Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network Improving Officers’ Mental Health In 2021 Texas launched the Texas Law Enforcement Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network in an effort offer law enforcement officers with a confidential way to find help for mental health problems.  Since its inception, this program has helped forty-six officers that were struggling.  The goal of...Read More

Victims of sexual abuse often struggle with many consequences following this type of life-changing trauma.  This can manifest itself as depression, low self-esteem, PTSD and other mental health problems.  When not addressed properly through therapy and other methods, drugs and alcohol can become a crutch for coping after sexual abuse.  If left unchecked, this can...Read More

Any amount of alcohol and drugs during pregnancy can be harmful to the baby’s development.  It is important to understand that any substance that you ingest, drink, or inhale will affect the fetus.  During these critical developmental months, even small amounts of alcohol and drugs can have lasting effect on the nerve cells.  This can...Read More

You may think that when you are feeling depressed, an alcoholic beverage or two will help to improve your mood.  This is a common misconception.  Even small amounts of alcohol can have a negative effect if you are in a depressed state.  Symptoms of depression are exacerbated by sedatives like alcohol.  These symptoms can include...Read More

Throughout the month of September each year we recognize those who are in recovery from substance abuse.  This is a great time to applaud these achievements, as the battle against drug and alcohol abuse is ongoing.  Recognizing this month as Substance Recovery Month can also go a long way to removing the stigma that is...Read More

If Dallas Cowboys fans are not yet familiar with the name Jason Peters, they soon will be.  Signing with the team’s practice squad in September 2022, Jason comes with a past in which he overcame some of life’s biggest hurdles.  Detailed in Peters’ memoir, Hero of the Underground, is the story of how this football...Read More

Statistics are showing that substance abuse, including dangerous and fatal overdoses, are on the rise among college students.  Still struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent wave of gun violence, more and more students are in a mental health crisis and are turning to drugs and alcohol.  The added stress of college can lead...Read More