When most people think of November, they conjure up images of Thanksgiving. Family members and other loved ones gathered around a table sharing their stories, their sustenance, and their lives. But where does the transgender community fit into this idyllic vision of warmth and acceptance? All too often, transgender individuals are ostracized from their families […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: November Is Transgender Awareness Month
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, opioid addiction kills thousands of people every year. In 2014 there were 18,893 overdose deaths related to prescription painkillers. But it’s terrifying how easy it is to find opioid meds in the home. For example, the CDC calculates than in 2012 alone, doctors wrote over 250 million […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (October 27)
Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in 1990 by the U.S. Congress in recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October and fights stigmas and provides support. This year, Mental Illness Awareness […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Mental Illness Awareness Week
Six months ago I entered Santa Barbara, California for the first time in my life. It rained for two straight weeks. Home sweet home. I hadn’t seen real nature in nearly two years unless you count the Culver City Stairs on a starry night. I remember thinking to myself every morning as I looked into […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: My Story of Addiction for National Recovery Month
Every year, millions of Americans successfully complete inpatient treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction. For many, the idea of rehabilitation can be frightening as it means having to face demons, work through emotional baggage, and learn the strength to stay away from influences that may lead to a relapse. Getting back to a healthy and […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Life After Treatment: 10 Ways to Lead a Happy & Healthy Life in Recovery
Drug overdose deaths have risen across the United States in recent years. In 2018, more people between the ages of 18 – 25 are dying from drug overdoses, but drug abuse rates amongst young teens are down. While the U.S. has done an excellent job of decreasing teen rates of drug addiction and abuse, young […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Youth Overdose Rates
There are countless reasons why a teen may use drugs. In many cases, it’s a form of peer pressure, and the fear of not partaking could label one as “unpopular” at school. Some teens turn to study aid drugs like Adderall to improve their ability to concentrate and boost their grades. And others use drugs […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: The Negative Effects of Adolescent and Teen Drug Use
These days, you’d be hard-pressed to turn on the TV, check social media feeds, or open a news app without facing the darkness that is America’s opioid epidemic. The numbers are staggering. The stories are heartbreaking. Grandparents in Tennessee raise their two grandchildren after losing their 28-year-old daughter to a heart infection caused by a […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: International Overdose Awareness Day
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20 percent of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 live with a mental health condition, and 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. While every type of mental illness has its unique set of warning signs, there are common themes […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: 10 Early Warning Signs Your Teen is Struggling with Mental Illness
The LGBTQ community has long faced stigma, prejudice, and other negativities directed at them from society. Unfortunately, healthcare is no different when it comes to unwanted bias. Although there have been great strides in public acceptance and more minds (and hearts) are opening, lesbians and bisexual women are still affected by these prejudices. With high […]
by Sam Dekin
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