Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illicitly manufactured...
Clarion Drug Free Coalition and Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission hosted a “Painting for the Cause of Prevention” event on August 10. This was a free painting class for families to learn painting techniques and drug and alcohol prevention and...
International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Time to Remember. Time to Act. International Overdose Awareness...
Members—We Need Your Voice! Beacon Health Options is hosting Focus Groups for persons who have used or are using substances. We want to know how we can better serve our members. Please join us. We are interested in your experiences accessing treatment. Beacon has...
During the month of May, many high school students are getting ready for prom and graduation. This is also a risky time of year when teenagers may take part in underage drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics,...
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