Substance Abuse

In Planning Summit on Drug Abuse, Community Voices Are Most Important

Kristine Preston

November 11, 2022

Substance use disorder and the rapid rise in overdose deaths are among the most urgent issues facing our state. To save more lives and help communities heal, we must… read more…
A Perspective on Substance Use Related Deaths

Gloria Englund

November 9, 2022

Background In 2014 I authored an article for the Phoenix Spirit advocating for the passage of Steve’s Law. Steve’s Law, also known as the Good Samaritan Law, did pass… read more…
First Responders Need Help Coping With Stress

Anonymous

November 25, 2018

For most of us, our first responders-police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics-are part of our local fabric. We may nod to the cop on the beat, wave to… read more…
Beyond 12 Steps: There Are Many Paths to Addiction and Many Roads to Treatment and Recovery

Cynthia Orange

September 11, 2018

When we think of recovery programs for substance use disorders or addictive behaviors, many of us automatically think of the Twelve Steps. No surprise, since millions of people throughout… read more…
Fast-Tracker Connects People Directly to Treatment

Emily Piper

September 10, 2018

To mark Recovery Month in Minnesota, I want to tell you about substance use disorder treatment reform, a website, and a mother from southern Minnesota. Let’s start with a… read more…
Putting a Face on Recovery: Recovery Month and Recovery Community Organizations

Wendy Jones

September 10, 2018

I am a person in long-term recovery. What that means to me is that I have not used alcohol or drugs in 24 years. I have found great joy,… read more…
It’s Not a Game – Eating and Substance Abuse Disorders

Brenda Servais

September 7, 2018

Eating disorders don’t discriminate. But people with a history of substance use disorder are at a higher risk for developing a potentially life threatening eating disorder. Clients may get… read more…