Drug-Related Crime

Facts About Drugs and Criminal Offenses   According to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), approximately 17% of state prisoners and 18% of federal inmates admitted to committing the offense they were incarcerated for in order to obtain money for drugs. Around 25% of those incarcerated for property or drug offenses in local […]

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Planning Ahead

Considering Dry January for 2022   The New Year is only weeks away and many are considering what their resolutions will be. One of the most popular resolutions after losing weight and being more active is to drink less or stop drinking altogether.  Dry January encourages that sobriety by asking people to go 31 days

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Opioid Use During Pregnancy

Startling Statistics About Opioid Use During Pregnancy   As reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid use has skyrocketed over the past 10 years. According to a recent estimate, women with “opioid-related diagnoses” at delivery increased 131% from 2010 to 2017.  In 2019, approximately 7% of women reported using prescription

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Mental Health and the Holidays

Focusing on Your Mental and Physical Well-Being during the Winter Months   According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), many people experience short-term mental health problems during the holiday season.  NAMI holiday mental health data: 68% of people felt financially strained; 66% of respondents reported experiencing loneliness; 63% of people felt too much

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