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Desert Hot Springs, CA PERMIT NO 00005
May 13, 2020 Vol. 16 No. 36
‘Charity begins at home’ The Body Deli Donates Newly Produced Organic Hand Sanitizer to First Responders By Desert Star Staff PALM DESERT, Calif. –The Body Deli, a leading provider of fresh, organic face, body and hair care products based in the Coachella Valley, today has announced that it is giving back to the community by donating to the first responders of Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, Palm
Desert Sheriff Station and the Calimesa Fire Department of their limited edition Organic Alcohol Hand Sanitizer. Due to the current need, the company is donating its personal supply of organic grape alcohol they use to sanitize their Cosmetic Kitchen’s workstations and equipment. As an essential business,
The Body Deli services chemically sensitive people. With a focus on clean skincare, the new limited-edition spray uses 75% Organic Grape Alcohol, pure natural ingredients and essential oils to address the demand for those with sensitive skin and others having adverse reactions to traditional hand sanitizers
and household sprays. This product will be available as a free gift with a purchase of 50 dollars or more from their website www. thebodydeli.com or through curbside pick-up from one of their two Coachella Valley locations, on Highway 111 or on El Paseo in Palm Desert. The hand sanitizer is also
available as a free combination set that also includes a comfortable unisex face mask with a $100 or more purchase. Every few weeks, the essential oil blend will change. This special offer is only available while supplies last. Since 2001 Margaret Clark Continues on Page 11
Staying Vigilant about Teen Substance Abuse in COVID-19 Pandemic
By Desert Star Staff Home isolation due to COVID19 is causing some people to suffer anxiety and panic attacks -- both of which can lead to substance abuse. That’s why a narcotics expert says if you have teens, this is the time to stay vigilant about drug use. With most people homebound due to the pandemic, Joe Abdalla, executive director of the Code 3 Association, says now is the time for parents to learn the warning signs of substance abuse. He says in times of crisis, people can fall back on
unhealthy behaviors -- and right now, there are multiple triggers. “Not being able to complete school or failing school, not having a job, not having the income to go back to school,” he points out. “Triggers can be economic, they can be social -- and that pushes kids back to drugs or encourages kids to use drugs.” Texas has launched a new mental health pandemic support line, and nearly 2,000 calls were received from 100 counties in the first month. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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For every 5% increase in the state’s unemployment rate, an additional 725 Texans could die each year by suicide and drug overdose, according to a new study by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. (Jorono/Pixabay)