HBO's "The Weight of the Nation": Obesity on the Brain
SBB has talked a lot about how drug addiction is a complicated brain disease. But it’s not the only one. Read More »
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Take Action During National Prevention Week
This week is the first annual National Prevention Week (NPW)—a celebration of what people and organizations do in their communities to prevent drug and alcohol abuse and to promote mental and emotional well-being. Read More »
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Catching Some ZZZZs: Safe Ways To Get to Sleep
Have you ever had a night when you just couldn’t fall asleep? It’s a terrible feeling. Tossing and turning, watching the minutes click closer to dawn, dreading how tired you’re going to be the next day—the more you try to sleep, the harder it gets. Read More »
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SADD Florida Teens "Share a Dose of Reality" at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit
Did you know that of the top 22 substances teens abused across the country in 2011, 8 were prescription drugs often found in the family medicine cabinet? Read More »
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Today Is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
Today, communities and organizations across the country will help people understand how important it is to take care of children’s mental health. This year’s focus is on helping children recover from traumatic experiences. Read More »
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