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Overdose Deaths Reached Record High as the Pandemic Spread More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the yearlong period ending in April, government researchers said.

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

Enough fentanyl to kill San Francisco: the new wave of the opioid crisis sweeping California Deaths from fentanyl overdoses have jumped by more than 2,100% in five years as the powerful drug has flooded the state

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

One Answer 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 ...

Such a great reading list from our kindred folks at the Center for Motivation and Change!

Recommended Books for Families - The Center for Motivation & Change Below is a list of books for families and significant others that we use and refer to as professionals.

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

10 Reasons Teens Have So Much Anxiety Today We've created an environment that fosters anxiety rather than resilience.

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

Psilocybin Sessions: Psychedelics could help people with addiction and anxiety 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

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

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...

Interesting update from the World Health Organization!

Video Game Addiction Is Now an Official Mental Health Disorder Declared by the World Health Organization.

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

Concerned about your child's mental health? Ask these questions 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.

How a new understanding of childhood trauma is changing U.S. education

From aromatherapy to yoga: How schools are addressing the ‘crisis’ of childhood trauma Schools are experimenting with new ways to address behavior issues and support students who are struggling emotionally.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!

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

First major drug distribution company, former CEO, criminally charged in opioid crisis

First major drug distribution company, former CEO, criminally charged in opioid crisis 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.