Healthy Minds and Bodies
Cigarettes Versus the Scale
August 30, 2011
Have you ever heard friends say they’d like to quit smoking, but they are afraid they’ll gain weight if they stop? Read More »
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Blast from the Past: "Just Say No"
August 24, 2011
In 1982, then-First Lady Nancy Reagan launched an anti-drug campaign famously known as “Just say no.” While many people—including public health experts—believed the message was an important one to get out to teens, others thought it was way too simplistic and would not appeal to them. Read More »
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Cyberspace is the New Frontier in Fighting Drug Abuse
June 01, 2011
So you’re friends with 100 or more people on Facebook, right? What are the chances that someone you know or a family member is in trouble with drugs or alcohol? Or thinking about trying something they wouldn’t do if they knew the facts? Read More »
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In Recovery—Steps to Overcoming Addiction
May 13, 2011
Most people know that addiction, can be overcome with treatment. But like many other diseases, it is often a winding road to get there. So, what are the steps to a healthier, drug-free life? Read More »
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National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day - What You Can Do
April 19, 2011
Sometimes we make jokes about our mental health, but serious mental illness is a real problem among young people in this country. Did you know that an estimated 4.5 to 6.3 million youth in the United States face mental health challenges? Read More »
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