Rachel’s Story of Hope

In middle school, 37-year-old Charleston resident, Rachel Golden, dreamed of becoming an aviation lawyer. From the outside looking in, she was the kind of child any parent or teacher would consider bright and full of potential. Rachel made good grades, behaved well, and never showed signs that she’d experience anything other than success in future endeavors. Despite these traits, Rachel had one kryptonite – the weight of others’ opinions. “I ... Continue Reading »

How Opioids Affect Exercise and Athletic Performance

Sports and exercise keep your body healthy and strong. So why is it that many healthy, strong athletes have such a high risk for substance abuse disorder— particularly with opioids (1)? In all age groups, from youth sports to professional leagues, we see many athletes and fitness lovers succumb to substance abuse and opioid addiction. What are the risks involved in exercising while taking opioids? And what are some precautions to ... Continue Reading »

Cody’s Story of Hope

Today, 28-year-old Cody Ramsey of Cross Lanes, West Virginia spends most of his time supporting others through sobriety. As a peer recovery support specialist supervisor of a behavioral health agency and a program director of a sober living facility, he keeps busy managing employees and new residents, all while playing the roles of husband, father, and occasional rider of his beloved side-by-side. But Cody’s life didn’t always look ... Continue Reading »

Opioids and Bad Skin—What’s the Connection?

Some negative side effects of opioid use are invisible. A failing heart or weakened immune system, for example, aren’t seen by the naked eye. Others, however, are hard to miss— like sore, red, or damaged skin. Your skin is a vital organ. Much of your skin health depends on genetics, but environment and lifestyle behaviors impact it greatly. Your skin can tell a story of hydration, self-care, and good ... Continue Reading »

GAMECHANGER CAPS YEAR OF REMARKABLE PROGRESS WITH TWO DAY EVENT AT THE GREENBRIER RESORT

White Sulphur Springs, WV — On June 1 and 2, the Greenbrier Resort was the site of the second annual GameChanger Golf Classic , Prevention Luncheon and Prevention Education Dinner. The event marked a year of remarkable progress for the non-profit organization. Country music superstar, Brad Paisley joined West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and United States Senators Manchin and Capito for the fundraiser to support the GameChanger Opioid and Substance Misuse initiative Continue Reading »

Five Ways to Manage Stress as a Drug-Free Teen

By Addyson Porter, Logan High School As teenagers, managing stress is a task that we are faced with daily. From school work, to social drama, to anything else that may be going on in our lives, it can get overwhelming very quickly. People find many different ways to cope with their stress. Most of these ways are simple and harmless. Some of them even turn into new hobbies for people ... Continue Reading »

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