when one has a strong urge to…
There are millions of people who live with anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. In many cases, the person is later diagnosed with some form of PTSD. Unfortunately, some people will abuse drugs and alcohol as a way of coping with their trauma. This is unhealthy and dangerous.If you are dealing with trauma it is important…
Substance Abuse counseling is done by mental health professionals who help patients struggling with addictions. The main responsibility is to work with families and individuals to treat both mental and emotional disorders. They treat emotional conditions like depression, addiction, substance abuse, suicidal impulse, stress and the overall problem with self-esteem. Depending upon the treatment needed…
While you can’t ever guarantee that something you do is going to prevent someone else from developing a substance use disorder or addiction, it is still important to try to help all you can with this. October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and it is a great time to help yourself and others prevent…
Drug abuse is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and differences in the brain, which can be long-lasting. The path to drug abuse begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs. But over time, a person’s ability to judge not to do so becomes compound. Seeking…
Ask Joe: Should I search my adolescent’s room? Ask Joe: Q: Should I searchmy adolescent’s room? A: You bet. Not only should you search their room, but you should have no qualmsabout it. If you suspect he or she (a minor) might be using drugs oralcohol or be engaged in any other illegal activity, then…
Heroin is found in various forms. Before learning more about what this drug looks like, our team would like to go over a few things with you. For one thing, heroin addiction can impact anyone, so don’t let the thought of a stereotypical addict color your opinion. Secondly, if you suspect someone is using heroin…
As per the latest report by Global status, “India’s per capita alcohol consumption has increased rapidly between 2005 (2.4 liters) and 2016 (5.7 liters).” A new report disclosed that “by 2025, South East Asia is expected to have the highest increase in total alcohol per capita consumption with an increase of 2.2 liters in India”….
Recovery Thought:#100 I’m Left-Handed.I’m also an alcoholic.~Joe Herzanek I’m left-handed.Apparently I was born this way. No one knows for sure why a person is left-handed (Google it and you’ll come up with dozens of theories). No one asked me if I wanted to be a lefthander in a righthander’s world. About 10% of the population…
