Coalition Corner
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A mother’s journey leads to passion for helping other families by Stacey Karchner
I was clueless about addiction. I had not been educated nor had I experienced anyone in my family growing up who struggled with using substances. So, when my daughter was struggling with alcohol abuse in
Alcohol across the ages by Kimberly Gorman
Alcohol and drug use has become more prevalent in the United States in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 95,000 deaths are associated with excessive alcohol use in the
Limiting harms of addictive behavior by: Dr. Jeanne Spencer
Most persons suffering from addiction are well aware that stopping the use of the addictive substance is in their best interest. Many have tried to quit before. Often multiple times. Something within either the person
‘Connecting Hearts’ through the power of radio by Bobbi Castgellucci
Forever Media Johnstown is connecting hearts in our community through the Connecting Hearts campaign. Read More...
Continuing fight to address OD epidemic by Jeannine McMillan
The year 2020 brought challenges none of us could have ever imagined. Our community health care heroes have worked tirelessly treating patients with COVID-19, while also continuing to care for individuals battling other chronic conditions.
The consequences of driving impaired by William T. Hines Jr.
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Traditionally, beginning in November and throughout the full month of December, an increasing number of Americans take to the roads, traveling to visit and celebrate with friends and