By RISE Drug Free MKE It’s simplistic to think that “just say no” is the best way to avoid developing a problem with alcohol and other drugs. It didn’t work back in the 1980s, and it isn’t going to work now. Instead, a better approach is for each person to make informed decisions about whether they will use substances, how much they will use, and why. That’s why the … [Read more...] about How to set clear boundaries with alcohol and other drugs
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Mid-summer mental health check-in
By RISE Drug Free MKE While summer is associated with good times at the beach, music festivals, and backyard cookouts, it can be difficult to acknowledge that you may be struggling with your emotions. There is so much pressure to be active and engaged in the community that many forget to relax, recuperate, and reflect. But summer is a great time to do a mental health … [Read more...] about Mid-summer mental health check-in
Who’s bearing the burden of commercial tobacco?
By RISE Drug Free MKE June is Pride Month, which celebrates equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer (LGBTQ+) community, and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco Free Alliance is providing extra focus on the heavy burden that smoking and vaping has had on LGTBQ+ individuals. The City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance is one of a few local … [Read more...] about Who’s bearing the burden of commercial tobacco?
Join our ‘Discover Wellness Walk’ on May 18
By RISE Drug Free MKE Join RISE Drug Free MKE and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute on Saturday, May 18, for a free community event highlighting Mental Health Awareness. The Discover Wellness Walk is a family-friendly event that will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Cathedral Square Park. It will include seven stations where community partners will share … [Read more...] about Join our ‘Discover Wellness Walk’ on May 18
Join us during ‘Light & Unite RED Week 2024’
By RISE Drug Free MKE Quick question: Do you know what the “worst drug” is? Or if smoking traditional cigarettes is worse for you than vaping? Or if marijuana can be used as medicine? It would be really helpful to know the answers to these questions, since they’re some of the most common questions that young people ask about substances like drugs and alcohol. You … [Read more...] about Join us during ‘Light & Unite RED Week 2024’
The holidays and alcohol are a bad mix
As we head into the winter months, you may notice a shift in your own or your loved ones’ emotions and moods. Beginning in late fall and up until spring, many people experience the winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD can hit Milwaukeeans particularly hard because of the harsh temperatures, heavy snowfall, and less natural sunlight, … [Read more...] about The holidays and alcohol are a bad mix