Substance Abuse Recovery Weekly Roundup – Nov 2 Week
1.Beyond Parody: Drug Addiction, Mental Health, and Poverty Are NOT Going to go Away
Have you ever sat in silence for more than 5 minutes? You can hear cars driving by, the light hum of the refrigerator, or the heater or air conditioner kicking on.” (riverbender.com)
2.We can all do more to help veterans with trauma, addiction and mental-health issues
Like many veterans, I experienced trauma and struggled with a substance use disorder. (star-telegram.com)
3.Franklin County Voters Approve Funds For Mental Health And Addiction Treatment
More than 70% of Franklin County voters approved a levy for the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) .(radio.wosu.org)
4.Mental health issues, substance abuse escalate as access to vital care dwindles
It should come as no surprise to anyone that mental health and substance abuse issues are escalating during the coronavirus pandemic.(freep.com)
5.SEPTA adds addiction and mental health specialists as nation debates future of policing
“The fat, heavy droplets of rain pounding the ground washed away just about any trace of color from the landscape surrounding Kensington and Allegheny Avenues last week..(inquirer.com)