Two Minnesota doctors on the front lines of the opioid epidemic describe the telltale warning signs of addition to prescription painkillers. The latest numbers are sobering: On average, 91 people a day die from an opioid-related overdose, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Minnesota is far from immune to the pain […]
A co-worker tipped me off to this “bucket filling” concept. So what is bucket filling? Bucket fillers are those who help without being asked, give hugs, compliments, and generally spread their love and good feeling to others. The simple metaphor of a bucket helps even preschoolers’ understand the importance of consideration and love. People who […]
A new study concludes that drinking and pregnancy are not a healthy mix. However, there is still disagreement over how much is too much. Is “just one drink” too much if you’re expecting? While opinions differ, a new study in BMJ Open found that even small amounts of alcohol can do harm to a fetus. […]
A surgeon’s group offers a blueprint for safer pain management Proper disposal of prescription painkillers and use of safe alternatives to manage pain could help combat America’s opioid abuse epidemic, doctors say. “Today, we are in the midst of an opioid crisis,” said Dr. David Ring, chairman of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) […]
Ohio is one of the states in the heart of the opioid epidemic. In July, the Cincinnati Enquirer send 60 reporters, photographers and videographers into Ohio communities to chronicle an ordinary week in this extraordinary time. Often times we feel safe and secluded from a national epidemic. This documentary shows the reality of what our […]
Did you know that there is an “app” that can teach someone how to snort a line of cocaine, roll a joint or smoke a virtual cigarette? Technology, while necessary, can be a difficult path to navigate for parents! Instant gratification of social media, snap chatting, texting, Googling, and more are changing the nature of […]