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What is Drunkorexia?
Christina Soliday | 17 February

Drunkorexia is a slang term defined as starving oneself to save calories for binge drinking at a later time. This

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Rising Number of Addicted Babies Born
Christina Soliday | 13 February

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) showed an increasing number of newborns already addicted to narcotics.

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Tobacco Use in Children and Teens
Christina Soliday | 12 February

Children and teens who smoke cigarettes are more likely to smoke other tobacco containing products, like e-cigarettes and hookahs, according

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CHILDREN’S WEEK – The Gift of Resiliency
Christina Soliday | 10 February

In the middle of February, the country thinks about love and relationships as they prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day. During

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Having Trouble Staying “Stopped?”
Christina Soliday | 9 February

Stopping? Easy. “Staying stopped?” Not so much.  Have you ever had thoughts like these?  “I can start tomorrow,” “I really

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Controversial Super Bowl Ad on Heroin Addiction
Christina Soliday | 6 February

Last Sunday during Super Bowl XLIX, a commercial about heroin addiction and overdoses aired in St. Louis. The commercial, sponsored

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Can Parents Teach Teens Responsible Drinking?
Christina Soliday | 5 February

It is common for parents to allow their teenagers to drink alcohol underage while at home. Parents believe having their

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Gender Sensitive Treatment
Christina Soliday | 4 February

A study published in December issue of the Journal of Drug Issues finds that substance abusing women who go through

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Being A Team Player
Christina Soliday | 28 January

Blog post by: Alumni Relations Specialist The Patriots and Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl this year! Setting aside

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Caffeine in Recovery
Christina Soliday | 27 January

Addicts in early recovery all ask the same question- “Do I really have to give up my morning cup of

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