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01/28/2026

01/28/2026

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.

The 2026 LIEAP application period begins today, at 8 a.m. and ends March 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. Applications will not be accepted, and payments will not be issued until the season officially opens.

Learn more and apply online: LIEAP.dcf.ks.gov

01/28/2026

The 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) application period is open! If eligible, LIEAP could help you pay a portion of your primary home heating costs during the winter season with a one-time per year benefit paid directly to your energy provider.

Applications must be received by DCF by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2026.

Read the full release at: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/Newsroom/Pages/LIEAP2026.aspx.

Need help with your LIEAP application? Visit LIEAP.dcf.ks.gov to find an application event near you.

01/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Planning for the 2026 KU Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival is underway. Stay tuned for more updates to come in the new year! We are excited to see you April 11, 2026 at the Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center and The University of Kansas Powwow Grounds!
*The second Saturday of every April is when our powwow and festival is held.

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

Veterans who need support — and those who know one — can ☎️ call 📱 text or 💻 chat online with the for free, confidential, 24/7/365 emotional support. veteranscrisisline.net

01/28/2026

Substance abuse costs the US economy $93billion annually through lost productivity, absenteeism and workers unable to function.

01/28/2026

When your brain is churning away with worries and anxieties, this effective exercise can help you start to calm down, says psychiatrist Judson Brewer.

01/28/2026

Your story is unique, and so is your recovery journey. Ups and downs, good and bad days, it’s all okay. Find support, wherever you are in your recovery. Get started with : samhsa.gov/recoverme

01/23/2026

Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person during an opioid overdose.

01/23/2026

Fentanyl is an opioid drug, like morphine or he**in. It is made entirely in laboratories, with no natural ingredients. Although it is approved as a prescription pain medicine, most of the fentanyl contributing to the current overdose crisis is made illegally.
Fentanyl is more potent (powerful) than many other opioid drugs. Even a small amount can cause a fatal overdose. That can even happen when a person takes fentanyl without knowing it, if it was added to counterfeit prescription pills or other illegal drugs. Using fentanyl test strips can reduce the risk of using drugs that contain fentanyl.

Fentanyl is highly addictive.

Like other opioids, repeated use causes changes in brain activity that cause people to continue using it even when they experience harmful effects.

Infographic " American Addiction Centres.
Data : NIDA & SAMSHA

01/23/2026

Post-acute withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) is defined as a set of persistent impairments that occur after the initial withdrawal phase from substances like alcohol and opioids.

These impairments are a collection of protracted withdrawal symptoms that linger even after the acute withdrawal period has ended, reflecting the lingering effects of drug use on the brain and body.

According to Johnson, Journal of Addiction Medicine (2023), PAWS can include cognitive and emotional instability, which can hinder the recovery process and increase the risk of relapse.

The duration of PAWS varies widely, but it generally lasts anywhere from a few months to several years, depending on the individual and the substance involved. The initial period of PAWS begins shortly after the acute withdrawal phase and persists as a stage of opioid withdrawal or after someone stops drinking alcohol.

According to Smith in the Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (2022), PAWS typically lasts between 6 months to 2 years, although some symptoms may linger longer in cases of severe dependence or prolonged substance use.

This extended duration of PAWS shows that individuals with PAWS are at a higher risk of returning to substance use. The syndrome is considered a critical aspect of supporting neuroadaptation during the extended recovery process.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, 2022), there is a prolonged challenge that PAWS presents compared to the more acute phase of withdrawal.

It underlines the need for ongoing treatment and support long after the initial withdrawal symptoms have subsided emphasising the need for comprehensive care and support systems to maintain cognitive and emotional stability during this vulnerable period.

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