Drug and Alcohol Use & Heart Health When it comes to heart health it is important to know the risks associated with using drugs and alcohol. While drugs and alcohol alone may not cause cardiovascular conditions, using substances have the ability to intensify existing conditions or increase risk of deterioration in the health of the […]
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The holidays can be a challenging time for everyone, but they are often made more difficult when we must also navigate sobriety. It’s important not only to protect yourself, but also show support for others in early sobriety by staying clean during these festivities where alcohol, excitement and emotions flood the air more than usual.
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2020 set a record for fatal drug overdoses in the US, the total being more than 93,000. That’s nearly 255 people every single day that were lost to drugs last year. The DEA’s safety alert called fentanyl the “primary driver” of this increase in fatal overdoses. Both international and domestic criminal drug networks produce the pills, yet
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A state of emergency is an official declaration by a government or authority, usually in response to a crisis or disaster. This declaration grants special
Day 1: Decorate Safely Never leave burning candles unattended. Check all holiday light cords to ensure they aren’t frayed or broken. Don’t string too many
Halloween, the spooky season filled with costumes, decorations, and, of course, candy. While it’s tempting to indulge in the sugary delights that Halloween brings, there
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.
