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A Message from Chris Swonger: Have A Responsible Holiday
Season’s greetings! As the holiday season continues to unfold, we find ourselves increasingly busy with work, family, and other commitments. While the holidays can be one of the most fun times of the year, they are also a time when ... Read More >
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A Veterans Day Message from Chris Swonger
Veterans Day is a day set aside every year on November 11th to honor the people who preserve our freedom and will sacrifice anything to do so. These brave men and women will do, and have done, anything and everything ... Read More >
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In 2018 Drunk Driving Deaths Decreased for Third Year in a Row
Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the latest available traffic fatality statistics for 2018 which showed a decline in the overall number of people killed on our nation’s roadways, and for the third straight ... Read More >
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Fall Into Responsibility 🍂
Welcome fall! Football is on TV, leaves are on the ground, there’s a crispness in the air, and holiday decorations are on the store shelves. It’s officially fall, and at Responsibility.org, it’s a great time to focus on the aspects ... Read More >
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September is Recovery Month: A Message from Dr. Ben Nordstrom
September is Recovery Month, and it is a wonderful time to take a minute to congratulate the millions of Americans living in recovery and to thank the women and men working in treatment programs as counselors, therapists, nurses, doctors, and ... Read More >
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5 Truths About Middle Schoolers
We spoke to Phyllis Fagell, school counselor and author of “Middle School Matters” about some of the common misconceptions that parents may have about the stereotypically challenging tween years. Read More >
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What You Say When Your 9-Year-Old Asks For A Beer
Although it happened six or seven years ago now, I will never forget the day my daughter made my jaw drop with a single question. “When do I get to have a beer?” our almost ten-year-old daughter asked as we ... Read More >
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Responsibility.org Judicial Advisory Board Member Inducted into the Treatment Court Hall of Fame
Every year at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) Training Conference, individuals who have left an indelible mark on the treatment court field are inducted into the Stanley Goldstein Hall of Fame. Named in honor of the nation’s ... Read More >
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Signed into Law: New Impaired Driving & Underage Drinking Legislation Takes Effect
Every July, we have come to expect several things… kids are enjoying freedom from school; summer is in full swing and it is time for family vacations, backyard BBQs, pool parties, and responsible outings; and new state laws are about ... Read More >
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Men’s Health Month: Balancing Health and Responsibilities
June is Men’s Health Month, arriving right in time for summer. And summer usually means you’ll be outside more, or at least I know I will. In addition to work, you’ll most likely be partaking in more social activities such ... Read More >
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Have a Perfectly Imperfect Father’s Day!
In keeping alive Responsibility.org’s tradition of sending out a Father’s Day message, I thought I’d share an anecdote from my own experiences as a dad. This happened not long after we moved to Philadelphia where I attended graduate school. Our ... Read More >
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How To Make the Most of Your Summer ☀️
Summer is finally here! It’s time for vacations, pools, and of course, parties. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of summer and not take enough time to relax and think about what’s important: responsibility. Before this summer officially begins, learn more ... Read More >