Across All Styles of Music, Drug Use Has Remained a Familiar Refrain

By Christa Banister Clichés are often clichés with good reason. One that has definitely stood the test of time is that drug and alcohol use often goes hand in hand with rock ’n’ roll. While there’s certainly no shortage of decibel-cranking songs where everything from cocaine to crystal meth to heroin is name checked in […]

Meth & Cocaine Addiction Overtaking Opioids in Georgia

Meth and cocaine have been making a comeback, and in a big way here in Georgia. Did you know there has been a 250% rise in meth and cocaine-related deaths nationwide in the past several years? And Georgia has seen yearly meth-related deaths triple from 2010 to 2018. Even 20% of fatal police shootings in […]

4 Myths about Prescription Pill Abuse You Need to Know

How many times have you heard similar questions from your son or daughter (even if they don’t exactly articulate it out loud)? You’re not alone; prescription pill abuse has become a public health crisis in Georgia, and across the United States. Nearly 130 Americans die every day of an opioid overdose, and in 2017, there […]

Four Steps to Take after Recovering from a Prescription Drug Overdose

An overdose can be a sign that it is time to evaluate your drug use and begin to take action. An overdose is not something to hide or bury under continued substance use. Your life may depend on connecting with other people who want to support your wellness. If you have overdosed on a prescription […]

Legal Consequences of Drug Abuse

If you use drugs, distribute drugs, or associate with others who do these things, you may find yourself facing serious legal trouble. Ending substance use disorder means ending potential consequences like fines, jail time, lost licenses, and lost child custody.   Drug Use and Your Criminal Record If you are convicted of a drug-related crime, […]