by DFCC Blogger | Sep 1, 2017 | Addiction, National Observances, Recovery
Today I sat in the parent drop off line at school as per the usual routine. I took deep gulps of my coffee in between the stopping and going as our mini-van edged closer and closer to the sweet sound of quietness between dropping off my last child and my commute to...
by DFCC Blogger | May 19, 2017 | National Observances, Resources, Suicide
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in our nation, the 9th leading cause of death in the State of Florida. Suicide not only rocks a family, but entire schools, work places and the community. The word “suicide” evokes uncomfortable feelings and it’s not a...
by DFCC Blogger | Apr 20, 2017 | Addiction, Marijuana, Science-Research
Over the next few months, we will be exploring what science tells us about some ideas related marijuana. One of the more frequently shared ideas is that marijuana, unlike other drugs, is not addictive, and it is easy to just stop using it. Another is, that if...
by DFCC Blogger | Apr 12, 2017 | Alcohol, Environmental Strategies, Prevention, Safe Socializing, Social Norms
(This guest blog post was reprinted, by permission of the author, Pamela S. Erickson. Ms. Erickson is a leader in the field of alcohol regulation, policy and education. Visit her website: www.healthyalcoholmarket.com ) There has been great news on the underage...
