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Stop Vaping

Janine Monico2021-09-27T12:30:22-04:00November 3rd, 2019|Addiction & Recovery, Awareness, Family & Youth|

E-cigs. E-hookahs. Mods. Pens. Vapes. Whatever the name, e-cigarettes are not safe. Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. E-cigarette use among youth was recently declared an epidemic by the U.S. Surgeon General. Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars or pipes. Some e-cigarettes look like pens, USB sticks, or other everyday items. Despite the “vaping” name, e-cigarette aerosol is NOT harmless “water vapor.” It can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including nicotine and ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs; flavoring [...]

Prescription Take Back Day

Janine Monico2019-10-22T22:39:36-04:00October 22nd, 2019|Awareness|

October 26th is National Take Back Day. Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of people across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in their prescription drugs. National Take Back Day allows you to safely and anonymously dispose of your unused, unwanted, and expired medications. In addition to prescription medications, vaping devices and liquids will be accepted at collection sites as well. Find a collection site near you. if [...]

Why Domestic Violence Victims Don’t Leave

Janine Monico2019-10-01T02:10:04-04:00October 1st, 2019|Domestic Violence|

This Ted talk addresses a disturbing question related to the secrets of domestic violence. Watch as Leslie Morgan Steiner tells her powerful story, which she describes as a psychological trap disguised as love. View Calendar of Domestic Violence Awareness Events

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019

Janine Monico2021-01-02T19:56:52-05:00September 23rd, 2019|Domestic Violence|

This and every October, Philadelphia recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence can affect anyone — regardless of your class, race, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Domestic Violence is more than just physical abuse — it is a pattern of behaviors that a partner uses against the other person with the purpose of gaining and maintaining power and control in the relationship. These behaviors can include: isolation, financial deprivation, stalking, emotional abuse, and threats to harm partner, children or pets. Are you thinking about making a change within [...]