Substance Abuse
Hometown Health Blog
4 tips for enjoying holiday gatherings while drinking responsibly
Alcohol consumption peaks during the holidays and can lead to a serious issue with binge drinking. Learn what's considered binge drinking and get four tips for enjoying holiday gatherings responsibly.
Naloxone overdose intervention: When minutes count
Minutes count when someone overdoses on opioids. That's why it's important to administer the over-the-counter, overdose-reversal medication naloxone. Read what you can do to save a life.
Recognizing, addressing a loved one's alcohol use
Addiction to alcohol affects millions of people every year. Learn the signs that alcohol may be an issue for your loved one, and get tips for providing support for recovery.
Have you talked to your children about alcohol use?
Caring adults in children's lives have the power of influence. Get tips to help you talk with your children about the dangers of alcohol. It could save a life.
Tailoring substance use recovery for LGBTQ+ people
Substance abuse poses unique challenges for the LGBTQ+ community, with higher rates of substance misuse and addiction. Learn how tailored treatment can help, and get tips for finding an inclusive support group.
Help your teen navigate celebrations substance-free
It can be tough to talk with your teen about drugs and alcohol. It's essential to have these conversations long before events, such as graduations and weddings. These tips can get you started.
Binge drinking and your body
While there are some benefits of moderate alcohol use, there are no health benefits for heavy or binge drinking. Here's how it affects your body, including your brain, immune system and liver.
How youth marijuana, alcohol use impacts life
Talking early with your children about the risks of marijuana and alcohol use may prevent the first use. Get tips to start a conversation about avoiding substance use.
What effect does alcohol have on your health — and your liver?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, national alcohol sales have increased more than 50%. Learn about the serious effects alcohol has on your well-being and body.
Finding happiness, gratitude in sobriety
Addiction changes the brain in a way that limits your ability to feel happy. In time, and with sobriety, the brain heals and learns to send the right cues again.
Second chance: A new beginning after years of addiction
It was an ordinary trip for Randy Gruhlke to the store to fix his cellphone, when the clerk smelled his breath and was concerned by his behavior.
The problem with kids and cannabis
Young people receive a mixed message about how safe it is for them to use marijuana. So what's the problem?