How to Detect & Prevent Teen Suicide & Depression in Virginia
It is no secret that the adolescent years can be a turbulent time. During this crucial period in their development, teens’ minds and bodies go through dramatic changes. At…

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It is no secret that the adolescent years can be a turbulent time. During this crucial period in their development, teens’ minds and bodies go through dramatic changes. At…
Stories referencing the ever-present and nationwide opioid addiction crisis occur almost daily. Whether articles are referencing heroin, prescription painkillers, or other illicit substances laced with opioid drugs, this rampant…
Countless people consume energy drinks on a daily basis, whether it be in an attempt to wake up in the morning, or as a mid-day energy booster. Despite the…
Communities all across the United States have been trying to figure out how to ameliorate the widespread opioid epidemic that is affecting the whole country. Some cities and towns…
For every person who joins this country's armed forces, it is hoped that in whatever capacity they serve, they will avoid harm at all costs and be able to…
Louisiana’s high incarceration levels make access to addiction treatment and mental-health care a continuing public-health concern. Diversion, early intervention, and better support after release offer ways to respond. Here…
Historically, it was believed that realizing that one is gay, bisexual, or transgender and coming out were the main reasons why individuals in the LGBTQIA community grappled with mental…
Historical context: This article discusses the 2016 legislation. The figures below were cited from the June 2016 HHS factsheet and are not current statistics. Both the government and citizens…
Near Seattle, in Washington State, the leading cause of accidental death is now drug overdoses. The number of those who die because they have overdosed on substances such as…