The connection between addiction and homelessness is a complex and deeply concerning issue that impacts individuals and entire communities across the United States. With approximately 580,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night and around 20.4 million...
Addressing Challenges and Celebrating Strength During Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month (“Mes de la Herencia Hispana”) is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates the cultures and contributions of Americans of Spanish,...
Pride Month started as the anniversary of the Stonewall riots of 1969. Decades later, it has become a time to honor the progress made in LGBTQ++ rights, reflects on ongoing struggles, and celebrate the community's diversity and resilience. But as with many other...
We often think of addiction as a personal struggle, but did you know that our surroundings play a big part, too? There's no single reason why someone might struggle with substance abuse. It's a mix of many factors – including societal factors. At The Freedom Center,...
By April 2021, the United States experienced an increase of 28.5% in overdose deaths compared to the same period the year before. New data shows that overdose deaths from synthetic opioids (mostly fentanyl) and methamphetamines also increased in the same period....
There is an abundance of possible reasons why one person may develop an addiction and another person wouldn’t. Addiction may seem like it comes out of nowhere, but there is usually a cause or reason behind its development. The root cause of addiction can vary...
Knowing or finding out that your child is using drugs or alcohol can be a terrifying and disorienting event. Face it. That may sound harsh, but it’s the most crucial thing you can do right now. What is the best way to go about it? It's better to prepare for any...
Nearly seven in ten adults ages 45 and older use at least one prescription medication. Some of the most commonly used drug types in the United States include antidepressants, analgesics, antidiabetics, and beta-blockers. Read on to learn about the most common drugs...
Compared to all other age groups, binge drinking is most common amongst young people. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than half of full-time college students said they drank alcohol in the past month—including those that were...
August is Overdose Awareness Month, a somber topic that, sadly, has become a year-round issue of concern. As one of the country’s leading causes of premature death, America’s drug epidemic and sky-rocketing rates of overdoses have continued to make headline after...
