On a day like today, I remember my beloved son, Ian James Eaccarino, whose life was tragically taken from us far too soon. It’s hard to fathom how many years have passed since that moment—since my life shattered into a million pieces. There are no words to fully describe the devastation of losing your child….
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) drug-related deaths have more than doubled since the early 1980s. There are more deaths, illness, and disabilities from substance abuse than from any other preventable health condition. Today,…
The staff writer of Sober Living looks into the rise in teenage drug abuse. Partying with innocent drugs like cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana is usually the gateway to more dangerous substances like OxyContin, heroin, LSD, and cocaine. The teenage years are ones of change, learning, discovery, and for many, experimentation. Some may try drugs such…