celebrating pride through connection and hope
This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of LGBTQ+ communities while recognizing the importance of health, safety, and support for everyone. At […]
A Year of Connection, Conversation, and Impact
This 2025–26 school year, our team traveled hundreds of miles across Minnesota, bringing information and important conversations to gymnasium floors, auditorium stages, classrooms, community centers, […]
How Does Narcan Reverse an Overdose?
Many people have heard of Narcan, especially as it has become more available in schools, community organizations, and public spaces. It saves thousands of lives […]
The Science Behind Healthy Coping Skills
Everyone deals with stress in their lives, and almost everyone has at least one healthy way to deal with that stress. Whether it is exercising, […]
Explaining Pressed Pills
Many people have heard the term “pressed pills” in recent years, especially in conversations about fentanyl and overdose prevention. However, there is still a lot […]
Opioids: What Are They, and How Do They Work?
When most people hear the word “opioid,” they usually think of painkillers. Although that is true, many people are less familiar with how opioids actually […]
What Is Drug Withdrawal?
Most people have experienced some form of withdrawal, even if they have never thought of it that way. For example, someone who regularly drinks coffee […]
Brain Chemistry and Substance Use: What’s Going On Behind the Scenes?
When people think about substance use, they often focus on behavior or choices. What is less visible, but just as important, is what is happening […]
What Are the Different Kinds of Stress?
Stress is something most people recognize, but fewer realize how many forms it can take. Not all stress is the same, and understanding the differences […]
Good Samaritan Laws: What Should I Know?
When an emergency such as an overdose arises and someone’s health is in question, there may be some hesitation to help because we are unsure […]