E-Cigarette Epidemic
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, vape pens, JUULs, ect. have been sold in the U.S. for about a decade now. E-cigs are the most commonly used tobacco products among kids—and it's…
Substance Abuse Among Youth
Substance abuse and problematic patterns of substance use among youth can lead to problems at school, cause or aggravate physical and mental health-related issues, promote poor peer relationships, cause motor-vehicle…
Q&A – A Discussion with Mental Health Consultants (MHC)
Alicia D’Alessandro and Laura Manion, two Clinical Care managers from Mental Health Consultants, sat down with us to discuss the behavioral health services available to carpenters and their dependents. Can…
An Interview with Carpenters Who Care
Kevin McCarthy Jr. is a carpenter. He’s the son of another Carpenter who’s been in the Union for over 30 years, and has been a hardworking member of local 158…
National Opioid Epidemic Awareness
Opioids are depressants, meaning they slow down vital body functions including breathing and heart rate. In 2016, the number of opioid overdoses was 5 times what it was in 1999.…