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Monthly Archives: April 2016

Early childhood years important for drug abuse prevention

Early childhood years important for drug abuse prevention The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has recently published information about interventions in early childhood that may prevent drug abuse as well as other unhealthy behaviors. The informative guide discusses things that impact children’s self-control and overall mental health, from pregnancy to age 8. The study … Read More

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month Beginning in 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has sponsored programs related to alcohol awareness in the month of April. The purpose of the focus in April is to raise awareness about alcoholism and reduce the shame surrounding the disease. The theme for 2016 is “Talk … Read More