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 […]
Risk Factors for Substance Use Disorder Among Youth
When we talk about prevention, it can be tempting to look for a single cause or a clear warning sign. In reality, substance use disorder […]
Speaking Up Matters: Self-Advocacy and Opioids
Self-advocacy is a skill that develops over time, but its foundation is simple: asking questions, understanding options, and feeling comfortable speaking up about your own […]
Pressed Pills: What Are They?
Pressed pills, sometimes referred to as counterfeit or fake pills, are tablets that are made to look like legitimate prescription medications but are produced outside […]
Managing Pain Without Opioids
Even as awareness efforts expand, opioid medications continue to play a major role in modern medicine. In certain situations like acute injuries, post-surgical recovery, or […]
Always a Pleasure, Bemidji!
Last week we made another trip up to Bemidji to speak in the middle and high school, and as always, we had a wonderful time. […]
Youth Trauma Exposure and Substance Misuse: There is a Connection
It is an unfortunate truth that Minnesotans are currently experiencing elevated rates of traumatic experiences. When a child goes through something traumatic, or what psychologists […]
How Does Language Perpetuate Stigma?
We ended last week’s blog by mentioning the importance of having an honest, comprehensive conversation about opioids with youth, rather than focusing all our attention […]
Fentanyl Prevalence Numbers Are Always Changing: What Do I Need to Know as an Educator?
If you are a teacher who hosts CTO in their classroom every year, then you may have noticed that the number we report for the […]