by Amy U | Feb 10, 2023 | About, Developmental Disability, General, Home, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder
Love is in the air. And on store shelves, television ads, social media posts… In so many ways, we learn that love is defined by chocolate, roses and diamonds. Celebrating love certainly is sweet. And so are those heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But true...
by Amy U | Dec 27, 2022 | About, Home, Substance Use Disorder
It’s about time to ring in 2023! For many of us, the year ends with festive fun, gatherings and parties. These can all wreak havoc on recovery journeys–whether from temptations offered or from the stressors of socializing. RACSB staff offer some tips for...
by racsb | Aug 24, 2020 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Since 2007, drug overdoses have claimed the lives of 11,863 Virginians. To support the survivors, honor those who died, and prevent future loss of life, a trio of local groups will mark International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2020. Increasing Awareness...
by racsb | Nov 30, 2018 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Besieged by a rising tide of overdoses and suicide, the American life expectancy rate dropped for the third year in a row in 2017, according to reports released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Life expectancy in the United States peaked in...
by racsb | Oct 3, 2017 | Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Is your coworker moody or struggling under an emotional burden too heavy to carry? Is your spouse irritable or handling a mental illness? For most of us, it is difficult to spot the signs of a mental illness, and even more challenging to know when a situation crosses...