Recently we shared an article about the local news story covering the tragic death of a Charlotte youth who had died from a drug overdose. Unfortunately, this story and similar stories are becoming all too common, not just in our community, but all over the nation. So we asked the question, "How do … [Read more...] about 3 Social Activities We Strongly DIScourage Youth From Doing
Heroin Abuse Among The Youth in Charlotte: What Can Be Done?
A quick Google search for "Heroin Use in Charlotte, NC" produced the following results: These headlines are just a handful of the 58,000 search results for this term. The increasing number of deaths due to heroin overdose and abuse makes this topic hard to ignore. Recently, WCNC reporter, Bora Kim, … [Read more...] about Heroin Abuse Among The Youth in Charlotte: What Can Be Done?
The Facts of Alcohol Abuse
Did you know roughly 5,000 people under the age of 21 die due to an alcohol-related incident in the United States every year? I’m sorry if you just read this over your morning cup of coffee. In fact, I’m sorry you’ve had to read it all. But you did. So, what are you going to do about it? How about … [Read more...] about The Facts of Alcohol Abuse
How To Get Your Driver’s License Back after a North Carolina DWI
In North Carolina, a driver will receive a citation if arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 or higher. Clearing a DWI with the state of North Carolina involves several steps from arrest to clearing the driver's record with the DMV. Two of the steps involve getting a … [Read more...] about How To Get Your Driver’s License Back after a North Carolina DWI
Professional Boundaries for Substance Abuse Counselors and Clinicians
So, what are your professional boundaries? Are you a substance abuse or addiction counselor or seeking to become one? Watch as Yvonne Ward, LCAS, CCS, teaches the 4 key areas of maintaining professional boundaries with clients and substance abuse counseling … [Read more...] about Professional Boundaries for Substance Abuse Counselors and Clinicians
College Drinking: 3 Reasons It’s Hard For Underage College Students To Say No To Alcohol
The prevalence of binge drinking on college campuses has been the subject of nationwide studies in an attempt to find ways to address the risks and consequences of drinking too much alcohol. With constant reports of date rape, assaults, drunk driving and even death the problems with heavy drinking … [Read more...] about College Drinking: 3 Reasons It’s Hard For Underage College Students To Say No To Alcohol
How To Avoid Getting a DWI on Labor Day Weekend
Did you know? Every half hour, 1 person dies in a crash caused by a DWI over the Labor Day weekend? That number is twice as high as any other weekend throughout the year, making Labor Day weekend one of the most dangerous weekends for drivers, says Parker Scheer LLP. To help prevent DWI/DUI … [Read more...] about How To Avoid Getting a DWI on Labor Day Weekend
