In descending order, by date published.
4/6/2023 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick
Overdose deaths surpassed car accidents in 2016 as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In 2021, the U.S. experienced more than 100,000 overdoses. That is twice the capacity of most major college football stadiums, and every single overdose is preventable. While research shows that there are many ways to reduce overdoses and overdose deaths, the most effective is access to naloxone.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 326 kb
Pages: 2
4/6/2023 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick
The "drug talk" may be one of the most uncomfortable yet important conversations a caregiver will have with a child. The conversation is important because of the long-term implications for the child's health, development, and future, but it is uncomfortable because most caregivers have not received meaningful guidance on how to have this dialogue. Fortunately, new research has shed light on how to talk to kids about drugs.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 903 kb
Pages: 3
11/9/2022 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Amanda Falin-Bennett, Michelle Lofwall
The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the United States. In two decades, the United States has experienced around 900,000 overdose deaths. In many ways, the so-called opioid epidemic may be better understood as an overdose epidemic.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences, various
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 431 kb
Pages: 4
10/27/2022 (minor revision)
Authors: Alex Elswick
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is one of the most complex, baffling, and heartbreaking conditions in the world. Most people know at least one significant person in their lives who has been affected. In fact, about one in eight people will be addicted to drugs or alcohol at some point. And while this statistic shows how common addiction really is, many of us lack a clear understanding of addiction.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 887 kb
Pages: 3
4/7/2022 (revised)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Nichole Huff
With so much vital information stored online, the nature of estate planning has changed. Although you may still have many important documents in paper format, it is likely that much of your financial documents are digitized. It may seem obvious that important digital information such as online bank accounts should be addressed in estate planning, but other kinds of digital assets such as social media accounts, text messages, or even pictures stored in the cloud may have sentimental value for your loved ones. Email accounts and online retail accounts may house critical personal information that you may wish securely kept. Unfortunately, planning for these kinds of assets is typically neglected by individuals and their advisors. In order to ensure the safety and security of this kind of digital information, you will want to create a digital estate plan.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 560 kb
Pages: 4
10/4/2019 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter
For centuries, the town marketplace has been the hub of buying and selling. The same is true today, although the nature of the marketplace has changed. Buying and selling is shifting from brick-and-mortar-type stores to online retailers. The U.S. Census Bureau reported nearly $453.5 billion in e-commerce sales in 2017. As a consumer, it is important to know the pros and cons of online marketplace transactions. It is helpful to be aware of potential pitfalls when buying and selling online, ways to protect your identity, and which online marketplaces are available.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 271 kb
Pages: 3
7/2/2018 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter
Individuals and families are planning leisure trips to destinations all over the world. Regardless of which international travel destination you choose, careful planning is a must. While planning an international trip may seem daunting, there are a few tips that you can follow to make sure that you have the best travel experience possible whether you are a novice or seasoned traveler.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 1.40 mb
Pages: 5
7/2/2018 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Brooke Jenkins-Howard, Sally Mineer
Going on a vacation is supposed to be a relaxing, stress free experience. Unfortunately, you cannot relax until you have made all of the arrangements for your vacation. Where will you go? How will you get there? How will you spend your time? Giving adequate forethought to get ready for your trip will make for a more enjoyable vacation. One option for consumers is to seek professional help from a travel agent or other travel professional.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 984 kb
Pages: 3
7/2/2018 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter
Deciding to go on a vacation is an exciting, and all too often stressful experience. Your fantasies of reading a good book while on the beach may be interrupted by intrusive financial concerns. How should you pay for your trip? How will you protect your finances while you are gone? Should you get travel insurance? What about scams or theft? There are numerous financial issues to take into account when planning a trip. Consider implementing some of the following strategies in order to protect your finances.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 481 kb
Pages: 3
7/2/2018 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Jennifer Hunter, Brooke Jenkins-Howard, Sally Mineer
Getting sick on vacation is bad news. It has the potential to ruin the trip for everyone. Finding quality medical care while on vacation can be difficult as well. While you may not always be able to prevent illness when travelling, you can be adequately prepared to minimize your symptoms and to get back to reclining comfortably on the beach as soon as possible. Consider the following suggestions to prepare for the possibility of health complications while traveling.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Science
Series: FCS: Family Resource Management (FCS5 series)
Size: 299 kb
Pages: 2
