Alcohol sales have risen 55% across the U.S. as a result of COVID-19.
Quitalcohol.com has articles about the affects of alcohol and additional educational resources. This is a story about "The Affects of Alcoholism on the Family"
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September is National Recovery Month!
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes September as recovery month in efforts to provide education about mental and substance use disorders and bring awareness to the fact that people can and do recover! The theme for recovery month is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community."
What You Need to Know about Fire Fighters in Recovery
Family members and loved ones of fire fighters have one of the most important roles in the fire service - being the support to someone who spends his/her time saving others.
Alcohol Use among First Responders
Alcohol abuse at some fire departments across the nation are 2-3 times that of the general population. In this article, Chief Revere, a 36-yar FF Veteran, and Mike Healy, a Fire instructor, share their experiences of witness alcohol abuse in the fire service and their hopes of getting help for those struggling with it.
