US drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023 for the first time in five years
An estimated 107,500 people died from a drug overdose in the US in 2023, a 3% decrease from 2022, according to provisional CDC data.
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- May 13
- 1 min
These mothers lost children to opioid overdoses. On Mother's Day, they offer new approach.
From May 11,2924 USA Tody Aimee Dunkle often ruminates about the call that could have saved her son's life. A friend was with her...
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- May 5
- 2 min
The rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III will allow far more research to be conducted on medical benefits
The Department of Justice intend to issue a rule to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III
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- May 1
- 3 min
Thinking about the intersection of harm reduction and treatment.
The data and evidence clearly show that the current approach is NOT working! We are losing more than 250,000
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- May 1
- 1 min
The Blind Spot: Why Alcohol Isn't Considered a Drug
Alcohol: Normalized Drug? We think "drugs" but not alcohol, though it's just as intoxicating. Why is it socially accepted while other drugs
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- Apr 23
- 1 min
May 5, 2024 - Recovery Awareness Walk -“Never Walk Alone”
Bringing attention to the fight against the Opioid and Fentanyl Epidemic, Societal Stigma on Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health...
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- Apr 14
- 1 min
Monday, April 22 - Certified Peer Development Program (CRPA-P)
Healthy Capital District is offering courses for provisional certification for the role of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)! We...
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- Apr 4
- 1 min
Join us for Saturday Nights Drop-In
When: Every Saturday 8:00 PM – 12 MIDNIGHT Where: 45 COLVIN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206 - WHERE RECOVERY HAPPENS! Call (518) 487-4617 if you...
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- Jan 20
- 1 min
“Recovery Shapes Manhood” WORKSHOP
“GRIEF - IT’S AN INSIDE OUT THANG!” February 10th, 2024 PLACE: 45 COLVIN AVE, 2nd floor, ALBANY, NY 1:00 – 3:00pm Snacks and beverage...
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- Jan 13
- 1 min
RECOVERY COACH TRAINING
JANUARY 22 – FEBRUARY 3 2024 (Mon-Fri 4:30 pm – 9 pm,) REQUIREMENTS: Experience with a substance use disorder Willingness to share your...
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- Dec 28, 2023
- 1 min
CDRC congratulates the December Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) class for completing their training at CDRC
This is the first class that Healthy Capital. District hosted with SUNY Schenectady Office of Workforce Development and Community...
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- Dec 7, 2023
- 2 min
Working Group on Girls of Schenectady Wins Women United's 5th Annual Perfect Pitch!
Congratulations to the Capital District Recovery Center (CDRC), which was chosen by tonight's audience
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- Oct 15, 2023
- 1 min
Oct. 21st 2023 - Women In Recovery Workshop
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- Sep 20, 2023
- 1 min
8 Books to Help You Drink Less, or Quit Altogether
We asked more than a dozen addiction experts, sobriety counselors, podcasters and people in recovery to share the books they found most...
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- Sep 6, 2023
- 1 min
Reimaging Reentry held at CDRC
On August 22, Healthy Capital District hosted an inspiring and informative event that focused on collaborative efforts to transform the...
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- May 29, 2023
- 1 min
Support "In Our Own Voices" - cookout June 1st 4 PM - 8 PM
CDRC supports the work, advocacy and diversity of "In Our Own Voices". Join us at their sober and clean cookout event in Central Park,...
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- Apr 19, 2023
- 1 min
It occurred to Pooh and Piglet that they hadn't heard from Eeyore for several days
“....so they put on their hats and coats and trotted across the Hundred Acre Wood to Eeyore's house. Inside the house was Eeyore. "Hello...
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- Mar 27, 2023
- 1 min
CDRC is sponsoring its third annual “Never Walk Alone” event - Sunday, May 7, 2023
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, people from all backgrounds will join at Washington Park in Albany to walk and raise awareness of substance use...
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- Mar 15, 2023
- 1 min
Woman In Recovery Workshop - April 1
Presenter: Marsha Woodland, MS+ “Doomed To Be Nothing, Destined To Be Something!” Addressing the Stigmas Associated with Trauma SAVE THE...
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- Feb 26, 2023
- 1 min
Freedom Song: A Transformative Musical About Addiction -March 19
A transformative musical production that interweaves a Passover Seder with personal stories of addiction, Freedom Song poses one stark...
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