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Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Alcohol Use Disorder, or Alcoholism, is the inability to control drinking due to both a physical and emotional dependence on alcohol. AUD affects millions of people and can significantly impact health, relati
Happy Men's Health Week to all the amazing dads out there! 👨‍👧‍👦 Let's celebrate the men in our communities who are role models in being strong and resilient against the prevalence of alcohol, cannabis, and other substances. #MensHealthWe
Huge congrats to the graduating class of 2025! 🎉 You did it! As you embark on this exciting new chapter, we encourage you to be a champion for substance misuse-free lifestyles. That means being smart about the harms of substances such as alcohol, ca
Don't let cannabis abduct your brain! The CDC reports that cannabis can harm your brain's functions of memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time. Be kind to your mind! #BeKindToYourMind #Cannabis #Mari
Did You Know? It's not safe to drink and drive after consuming non-alcholic beer beverages. There has been a rise in non-alcoholic beers and although they are labeled "non-alcoholic" many still contain trace amounts of alcohol that may st
This week is National Prevention Week. NPW is a time to focus on the great work in substance use prevention to protect our neighborhoods against the harms of addictive substances such as alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamines and opioids. CoPALM has a
May is also Women's Health Month where Women's Health Week starts on Mothers' Day! Let's take extra care of ourselves by talking with our healthcare professionals about preventative health services for women, eating a balanced diet, getting active,
Meth is an addictive stimulant that can lead to paranois, skin conditions and overdose. While people turn to meth to experience a sense of euphoria, it can quickly take of your life through addiction. For help with addiction and substance use, call
Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that can lead to an overdose. As little as 2 mg - a few grains of salt can be lethal! But there is hope in the form of Naloxone. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse and overdose and save a life.
Celebrate responsibly! This Cinco de Mayo, don't drink and drive. You can wait out until you are sober, have a designated driver, or order a rideshare. #CincoDeMayo #DontDrinkAndDrive #PublicHealth #copalm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month reminding everyone that In every story there is strength. This month, let's come together and focus on the resilience and strength from those who share their stories along their mental health journeys. #MyMental
National Prevention Week is from May 11th to May 17th and CoPALM is pleased to invite friends and families to our NPW Community Fair. Join us on May 13th from 5PM-8PM at the LA Celebrations Banquet Hall at 2969 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90010 The

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