Like many large cities, our own Philadelphia has been struggling and in a significant crisis with opioid deaths and addictions. Almost daily we read and hear about different tragedies related to opioids. It is not simply a Philadelphia problem but a national one that continues to plague our families and communities. The Philadelphia Inquirer just […]
Reducing Fentanyl Overdose Deaths
According to the CDC there were over 32,000 deaths due to the overdose of the powerful and dangerous drug Fentanyl. This was a 14% increase from 2017. The use of Fentanyl has now become an epidemic in our country. The prevention of this epidemic has received significant attention by our United States government and researchers […]
Do Risk Factors in Adolescent Boys lead to Substance Abuse?
Some recent research has indicated that boys who have social difficulties are at higher risk for substance abuse. The research is published in the Journal of Early Adolescence and summarized in an article on StudyFinds website by Ben Renner. The article states, “Boys entering the sixth grade with simultaneously occurring social skill, anxiety, conduct, and […]
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