A guest post from Kevin Sullivan* In 2017, the United States Center for Health and Human Services declared the opioid epidemic a national emergency, a crisis that claims the lives of approximately 130 Americans per day on average. And while this is largely thought of as a disaster for adults in our healthcare industry, we often forget about the silent victims of addiction: children. Speaking to children about addiction can be a harrowing task. As parents, we often want our children to … [Read more...]
How to Raise Addiction Free Kids
There is a controversial law that treats teens like adults if they commit certain crimes. The idea behind it is that if you do an adult crime, you serve the adult time. Many people are vehemently opposed to this line of reasoning. There are passionate arguments on both sides of the issue. While it is understandable that many wish to shield children from the more harsh consequences of ill-advised behavior, life often has other ideas. All behaviors have consequences. Whether or not we add … [Read more...]
