A recent graduate of Kent State University’s master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a new member of the Akron Children’s Addiction Services team, Victoria Falluco brings a passion for helping others and a personal connection to her role as a substance use and mental health therapist. Victoria’s own experiences with bullying during her […]
Legal substances kids use to get high
It’s never too early to start talking to your kids about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. The earlier kids start using drugs, the greater their chances of continuing to use them and become addicted later in life. According to Dr. William Goldman, medical director of Akron Children’s Addiction Services Program, oftentimes substance use […]
Your most common questions about fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s 50 times stronger than heroin. It plays a major role in fatal and non-fatal overdoses. You may be wondering how you can keep your family safe from fentanyl exposure and overdose. Dr. William Goldman, medical director of the Addiction Services Program at Akron Children’s, answers parents most common questions […]
Is your child suffering from a behavioral addiction to technology?
When you hear the word addiction, many parents immediately think of cigarettes, and drug and alcohol abuse. But, there is a wide range of compulsive behaviors that kids can excessively use to the point of disrupting their daily lives. For some families today, parents are seeing an out-of-control attachment to technology use, such as compulsive […]