How to Prevent Substance Abuse While it’s practically impossible to prevent anyone and everyone from using illicit drugs, there are things we can all do to avoid drug and/or alcohol abuse. By sharing this knowledge with those... read more
It is a problem that has been around for decades. Adolescents feel stress from personal or family problems, high expectations at school, and peer pressure. One way teens deal with the pressure is to turn to drugs. In the past it was marijuana,... read more
Since 1971, qualified physicians in the United States have been prescribing narcotic medications such as methadone to treat opioid addiction. But this treatment hasn’t come easy, or without its share of... read more
What you need to know to prevent cervical cancer Cervical cancer comes from virus (from persistent high risk strands of the human papilomavirus,HPV); HPV is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact; Cervical cancer can be prevented (70% of the high risk strains of HPV can... read more
Alcoholism treatment is needed for many people in the country and around the world. Not surprisingly, there are many untreated people who ignore the warning signs and continue to drink. If you or someone you know is... read more
If you feel your friend or family member is steeped in a dangerous addiction, staging an intervention can be an effective way to get that person to seek help. The key is it has to be done well. Here are a few tips to ensure that... read more
What does a Certified Employee Assistance Professional do? A Certified Employee Assistance Professional, or CEAP, provides support and counseling to employees and their families on a wide range of... read more