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Family Focus: Ginger Katz of the Courage To Speak Foundation

On August 14, 2018 By Ginger Katz

Posted by Informed Families on July 11, 2018 at 11:57 AM

When Ginger Katz’s 20-year-old son Ian died of a drug overdose, the doctors suggested she tell people that he died of a heart attack or brain aneurysm. Katz [...]

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Courage to Speak Foundation

On January 31, 2018 By Ginger Katz

Hartford Opioid Forum January 25th, 2018

To view the broadcast of the Opioid Forum at the State Capital please follow the link below:

http://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?odID=14919

The Courage to Speak® Foundation was proud to present a preview of our new Parenting [...]

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Press Release: DEA releases 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment

On October 31, 2017 By Ginger Katz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release DEA releases 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment
Prescription opioid abuse poses deadly threat

WASHINGTON – DEA Acting Administrator Robert Patterson today announced results of the 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), which [...]

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Summer Substance Abuse

On June 5, 2016 By Ginger Katz
How Parents Can Keep Their Teens Drug-Free This Summer

BY GINA CILIBERTO, Volunteer for The Courage to Speak Foundation

Summer break is approaching and to teens this means no homework, more free time and less adult supervision. Most parents cannot [...]

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In Memory of Ian James Eaccarino

On May 5, 2016 By Ginger Katz
Ian James Eaccarino
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Ian James Eaccarino’s death.

This blog is dedicated in Memory of  Ian. No more families should have to experience this devastating tragedy. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) [...]

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse on Campus

On January 26, 2016 By Ginger Katz
Drug and Alcohol Abuse on Campus

by www.TopCounselingSchools.org

 

College-age drinking

60: percentage of students surveyed reported drinking alcohol in the past month
40%: reported binge drinking in past month
13 %: reported heavy drinking in last [...]

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What’s in Your Medicine Chest?

On December 15, 2015 By Ginger Katz
What’s in Your Medicine Chest? Opiate Medications: The Goods, Bads, and the Very Very Uglies By Jeffrey Deitz, MD
Opiate medications are among the oldest and most commonly prescribed drugs in the medical pharmacopeia. They are [...]
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Holiday Help for Parents

On December 8, 2015 By Ginger Katz
Holiday Help for Parents

By Jacqueline Longo, Program Coordinator, Youth Leadership
The Governor’s Prevention Partnership

“The holiday season can pose a greater increase in underage drinking and other risky behaviors such as alcohol impaired driving and illegal drug [...]

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