Category: Prevention Today

Learn the best practices for engaging parents & caregivers in prevention efforts through communication, collaboration, empowerment, and more.

Discover 10 strategies that can help you stay on track and avoid relapse, from recognizing triggers to staying motivated and persistent.

Leftover medications kept inside the home can pose a risk to both family and guests. Here’s how to safely store your medication and properly dispose of it.

Community-based prevention programs, like Wellspring Center for Prevention, are designed to address social and health issues in specific communities. These programs engage community members in creating and implementing solutions that promote wellness and prevent problems such as drug misuse, violence, and chronic diseases. Discover what community-based prevention programs are, their role in the larger community,…

Becoming a certified prevention specialist requires passing the certification exam. Here are five study tips to help you prepare.

While technology has increased connectivity, sometimes it can be too much. A digital detox can help users refocus and become more intentional with their time.

By Hazel Bridges, Contributing Writer Everyone gets excited about the new year because it is a chance to turn over a new leaf and become an all-new you. If some of your resolutions include saving money and getting in better physical shape, then we are here to tell you that you can do both at…

By Hazel Bridges, Contributing Writer Being your own advocate when it comes to your health is so important. No one cares more about your well-being than you do, so it’s imperative that you take charge of your health and ensure you’re getting the best possible care available. Wellspring Center for Prevention has listed some tried-and-tested…

By Lizz Dinnigan, Preventionist My high school friend Nick completed suicide yesterday. I am not saying this for shock value, but to illustrate that this happens to regular people–friends and family we know and love. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…

By Lizz Dinnigan The holidays can be considerable triggers for people in recovery. Feelings of stress, loneliness and depression often feel more exaggerated during this time of year. Therefore, to maintain sobriety, it’s important to have a plan in place before attending a family celebration, office holiday party or even just an intimate get-together with…

Choosing sobriety is a brave and difficult decision — and staying sober during the holiday season is even more challenging amid family gatherings, work events, and seasonal parties. For people in recovery, or those with loved ones in recovery, here are things you can do to make staying sober during the holidays easier this year….