by Sharon Edmond | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The...
by Sharon Edmond | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
In seeking professional help for an addiction, a person has several options for the type of treatment they can receive. One such way is therapy, which focuses on helping a person practice introspection and healthy coping skills. Many addiction treatment centers offer...
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, 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,...
by Sharon Edmond | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Statistics show one in three adults in the United States has a criminal record, because of this fact access to education, jobs, housing and other necessary things to achieve a productive life are limited. Tag in Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest nonprofit...
by Sharon Edmond | Mar 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Featured in the Connecticut Post, an article about a historic lawsuit in Oklahoma in regards to the opiod battle. Click the link to read more:CT POST News
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