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If You Are Facing Criminal Charges, You May Be Eligible for Diversion If you have a diagnosable mental health condition and have committed a crime, you need to do these three things: 1. You Need an Attorney The first, and most important is finding a criminal defense attorney to represent you. If you cannot […]
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Studies Show Increase in Drug Use and Overdoses During the Holiday Season The holidays bring many people enormous joy, but for some they can be overwhelming and stressful. Studies show that there are generally more drug overdoses and an increase in drug and alcohol use during the holidays. The 2021 holiday season may be
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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
The Most Dangerous Cities in America Last year, CBS News produced a detailed article ranking the most dangerous cities in America. According to their findings, there were approximately 367 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the United States. What is considered a violent crime according to the FBI: Murder Non-negligent manslaughter Rape Robbery Aggravated assault
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Former Raider Wide Receiver Charged in Fatal DUI Awaits Court Hearing on House Arrest A Nevada judge has agreed to allow Henry Ruggs III to stay on house arrest despite missing an alcohol test. The former Las Vegas Raider wide receiver is charged with multiple felonies related to a deadly accident that left one
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Surprising Facts About Mental Health in America You have likely heard it on the news – America is in the midst of a mental health crisis. But what does that really mean? If you do not personally know someone who struggles with mental health concerns, it can seem like a distant problem, but for
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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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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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How Drugs and Alcohol Can Affect an Unborn Child According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, substance use while pregnant and breastfeeding “can have severe health consequences for infants.” Drugs and alcohol can pass through the placenta affecting the fetus. It is not only illicit drugs but also prescription drugs that are taken
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Lawmakers Hope Move Will Generate Revenue and Set Money Aside for Substance Abuse According to Mass Live, a new bill being proposed by a Massachusetts lawmaker would double the state’s excise tax on alcohol. Representative Kay Kham, a Democrat out of Newton, has proposed two new bills. The first of which would double the
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