by Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | Apr 15, 2021 | Behavioral Health, Community, COVID-19, Support
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The suicide rates among youth in California has continued to rise over the years, making a clear cause for concern that more attention needs to be taken. To make...
by Bill Stauffer LSW, CADC, CCS | Mar 18, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, COVID-19, Substance Use Disorder
America has been using more substance during the COVID-19 pandemic, a result of increased stress and isolation. We are starting to glimpse the repercussions of these dynamics. There is early evidence of the consequences of heavier use across our society. The Los...
by Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | Feb 27, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, COVID-19, Long-Term Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, Support, Treatment
A piece of legislation calling for funds to be provided for family-based support resources for those impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) is being introduced in the United States Senate this week. The passing of this bill would be a monumental step on the federal...
by ARCC | Dec 10, 2020 | Alumni, Community, COVID-19
The Archstone Behavioral Health Sober Alumni Group in Lantana Beach, Florida recently participated in their annual beach cleanup day, which included participation from Mayor David Stewart and Commissioner Nadine Shawah. The cleanup day participants made sure they were...
by Mary Crocker Cook, D.Min., LMFT, LAADC, CADCII | Mar 19, 2020 | COVID-19, NIMBY
The night before the San Francisco officials entered our “shelter in place” deadline in response to COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, I stopped into Safeway to pick up cat litter and toilet paper and was enveloped in full-on panic vibe. For the third day in a row...
