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https://www.newsweek.com/nearly-19-million-us-children-live-parent-substance-use-disorder-2070261

Nearly 19 million U.S. children live with a parent with substance use disor The study relied on self-reported data and a cap of three children per household—indicating that the actual number could be higher.

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/state-of-fentanyl/absolutely-mind-boggling-fresno-countys-da-on-the-battle-with-fentanyl/

What should be done to battle fentanyl? Fresno County's DA answers FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – CBS47’s month-long investigation into the impact fentanyl is having on the community and state continues. At the San Ysidro Port of Entry, one of thr…

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/30/us/fresno-m**hamphetamine-crisis/index.html

In Fresno’s m**h hell, there’s no antidote | CNN You can see and hear the impact of m**h around Fresno, California. Users tend to disintegrate – their teeth dissolving and their voices fading to a squawk.

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-05-08/u-s-child-deaths-from-fentanyl-jumped-30-fold-in-just-8-years

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/30/us/fresno-m**hamphetamine-crisis/index.html

In Fresno's m**h hell, there's no antidote You can see and hear the impact of m**h around Fresno, California. Users tend to disintegrate -- their teeth dissolving and their voices fading to a squawk.

https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departments/behavioral-health/care-services/dangers-of-fentanyl-treatment-resources

Dangers of Fentanyl & Treatment Resources | County of Fresno Naloxone is made available to the public to carry with them in the event that they encounter someone who is suspected of overdosing.

https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2021/09/m**hamphetamine-involved-overdose-deaths-nearly-tripled-between-2015-to-2019-nih-study-finds

Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths nearly tripled between 2015 to 2019, NIH study finds | National Institute on Drug Abuse Patterns of m**hamphetamine use have become riskier, diversified across U.S. population

"Often, we do not take time to listen to our bodies and focus on what it needs—looking for ways to cope? Please stop by our office or call today (559) 691-5844 and set up an appointment to get you on the right track to a healthy mind."- Fresno New Connections Behavioral Health

https://www.thefix.com/praise-our-character-defects

In Praise of Our Character Defects | The Fix Instead of feeling safe from the world inside our castle built of anger, we’re trapped inside all alone when everyone else is outside having fun.

https://www.thefix.com/stages-change-model-shines-light-recovery

The Stages of Change Model Shines Light on Recovery | The Fix Familiarizing yourself with this model can help you understand your own behavior, or that of a loved one who is trying to get and stay sober. 

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/opioids-facts-parents-need-to-know/letter-to-parents

A Letter to Parents | National Institute on Drug Abuse You have probably heard a lot about the opioid crisis in the news lately. But what are opioids, and what do they have to do with you as the parent of a teenager? If your child has had a sports injury, dental work, or surgery, it is possible that he or she was prescribed a pain reliever that containe...

https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2021/01/m**hamphetamine-overdose-deaths-rise-sharply-nationwide

Methamphetamine overdose deaths rise sharply nationwide | National Institute on Drug Abuse NIH-supported study finds biggest increase among American Indians and Alaska Natives