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11/18/2021

More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the yearlong period ending in April, government researchers said.

06/15/2021

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/14/us-opioid-crisis-california-fentanyl-deaths?campaign_id=49&emc=edit_ca_20210615&instance_id=33032&nl=california-today®i_id=126016290&segment_id=60714&te=1&user_id=60d092e56ff708e57634777f3e348659

Deaths from fentanyl overdoses have jumped by more than 2,100% in five years as the powerful drug has flooded the state

02/03/2020

https://the20minuteguide.com/parents/helping-with-understanding/one-size-does-not-fit-all/

“What should I do if my teenager is drinking or using drugs?” “What should I do if my teenager is drinking or using drugs?” The answer is that there are many answers, many paths, and many ways to help your child change his relationship to substances. The answer for your child will depend on ...

01/25/2020

Such a great reading list from our kindred folks at the Center for Motivation and Change!
https://motivationandchange.com/outpatient-treatment/for-families/reading-list-for-families/

Below is a list of books for families and significant others that we use and refer to as professionals.

11/12/2019

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201711/10-reasons-teens-have-so-much-anxiety-today

We've created an environment that fosters anxiety rather than resilience.

11/06/2019

In case you missed it...this powerful segment from Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes about the resurgence of psychedelic medicine to help people heal.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/psychedelic-drugs-lsd-active-agent-in-magic-mushrooms-to-treat-addiction-depression-anxiety-60-minutes-2019-10-13/

Study participants at some of the country's leading medical research centers are going through intense therapy and six-hour psychedelic journeys deep into their minds to do things like quit smoking and worry less

09/23/2019

https://thepowerofsilence.co/how-the-narcissist-gets-away-with-abusing-people-and-come-off-as-a-good-person/

I think you’ve been there before. You learned everything about the narcissist, you know who the narcissist is, but the thing with narcissists is they have “lucky charms” that work for them and carry their dirty laundry while making sure no one sees that the king is naked. So, it is very hard t...

05/30/2019

Interesting update from the World Health Organization!

Declared by the World Health Organization.

05/20/2019

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/mental-health-check-14-questions-ask-your-child-ncna1006936

You should be asking your kids about their lives every day. These open-ended inquiries will help you determine if they're suffering from anxiety, depression or bullying.

05/20/2019

How a new understanding of childhood trauma is changing U.S. education https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/aromatherapy-anger-management-how-schools-are-addressing-crisis-childhood-trauma-n1006076

Schools are experimenting with new ways to address behavior issues and support students who are struggling emotionally.

04/30/2019

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!

https://www.theskimm.com/live-smarter/health/mental-health-awareness

Mental health awareness is really important. As is dealing with the stigma that comes with it. There are a couple ways to define it. One wa

04/23/2019

First major drug distribution company, former CEO, criminally charged in opioid crisis https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-ceo-major-drug-distribution-company-first-face-criminal-charges-n997571

Laurence Doud III, the former CEO of Rochester Drug Co-Operative, was indicted Tuesday for narcotics conspiracy and conspiracy to defraud the Drug Enforcement Administration.

03/19/2019

Frightening times with limited support for our young people....

https://youthtoday.org/2019/03/cops-and-no-counselors-how-the-lack-of-school-mental-health-staff-is-harming-students/

The ACLU takes a look at the numbers of social workers, nurses, and psychologists in schools across the country compared to those of law enforcement.

03/08/2019

Beware of an industry that looks like it is in it to help yet it’s still about business and money....

"Mom, when they look at me, they see dollar signs."

02/22/2019

Mental health concerns amongst young people is growing in a world with increasing pressure to conform and succeed. FSR welcomes the opportunity to help young people weather the storm of adolescence and find stability and support to help them thrive.

Millions of America’s teenagers are anxious and depressed — and 65% of those with depression, 80% of those with anxiety do not get any treatment. A new Pew study reveals seven out of ten teens say mental illness is a major problem among their peers.

02/19/2019

Research money is being poured into this treatment technique for those suffering from complex trauma.
Waiting lists abound to be included in clinical trials. Check out the MAPS website for more information.

It’s been nearly 30 years since SSRIs came on the scene, but despite their ubiquity and pairing with a variety of talk- and body-centered treatments, the rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety are soaring. Could the ineffable insights and experiences of psychedelic drugs revolutionize the practice...

02/13/2019

Important article about understanding drinking patterns! Curious about your pattern? Call Full Spectrum now!

Growing up, Judith Grisel struggled with alcohol, ma*****na and co***ne. Now as a neuroscientist, she's working to understand the biological basis of addiction. Her new book is Never Enough.