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Opioid Crisis
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
Addiction medicine specialist, Dr. Michael C. Gordon, is the medical director of The Berman Center.
November 27, 2019, 11:01 am
Sharing Stories and Creating Community
Dr. Mike Gordon discusses the harm caused by myths that Jews are less likely to struggle with addiction or other mental health disorders.
By Dr. Mike Gordon
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
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