A typical dilemma is for parents or other loved ones who are fighting their children’s or other family member’s addictions without the proper training and background to really help. Helping an addict financially may enable them to continue their habit.
Every year, on the 31st of August, the state of Ohio comes together to observe Overdose Awareness Day. This sad event reminds us of the devastating consequences of substance abuse and addiction. It serves as a reminder of the immense toll they have taken on individuals, families, and communities in the state. Today is a day to honor those who died from an overdose. It is also a day to raise awareness about the opioid crisis. Additionally, it is a day to help those battling addiction through education and support.
A recent analysis by an independent contractor gave Field of Hope a 95.7% success rate for clients struggling with alcohol and other drug addiction.
Daydreaming helps to reset our minds. It improves our cognitive function and problem-solving. Additional benefits of daydreaming include things like:
Reprieve from stressful situations
Reduces anxiety
Helps us reach our goals
Allows our brains to process feelings, events, and problems that need a solution
As we say goodbye to September and Recovery month, we wanted to reflect on what recovery means. Recovery can mean more time with your loved ones, more time traveling, more time seeing what God has in store for you. For us, recovery means a second chance.
On August 31, 2022, Field of Hope hosted a celebration of recovery and remembrance of those that have been lost due to overdose. Ohio Overdose Awareness Day: Change the Conversation in Gallia County was day of awareness, remembrance, and prevention in our community.