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Life Since Recovery
In this week’s Science Times, I was heartened to see the spread “Second Life: Moving Beyond Cancer.” Seeing the photos and reading the accompanying stories online, I was inspired by the celebration of cancer survival. And it made me look forward to a time when we might a see a similar article, celebrating people in recovery from substance abuse. read more
Here’s To You, Mrs. Obama
Last week, our first lady Michelle Obama took an important step in raising public awareness of a chronic health condition that affects 23 million Americans, with devastating consequences for them, their families, and communities. I’m talking about substance abuse—a problem for which only one in ten affected adults and only one in thirteen teenagers receive the treatment they need. read more
When Girls Are Not Made of Sugar and Spice
According to the survey, about one girl in four between the ages of 12 and 17 was involved in a serious fight, participated in a group-against-group fight, or intended to hurt someone badly at school or at work in the past year. So, parents and other community members want to know, what’s fueling girl fights? Are young girls today more violent than in the past? And, what can concerned adults do about it? read more
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