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VIDEO: “I knew I wanted to help.”

Tiffany Alexis learned at an early age that she wanted to help others who experienced life’s hardships. “I lost my mother at a very young

March 16, 2022 11:05 am

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

February 22, 2022 2:25 pm

VIDEO: Rates of problem gambling expected to rise

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

February 21, 2022 8:25 am

“Work the plan” to prevent overdoses

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

February 18, 2022 8:15 am

Mardi Gras: We can help after the party

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

February 15, 2022 4:07 pm

AUDIO: Pastor Williams promotes CAHS toolkit

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

February 15, 2022 2:45 pm

“Recovery Sundays” reached 4,000+ in 2021

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

January 31, 2022 2:50 pm

“Driving Into Recovery” travels to Donaldsonville

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.

January 31, 2022 10:10 am

Randy Livingston: A tall testimony about gambling

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

January 31, 2022 8:30 am

Bishop Wallace promotes CAHS opioid prevention toolkit

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

January 28, 2022 9:45 am