Jun 29, 2022 | Change, Drugs, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use, Trends
Opioids are a class of strong, pain-relieving drugs. The term “opioid” comes from the word opium, a substance derived from the poppy plant. Opioids are very addictive and can lead to illness, overdose, and death if misused. Even so, opioids do...
May 9, 2022 | Change, Drugs, Mental Health, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use, Trends
Pictured above, from left to right, are RAYSAC Board Vice Chair Tony Segovia, RAYSAC Board Member Sandra Pratt, Prevention Specialist Thomas Ragsdale, and Development & Evaluation Coordinator J. D. Carlin at the 2022 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit. RAYSAC board...
Jan 24, 2022 | Change, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health
A new year has begun! Like with any new year, the start of 2022 comes with the expectation of new experiences, fun activities, potential challenges, and personal growth. Whatever your hopes and plans may be, it always helps to set clear goals for the things you want...
Feb 9, 2018 | Change, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health
There’s a newish term for the period between ages 18-29: emerging adulthood. During these years, emerging adults travel a path during which they want to pull away from the struggles of their teenage years and feel more responsible for themselves, but are also still...
