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Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death.

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Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death.

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Intrapersonal risk factors relate to the person which could involve having parents with problematic drug use, family dysfunction and/or child abuse.

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Interpersonal factors include pacts with friends about drinking, being with friends that encourage heavy alcohol use, and perceived norms of friends' drinking

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Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016

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Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016

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This federal policy was designed to address rising substance abuse, especially the opioid crisis, by expanding prevention programs, increasing access to treatment and recovery services, supporting law enforcement with training and resources, and promoting education and community-based responses. It also aimed to treat substance abuse as a public health issue rather than only a criminal one.

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"Suicide is no longer considered a crime in the United States; however, some states have attempted suicide listed as a crime in their criminal statutes. On the other hand, assisted suicide (when someone helps another to commit suicide) is a crime in all U.S. states, with physician-assisted suicide being an exception to this rule in some states."

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🔹 Housing Insecurity

Housing insecurity refers to instability in a person’s living situation. It can include difficulty affording rent or mortgage, frequent moves, overcrowding, risk of eviction, or homelessness.

🔹 Interpersonal Housing Insecurities

These are challenges that occur between people (social relationships, networks, and dynamics).

Examples:

Family conflict → Someone being kicked out or forced to leave home.

Roommate disputes → Conflicts leading to unsafe or unstable living arrangements.

Abuse or violence → Leaving a home because of domestic violence.

Social stigma → Discrimination in renting (race, gender identity, income source).

Lack of support networks → Not having friends/family to stay with when housing is lost.

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- isolation, increased conflict, and/or feelings of being a burden to others.

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 The presentation spoke about all types of #addiction and social media influence.

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how social media or how the world in general promotes substance abuse, this means that it almost makes people think thats okay to do.

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Thank you to all for a wonderful presentation this week! 👏

🎥 The film #Screenagers was very informative. It gave parents strategies and helpful advice to use in having conversations with their #teens. The presentation spoke about all types of #addiction and social media influence. It was exciting to see such a nice turnout and a great Q&A with our two panelists. So thank you to the fantastic Alan Koenig from West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Inc. (WBMH) and Melissa Davies (a recovering addict) from Alumni in Recovery. This program was in partnership with Valley Health System 🏥 | Mahwah Municipal Alliance (MMA)

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Thank you to all for a wonderful presentation this week! 👏

🎥 The film #Screenagers was very informative. It gave parents strategies and helpful advice to use in having conversations with their...

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https://endhomelessness.org/about-us/policy/

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Public Housing Authorities(PHA): Manage public housing and section 8

HUD: Federal Housing and Homelessness programs

Shelters: Homeless shelters, Salvation Army

Nonprofits: Habitat for Humanity, United Way

Colleges: emergency housing for students

Religious Groups: Churches offering rent or shelter help.

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https://www.investopedia.com/5-reasons-behind-the-us-housing-price-surge-leaving-many-struggling-to-buy-or-rent-11779332

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hopelessness, extreme mood swings, and/or impulsivity.

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On World Suicide Prevention Day, new report identifies three top factors driving suicide rates

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Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in the U.S., resulting in about 49,000 fatalities in 2022, according to a new report from the CDC on World Suicide Prevention Day.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Preventing Suicidal Behavior in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

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https://nlihc.org/explore-issues/why-we-care/problem