by Aspire | Jun 29, 2021 | Aspire
Most people seek purpose in their lives. They seek something that will provide them with passion and drive. Without purpose it is easy to become depressed and feel despair, which can lead us to seek out unhealthy behaviors, including alcohol and drug abuse. When...
by Aspire | Jun 23, 2021 | Aspire
Being a father comes with a few stereotypical expectations. Fathers are viewed as the protector and provider, the handyman, the sports fanatic, and the king of the backyard BBQ. There is an expectation that fathers must be strong and show no weaknesses. All those...
by Aspire | Jun 15, 2021 | Aspire
People experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) have an extremely high risk of developing an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol because of their tendency to self-medicate their symptoms. Many people do not even realize they are experiencing PTSD, they just...
by Aspire | May 24, 2021 | Aspire
There is an epidemic currently sweeping our nation that is heavily impacting our youth, counterfeit drugs resulting in fentanyl overdoses. Unfortunately, it is a fact that many teenagers will experiment with drugs for a variety of reasons, including peer pressure,...
by Aspire | May 11, 2021 | Aspire
Millions of Americans live with a mental illness, that is why May has been declared Mental Health Awareness Month. It is important to raise awareness about mental health by educating the public, fighting the stigma, and advocating for policies that support people with...
by Aspire | Apr 22, 2021 | Aspire
Inside this global pandemic we are seeing an epidemic emerge, alcohol and drug abuse. The numbers of people turning to alcohol to escape the stress of the pandemic are alarming, even more so among women. According to a Rand Research Corporation study, Americans drank...
