Drugs & Health Blog

Summertime: Fun and Healthy Ways To Keep Busy

June 13, 2012 / Sara Bellum

School’s out! It’s time for ice cream, BBQs, and lazy days at the pool. And then? After a while, the long hot days of summer can quickly turn boring. And far too often, the boredom and restlessness can lead to taking risks, like drinking or experimenting with drugs. Read More »

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It's Not Just You: The Teen Years Can Be an Emotional Roller Coaster

June 06, 2012 / Sara Bellum

Ever have one of those days? One minute you’re feeling great; the next, you’re knocked down by a bad grade or a fight with a friend. Read More »

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HBO's "The Weight of the Nation": Obesity on the Brain

May 30, 2012 / Sara Bellum

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

May 22, 2012 / Sara Bellum

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

May 17, 2012 / Sara Bellum

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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