With February being Black History Month, the overlap of race, stigma, and substance use disorder seemed an appropriate topic. Drug misuse, overdose deaths, and incarceration rates due to drug misuse disproportionately affect BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) individuals and … Continued
Written by Ann McCauley Buddeez Manufacturing Company in Union, Missouri, became the third business in the state to receive the Recovery Friendly Workplace designation. Ann McCauley, the Director of the Rural Opioids Technical Assistance (ROTA) Project and the Recovery Friendly … Continued
“It’s refreshing to work for a company that sees the value in helping employees get back on their feet during the recovery process. Being able to retain their job status without fear is extremely valuable in recovery, it shows them … Continued
“In the typical street sample today, we’re seeing multiple lethal and toxic compounds that cause both overdose– fatal and non-fatal– and chronic long term health problems”(1). -Thom Browne, MA – CEO, Colombo Plan Secretariat; President and CEO, Rubicon Global Enterprises … Continued
“The greatest thing about Citizens Memorial is the people….they walk the walk and talk the talk, and their support for those in recovery is phenomenal. Citizens Memorial changes lives for the better, and in doing so, positively impacts its entire … Continued
The Missouri Behavioral Health Conference was held at the St. Louis Union Station in September. Ann McCauley, the Rural Opioids Technical Assistance (ROTA) Project Director, Chiquita Chanay, the PI on the ROTA grant and the CHEO Director, and Dr. Doug … Continued
The problem As of June 2022, medicinal marijuana was legal in 37 states (recreational marijuana in 19 states) (NCSL, 2022) and approximately ⅔ of Americans thought marijuana should be legalized (Gallup, 2020). Cannabis is the most prevalently used illicit drug, … Continued
“Don’t confuse poor decision-making with destiny. Own your mistakes. It’s ok; we all make them. Learn from them so they can empower you!” – Steve Maraboli Fixing the overcrowded prison population has helped provide recovery services to offenders who suffer … Continued
When a person decides to recover, it is not an easy process. Like any chronic disease, one must be deliberate and strong to create a new normal that benefits their life. “Drug withdrawal is a physiological response to the sudden … Continued
Why is it hard for some people to stop using substances; do they lack the will power? No, it’s because the substance itself has stolen the normal balance of the brain (Shatterproof, 2022b). Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a brain … Continued