Judge Tom Jarrell overdose

The Tragic Overdose of Judge Tom Jarrell: A Story of Opioid Stigma

Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell (Guilford County, NC) died suddenly last August in his bedroom.  His colleagues were stunned at his sudden passing at age 56.  They went from stunned to shocked when his autopsy results were revealed last week showing his cause of death as an accidental overdose of fentanyl and heroin.  One
20/20 safety vision

Achieve 20/20 Safety Vision: 9 Tips for Safer Driving

Just as 20/20 eyesight means clarity, 20/20 safety vision ensures a plan for safer driving. With human error causing 94% of crashes, this post challenges you to make a New Year’s resolution: adopt nine practical tips—from putting phones down to stopping on reds—to protect yourself and loved ones on every journey.
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Addiction as a brain disease

Understanding Addiction: The Brain Disease Behind Substance Use

In 2016, the United States Surgeon General issued the report: Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health.  In the report, he defined “addiction” as: The most severe form of substance use disorder, associated with compulsive or uncontrolled use of one or more substances. Addiction is a chronic brain disease