Sun, freedom, family time, memories. Summer is coming. Yay! And for a lot of people, it is all those things. But not for everyone. For a lot of other families, summer is actually …
Why We Stand with DanceSafe
Harm reduction saves lives. That's not an opinion. It's what the research shows, what clinicians know, and what organizations like DanceSafe have been proving for nearly three decades. That's why …
The Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal: What You Need to Know
Most people know that quitting heroin is brutal. Quitting alcohol? People assume it's hard but manageable. A few rough days, some sweating, maybe a headache. You push through and come out the other …
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Can You Get Addicted to Weed? (Myth vs. Fact)
Marijuana is legal in most of the country now. And with that, a lot of people have gotten pretty confident about what it does and doesn't do to your body. The Myth: Marijuana isn't …
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What Are “Research Chemicals”?
The phrase “research chemical” can sound distant and clinical. It brings to mind laboratories and careful experiments. But in everyday life, that term has taken on a very different meaning. What …
Welcome Cleo Chalk to VCS!
Start Date: October 20th We’re excited to welcome Cleo Chalk, LPC, to Virginia Counseling Services! Cleo brings a genuine and collaborative approach, helping clients feel supported and …