by Sharon Edmond | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to statistics about 5,000 people die from opioid overdoses in Ohio each year. It’s costing Ohioans between $4 to $5 billion a year. Montgomery County has the highest illicit narcotics overdose deaths in the country. Furthermore, the numbers are...
by Sharon Edmond | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
As part of a concerted effort to serve the least of these; Relink.org and Freedom Grows Ministries presents: Tapestry of Grace Conference. We hope to bring the faith-based and other community organizations to guide the discussion around addiction and human...
by Sharon Edmond | May 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it, substance abuse and mental health are major issues in our community. However, a key components in solving this problem are awareness and prevention. Prevention focuses on helping people develop the knowledge and skills they need to make good...
by Sharon Edmond | May 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Overdose is unfortunately common among persons who use illicit opioids. As a result SAMHSA has outlined a checklist of actions. Futhermore, if you suspect someone has overdosed look for these signs. Unconsciousness or not able to wake the person up Slow or...
by Sharon Edmond | Apr 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Research conducted by ENACT, a project tracking organized crime in Africa warns that South Africa once a hub for heroin transit, is rapidly becoming a retail destination. Heroin has been available in South Africa since the 90’s but in small quantities. Now the...
by Sharon Edmond | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the land of the free, slavery is big business. Human trafficking involves the recruitment, harboring or transporting people into a situation of exploitation through the use of violence, deception, or coercion and forced to work against their will. Most importantly,...
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