Tag Archives: addiction
2019 CoveCare Imagine Gala – Thank You For Your Support!
Held at Vittoria’Z on the Lake on October 18, the event included dinner, dancing to the music of Tony T Entertainment featuring The City Express Band, and a lively silent auction. Proceeds from the event directly support CoveCare Center’s wide range of services and the agency’s ability to continue to offer accessible and affordable care to all in need in the lower Hudson Valley. Read More
No One is Exempt: The Effects of Opioid Addiction on a Mental Health Professional
This isn’t a story with a happy ending. It is a story I share as a mental health clinician who lost her best friend to mental health issues and addiction. Yet I still know that there is hope. Read More.
Alcohol and Older Adults: Stay Aware and Healthy
While we tend to focus on the effects of alcohol on our younger generation, there is a growing alcohol issue with our senior population. Alcoholism is a rising problem as baby boomers are facing life-altering events such as retirement, losing a loved one, or losing one’s life purpose. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), drinking among seniors age 50 and older is rapidly increasing. In fact, drinking within this population has been growing the most! Read More.
The Opioid Epidemic and What We Can Do
We are constantly hearing that we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Many may wonder what opioids truly are, why they are causing so much death and destruction across our country, and what can be done about it. Read More.