by Christine Tatum | Sep 20, 2020 | Denver's Health, People Making A Difference
Today, we caught the vision for a new effort to raise awareness about the potential health harms of marijuana use and the importance of seeking mental healthcare for addiction and a wide range of mental health problems, including depression, suicidal ideation and...
by Christine Tatum | Oct 26, 2017 | Opiate, Public Policy
The United States’ rates of drug use, abuse and addiction have become a “national public health emergency” that the country can overcome with the combined efforts of more Americans who are determined to prevent and end the scourge, President Donald...
by Christine Tatum | Jul 21, 2017 | Featured, Marijuana, Public Policy
Smart Colorado, a nonprofit organization focused on protecting youth from the harmful effects of marijuana use and legalization, has produced a video featuring perspectives that often don’t make it into news coverage. In Colorado, marijuana use among adolescents...
by Christine Tatum | Jul 21, 2017 | Great Opportunities, People Making A Difference
We’re big fans of Natural High, a California-based nonprofit organization that is rooted in sound prevention science and provides free resources to help guide youth “to reach their fullest potential and say no to drugs.” Through the powerful and...
by Christine Tatum | Jul 13, 2017 | Clearing The Haze, Parenting
The most important thing parents can do for their adolescent with a substance problem is to maintain a positive, warm and loving relationship with him or her because this is the most important tool parents have to shape their child’s values and future...