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Renée Deveney is a Florida-based writer and content manager with experience in marketing, publishing and education. Renée is a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where she studied English literature and creative writing. A Southern girl at heart, she loves wraparound porches, chicken biscuits and overusing the word “y’all.” When she’s not visiting theme parks or dreaming of her next travel destination, you’ll find Renée reading, painting or catching up on classic films.
Author: IAFF Center of Excellence Staff Most birthdays are celebrated with a nice dinner or weekend getaway. For Richard Gallegos, an admissions coordinator for the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery, his 32nd birthday is an opportunity to challenge himself while giving back.
What Addiction Really Says About You Substance use disorder is a complex and complicated medical concern. It can envelop your life, strain relationships and drain your bank account. Whether you or someone you love struggles with alcohol, prescription medications, or illicit drugs, these substances don't have to define you.
Like many who suffer from substance use disorder, some of the world's greatest artists have tragically struggled with mental illness and health issues that induce drug and alcohol use. But the legacy of these artists doesn't have to be in how they died.
When you're gathered around the dinner table this holiday, keep an eye out for some of the subtle signs of substance abuse and addiction. If you have an inkling that one of your family members is struggling, take a closer look at the following signs of drug addiction.
From legal substances like alcohol and prescription painkillers to illicit drugs like heroin and cocaine, the cost of addiction can leave your bank account lacking and even leads some to take extreme measures to keep up with a drug habit.
An Easter egg hunt it pretty simple, right? You hide colorful eggs all over the lawn and watch the children scramble to collect them in their little wicker baskets. The holiday tradition has been around so long that the White House is putting on their 137th Easter Egg Roll this year!
One of the best parts of teaching your homeschooler is the opportunity to incorporate spiritual holidays, holy days and other special occasions into your lesson plans. From Biblical ABC's to counting with saints, it's never too early to share your faith and draw connections in your little one's education.