Getting Prepared to Head Back to School By COA August 19, 2017 Blog, Resources Getting Prepared to Head Back to School (Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash) It’s that time of the year when we wrap up our... Read more
Celebrating the 4th of July Sober by Alexis Graff By COA June 24, 2017 Activities, Blog, Events / News, Resources Holidays may be a very stressful time for those who are fighting addiction and living a sober life. The Fourth of July... Read more
Reality Party for Parents By COA May 16, 2017 Outreach, Resources "Many adults feel drinking and drug use is a rite of passage. They assume teen parties are the same as when they... Read more
Understanding Grief ~ by Tanya Brown By COA March 4, 2017 Blog, Outreach, Resources Understanding Grief & Walk Through The Tornado of Grief Chaos! Losing anyone at any age from any incident is, I believe, the hardest thing anyone... Read more
Sports Injuries can lead to Opioid Addiction ~ Doctors over-prescribing pain medications can lay foundation for addiction By COA August 31, 2016 Activities, Addiction, Events, Outreach, Resources We parents know the joy that sports and athletic activities can bring to the lives of our kids. Starting in childhood, most... Read more
Sex Trafficking By COA June 23, 2016 Addiction, Events, Events / News, Outreach, Resources Sex trafficking is the #2 crime in America behind drug trafficking. It is the fastest growing criminal industry in our country. The average age... Read more
Why Gaming? By Ryan Moore By COA January 14, 2016 Activities, Gaming Club, Outreach, Resources While I was studying at the University of Colorado, Boulder, I noticed that during the spring, summer, and fall, people were always... Read more
Eating Disorder Identification, Prevention, and Treatment By COA November 13, 2015 Activities, Addiction, Resources Let’s face it, our lives are so busy sometimes that we occasionally push meals to the side. We are often so busy... Read more
Living in a society that tells us We Are Never Enough ~ by Ryan Rode By COA September 14, 2015 Activities, Blog, Events, Outreach, Resources Eating disorders are not a fad, phase or lifestyle. They are serious, life threatening conditions that can lead to damaging consequences mentally,... Read more
Stigma Stinks ~ by Eileen Spatz By COA August 25, 2015 Blog, Events, Outreach, Resources How reluctance to speak openly about a loved one’s battle with mental health or drug use disorders can fuel the epidemic of... Read more