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From the Editor s Desk: Substance use disorder is a community problem
June 4, 2021 How bad is substance use in the Jewish community? Well, it is worse than many people think. And that’s probably because substance use whether recreational or prescribed pain medication is so commonplace. Not to mention, getting drunk or getting high on pot or other depressants or stimulants is considered (by many) as fun. What many do not realize is that some of these people are genetically programmed to take the “high” further. Prescription pain pills can go from “needed for the pain” to “needed.” B’ri’ut held an excellent meeting, sponsored by the Jewish Federati. ....
Important community-wide event: Let s get educated together about the dangers of drugs in our own back yard
May 14, 2021 Within a year, in the Orlando area several of our beloved Jewish young adults died due to an accidental drug overdose. Statistically, it is likely that someone close to you will suffer from a substance use disorder in the coming years. How will you recognize the signs? Are there signs? And if you sense something is wrong, what do you do? If you are sure someone you love is dealing with substance use disorder, whom do you turn to for help? An upcoming panel discussion on Thursday, May 27, sponsored by a newly formed group of community leaders called B ri ut (Hebrew for acceptance and wellness) will address these questions and more. ....