Author Archives: Kristian Caballero

Whether due to a sport injury, getting wisdom teeth pulled, or just a freak accident, there are many reasons why doctors may prescribe opioid painkillers to teens.

But with the nationwide opioid addiction epidemic constantly on the news, you probably have some hesitation about letting your teen take the prescription.… Continue to full story .......

The first is the prescription-drug epidemic — highly visible to the public, and more likely to occur among older adults in rural, white communities who misuse prescription painkillers. The second, more recently emerging epidemic, is among younger adults who are victims of illegally produced opioids such as fentanyl. Urban communities … Continue to full story .......

Educators, counselors, schools nurses and more had the opportunity to participate in a presentation by Dr. Lori Holleran and Dr. Jessica Cance on March 22. The topics covered adolescent brain development, the science behind addiction, the rates and risks of misuse, and the changes in the kinds of misused medication. … Continue to full story .......

The Youth Substance Misuse and Addiction Pop-Up Institute has launched a diverse network of UT scholars, students, staff and local agencies/organizations who focus on youth substance misuse, research, intervention, and recovery initiatives. As such, the group is positioned to make substantial contributions to research and practice in multiple settings, to … Continue to full story .......

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and … Continue to full story .......

One of the biggest topics right now in high school parent newsletters everywhere is the Juul. It’s a popular e-cigarette system that looks a lot like a USB flash drive—you may have seen one in your teenager’s room, figuring it contains an essay on The Great Gatsby. Based on Twitter … Continue to full story .......

The Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program helps patients begin the recovery process through education, counseling and support. The program is designed to empower clients to learn more about the diseases of addiction and alcoholism while also exploring personal issues and learning to lead a sober lifestyle.

For more information, please … Continue to full story .......

HOW TO KEEP KIDS SAFE AROUND MEDICINE

When it comes to keeping kids safe around medicine, parents and caregivers are the first line of defense. But while most parents say they know how important it is to store medicine out of reach and sight, they aren’t always doing so. Sometimes … Continue to full story .......

What: Opioid Epidemic: Strengthening Your Community’s Capacity to Connect to Vital Services and Support

When: Wed. March 28, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

How: Register here

Event Type: Webinar

Who: Heidi Christensen 

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:

Faith and community leaders are seizing the opportunity to strengthen their response to the current … Continue to full story .......

Does the Opioid Epidemic Strike Close to Home?

For some of us, the Opioid Epidemic is as close to home as TV newscasts or morning papers. But, for many, this increasing epidemic is right inside our homes. In Newsweek’s 3/7/18 update it states the latest U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Continue to full story .......

The Rx Pain Medications. Know the Options. Get the Facts. is a series of 13 fact sheets designed to increase awareness of the risks associated with prescription opioid use and misuse, as well as to educate patients who are prescribed opioids for pain about the risks and to provide resources … Continue to full story .......