by racsb | Jan 3, 2018 | General, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
For the second year in a row, American life expectancy has dropped—a phenomenon which hasn’t been seen in more than 50 years. Researchers blame the opioid epidemic, which has led to soaring rates of drug overdose deaths, especially among younger adults. More than...
by racsb | Dec 14, 2017 | General, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
On a weekend this fall, a man living at the Thurman Brisben Center collapsed in the bathroom. An employee of the homeless shelter noticed a needle near the unconscious man and knew she was witnessing a heroin overdose. Fortunately, she and the rest of the staff had...
by racsb | Oct 16, 2017 | General, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Tonight is the last of the series of opioid town halls held by The Community Collaborative for Youth and Families. These events focus on the opioid epidemic and feature a screening of “Chasing the Dragon,” followed by a panel discussion by experts. ...
by racsb | Sep 28, 2017 | Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Free Community Training Teaches Life-saving Skills More Americans died from drug overdoses last year than died while fighting the Vietnam War in its entirety. In 2016, more than 64,000 people in the United States died from drug...