Opioid addiction is considered a crisis in the United States, with overdoses increasing annually. The number of women hospitalized because of opioid use between 2005 and 2014 was higher than among men, and between 1999 and 2017 the death rate from drug overdose among women ages 30 to 64 increased by 260 percent. Opioids and
Forced, or coerced, abortions don’t just happen in other countries – they occur in America, too. The definition of coercion is to pressure, compel, or dominate by force (physical or emotional), and that’s what happens to many women who abort their pregnancies. For example, a few years ago, a woman in Colorado went to an
Do you think you’re pregnant? Are you considering abortion? Perhaps you’ve taken a home pregnancy test, received a positive result, and you don’t want to be pregnant. Your first thought is abortion so you start researching on where you can get one. STOP! Your first thought needs to be, “Am I really pregnant?” Home Pregnancy
The official kickoff of summer – the Memorial Day weekend – has come and gone. Even though temperatures in Wyoming may not reflect summer is upon us (or even spring for that matter!), the weather forecast for the upcoming weekend shows hints of warmer weather. Likely most people are happy about that! With summer comes
Do you dream of a better life? Finances play a critical role in improving a person’s life. A good-paying job allows opportunity to buy and furnish a home, offers more freedom to travel, and provides the ability to help family and community. However, such a job requires skills and education. Career training, industrial knowledge, and
There are many wives’ tales and urban legends about how to avoid getting pregnant. We’ll look at four of those and tell the truth about each one. We’ll also provide you with information about what to do if you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Four Myths Using a condom or other birth control prevents pregnancy. FALSE.
The latest Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) report from the Centers forDisease Control (CDC) shows cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis continue to rise in the United States. Nearly 2.3 million cases were reported in 2017. For the past several years, STDs (also known as STIs or sexually transmitted infections) have increased significantly. This is a
A time of fun and celebration takes place this weekend. St. Patrick’s Day happens on Sunday, and many people use this time to not only eat corned beef and cabbage, but also to excessively drink alcohol. Whether you are pregnant or not, there can be serious repercussions if you over-indulge with alcohol. The Danger to
A healthy relationship is built on respect, love, and compassion. How does a person develop a healthy relationship in a world that often seems so “me-centered?” We can have strong, positive relationships with others, whether among work colleagues and friends, within family, or with a partner, and still preserve our dignity and self-respect. Here are
‘Tis the season – for romance and love! Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and with this special day, love seems to be everywhere. Flower shops, stores with candy in heart-shaped boxes, restaurants with “lovers’ specials,” and Hallmark romance movies – you can’t get away from the red hearts, red roses, and red faces of
