SPBH BLOG
Domestic Violence & Substance Use
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we want to address this important issue in some of our blog posts. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. The Office of Juvenile Justice and…
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Say This, Not That, About Recovery
Recovery Supportive Language The word “stigma” is defined as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” People with substance use disorder often deal with stigma due to misunderstandings of what causes substance use disorder; many people think it’s related to the morals or will-power of…
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NASSAU COUNTY OPIOID RESPONSE PLANNING INITIATIVE KICK-OFF EVENT
Join Judge James Daniel on Tuesday June 25th from 4:30 – 5:00 on the steps of the Nassau County courthouse, located at the Judicial Complex, 76347 Veteran’s Way, Yulee, for the official kick-off of the Nassau County Opioid Response Program Planning Initiative (ORPPI-Nassau). This initiative is funded through a grant…
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Opioid Use & Treatment is Topic of October 22 Community Conversations
Every day, there are 170 deaths due to opioid overdose, according to a study by the National Academy of Medicine. Since 1999, the number of opioid-related deaths — from both prescription opioids and illegal drugs including heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil — has quadrupled. In 2016, there were more than 4,600 deaths…
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8 Steps To Help You Quit Smoking (For Good!)
Tips To Become A Non-Smoker For Good If you’re like thousands of other smokers, you may have made a New Year’s resolution to quit your harmful habit in order to help your body and your wallet at the same time. Alternatively, perhaps you just woke up one day and decided…
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The Addiction Cycle: Inside the Brain
As scientists learn more about the causes of substance use disorder, they come to understand the larger role that the brain plays in cravings, substance use, and ultimately substance abuse. If you suspect a loved one is struggling with illegal drug or alcohol abuse, learning more about the brain’s role…
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