
Problem gambling steals lives (and much more)
Problem gambling isn’t an “individual sport.” It affects entire families with the losses of money, vehicles, homes, relationships, and even lives through suicide. But CAHS
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Problem gambling isn’t an “individual sport.” It affects entire families with the losses of money, vehicles, homes, relationships, and even lives through suicide. But CAHS
CAHS’ Director of Problem Gambling Matricia “Matt” Green, LAC, CCGC, says 200,000 people in Louisiana experience problems because of gambling, and that number is expected
At a Feb. 17 news conference, hosted by Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul, CAHS Executive Director Jan Laughinghouse, PhD, LCSW-BACS, LAC, called for a
Mardi Gras is filled with joy and fun, but when the party’s over, Lent brings a time of sober reflection and opportunity for change. During
We appreciate Senior Pastor Eric A. Williams of Beacon Light of Baton Rouge church for recording a radio commercial to promote the availability of CAHS’ Opioid
The CAHS Prevention Division’s “Recovery Sundays” initiative reached more than 4,000 people at churches and faith-based organizations in 2021, including a year-end visit at Faith
Despite freezing temperatures, people lined up by 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 for the CAHS “Driving Into Recovery” event at the Frank Sotile, Jr. Pavilion in Donaldsonville.
Randy Livingston made millions of dollars playing professional basketball for more than 10 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The former LSU player lived
Thanks to Bishop Charles Wallace of Oasis Christian Church in Baton Rouge for recording a radio commercial to promote the availability of CAHS’ Opioid Prevention
An ice storm, Hurricane Ida, the COVID pandemic, and a record number of drug overdoses made 2021 a tough year. But, CAHS Executive Director Jan