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Leslie Lubell
December 22, 2020, 1:56 pm
HAMSA Looks Back
The COVID crisis led to increased need for services to help those struggling with substance abuse.
By Leslie Lubell
Group meetings have mostly pivoted online since the pandemic began, although some have started back in person or a hybrid, according to Atlanta’s Jewish social service leaders.
November 24, 2020, 2:23 pm
Substance Abuse Soars During COVID
Worldwide health crisis is a double whammy for those struggling with substance abuse; Atlanta’s Jewish social services see dramatic increases in demand for recovery assistance.
By Roni Robbins
Leslie Lubell
August 14, 2020, 6:30 am
Addiction’s Impact on Families Intensified by Pandemic
Meet Author David Sheff on Zoom — August 20
Some responses to the coronavirus, such as wearing a mask, are obvious. Mental health and drug addiction are an increasing concern.
April 6, 2020, 7:40 am
COVID-19: Mental Health, How Are People Coping?
Some responses to the coronavirus, such as wearing a mask, are obvious. Others, less obvious, are more worrisome. Mental health and drug addiction are an increasing concern.
By Dave Schechter
The opioid crisis is a national problem the federal government is trying to address.
December 23, 2019, 12:06 pm
YIR: Jewish Atlanta Tackles Addiction
In December, the AJT reported on the dangers of social media addiction among youth and the stigma surrounding addiction more broadly in the Atlanta Jewish community.
By Paula Baroff
The opioid crisis is a national problem the federal government is trying to address.
December 4, 2019, 11:14 am
Is the Jewish Stigma Around Addiction Holding Us Back?
Jewish stigmas around addiction and substance abuse can prevent people from acknowledging a problem and seeking treatment.
By Paula Baroff
Recent vape-related deaths are one of many concerns for community members, educators and experts.
September 18, 2019, 11:26 am
Path Forward After Vape-Related Deaths
Hear from some of Atlanta's foremost experts and educators about the current state of vaping legislation, and what the next steps may be.
By Eddie Samuels
In recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans over 55 experienced the second highest jump in opioid overdoses in emergency rooms over a 15-year period.
April 24, 2019, 12:05 pm
Senior Addiction Close to Home
One Jewish Atlantan shared her story with the AJT in the hope of spreading awareness about senior addiction closer to home.
By Eddie Samuels
December 12, 2018, 12:21 pm
Vaping Sends Smoke Signals to Jewish Atlanta
Atlanta's Jewish community, from nonprofits to day schools, recently held a program about vaping, its rampant availability and the stealthy nature of e-cig devices.
By Roni Robbins
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