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From Awareness to Action: Getting Kids Involved in Prevention

By OneEighty / March 27, 2023

A Focus on Two Prevention Paths Robert Bean, Coalition Prevention Specialist, and Amanda Nickles, Youth Mentoring and Prevention Specialist, are relative newbies to OneEighty’s prevention team. But what they lack in years on the job, they compensate for with the passion they have for their mission.  Robert’s focus is on building and strengthening area coalitions.…

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Helping Those in Recovery Navigate the Holiday Season

By OneEighty / November 21, 2022

The holiday season is a busy, complicated time for many families. Stress levels and expectations can be high. When your family is also navigating addiction during the holiday season, all of this is amplified. Whether you are a family member trying to prepare for a loved one who may show up at a gathering while…

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Future clinical counselor gathers trauma research data from an internship at OneEighty

By OneEighty / August 22, 2022

Article published in the Summer 2022 Wooster Magazine. Click here to view the spread. Karabella Hernandez ’22 knew she wanted to study psychology and become a counselor. She knew The College of Wooster was the place for her after just one visit. She was even confident in assisting with faculty research as early as sophomore…

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The Continuum of Care Is Key to Preventing Relapse

By OneEighty / August 22, 2022

What makes OneEighty unique in its approach to treating addiction is the continuum of care, the treatment journey a person takes from initial detox all the way through their path to recovery. OneEighty provides support every step of the way.  Dr. Nicole Labor, OneEighty Medical Director, likens the continuum to a bookshelf. “The bookend on…

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Partial Hospitalization Program: An Addiction Treatment Option to Meet Your Needs

By OneEighty / July 18, 2022

When you hear the term Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), your first thought might be that the program takes place in a hospital. And in some cases, this is true. But at OneEighty, PHP is a program offered in their continuum of care that delivers a high level of treatment but allows the client to return…

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How Much Is Too Much? An Interview with Dr. Nicole Labor on Alcohol and Substance Abuse

By OneEighty / February 15, 2022

In 2021, the most common diagnosis at OneEighty for substance use disorder was alcohol dependence at 34%. While opioid use has seen a significant decline, this rate of alcohol dependence has remained consistent over the last three years. In the pandemic, substance use has increased, making people even more vulnerable to addiction. So why does…

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Families Talk Prevention, Family Education Series Program

By OneEighty / September 10, 2021

Families Talk Prevention, Family Education Series, Understanding Addiction  This is the final program in our 3-part series Family Education Series, Understanding Addiction. 1st Program: Neurobiology of Addiction: Addiction 101 Presented by OneEighty’s Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Labor. CLICK HERE to learn more 2nd Program: Recovery Support CLICK HERE to learn more 6:00pm at The University of Akron…

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Building Strong Community Relationships

By OneEighty / June 25, 2020

At OneEighty, we know that our efforts will be much more successful when the entire community is involved. To that end, we provide prevention and education services throughout Wayne and Holmes Counties. By educating schools, businesses, and other community groups about challenges such as substance abuse, domestic violence, and safe dating, we can improve overall…

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Get Involved with Community Prevention & Education

By OneEighty / November 28, 2019

Here at OneEighty, we believe that issues such as domestic violence and substance abuse are best counteracted by a community that is actively aware of and involved in confronting these challenges. Our prevention and education services are designed to address this important need. Our Involvement & Goals At OneEighty, we provide a wide range of…

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VAPING: Know the facts

By OneEighty / September 19, 2019

OneEighty is dedicated to the prevention of substance use disorder, including use, abuse, and addiction to vaping and all tobacco products WHAT IS VAPING?•Inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by e-cigarettes, battery-powered device•What are other names for e-cigarettes? E-cigs, vape pens, e-hookahs, e-pipes, tanks, mods, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, and more. Some people…

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