Masking is a critical public health tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask. To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, CDC continues to recommend that you wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear […]
Last updated: 10/22/2021 NOTE: On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product – including cigarettes, cigars and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among American women (CDC). In Harford County, breast cancer has the highest incidence rate of all cancers at 144.8 per 100,000 (2017) (U.S Cancer Statistics Working Group, 2020). Some women do not have symptoms early on, which is […]
Asking to share my story means you made it. I don’t give myself enough credit for all that I have accomplished to get to this point where I am able to share my story. I tend to focus on my shortcomings and forget what an amazing leap I have taken. Quitting drugs was the easy […]
Falls of Depression Fall is beautiful. The leaves turn beautiful colors, the air is cool and of course, pumpkin spice everything is available. But what also comes with these things I love is my depression. It hits me and sends chills through my body like the crisp air. The sun sets earlier and when the […]
My name is Scott and I am an alcoholic. I’m the only addict that I know of in my family. I started drinking when I was 15 and fell in love with the feeling. Underage drinking was forbidden by my parents, but when no one was around I crossed every line. I’ve never had a […]
I was told from a young age that addiction ran in our family. I thought I would be more careful than they were. In the 8th grade I lied to my friends about drinking and smoking weed because I wanted to be the “cool” kid at school. When I got to high school I fully […]
The past 2 years have been a challenging time for me, as I know it has for many people who are in recovery. For me personally 2020 was a test of the foundation I built in my early recovery. Having nearly 4 years of sobriety I have been able to build a good foundation for […]
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when I crossed the line of drinking and using substances “for fun” to using because I felt I needed to. When I look back, the progression started in high school. It started as drinking and smoking pot occasionally to becoming more and more frequent. Things escalated pretty quickly when that […]
I have been in recovery for 9 years. My recovery date is June 1, 2012. My addiction began when I married an alcoholic, and began drinking with him, having social parties at restaurants and at home. My addiction to alcohol continued for years after that. I was not a daily drinker, but I was a […]
