E-Cigarettes, they’re tobacco free. You might have seen them pop up without even realizing it. Commonly referred to as vapes and vaping, e-cigs are taking the consumer market by storm. They’re marketed as the “safe way” to quit smoking and satisfy the need to light up, but the truth is there isn’t … [Read more...] aboutShould I Use E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking?
High Point Sees an Increase in Heroin Overdoses
Heroin is a very dangerous and addictive drug. The epidemic tracked by the CDC is widespread throughout the United States, and High Point, North Carolina is no exception. According to the High Point Police Department, the city broke a record with 191 heroin overdoses in 2016. Out of those, nine … [Read more...] aboutHigh Point Sees an Increase in Heroin Overdoses
5 Ways to Reduce Drug and Alcohol Incidents in Your Community
Many young people abuse drugs by the early age of 12. Unfortunately, this means that they start using at an even younger age. There are several reasons that may cause a pre-teen or teenager to become addicted, and even more importantly, how or why they started to use in the first place. … [Read more...] about5 Ways to Reduce Drug and Alcohol Incidents in Your Community
Living with HIV: 11 Ways to Cope
Receiving an HIV diagnoses can feel like a death sentence. Even with all of the medical advancements that can make life with HIV long, healthy, and enjoyable, we haven’t made nearly as much progress addressing the stigma that comes with the disease. It’s this bias, as much as any medical factor, … [Read more...] aboutLiving with HIV: 11 Ways to Cope
