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By Leah Persky, Ph.D & CFLE • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Manager
Did you know that while millions of Americans are impacted by addiction, the vast majority are not viole[...] Posted 2 weeks ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction & Recovery Services Program Coordinator, and Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Professional and Community Education Program Manager
Minnesota is one of 24 states w[...] Posted 2 months ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction & Recovery Services Program Coordinator
For many people, community is a bright light in their recovery process because recovery journeys can often be lonely. Isolation can [...] Posted 1 year ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
The holidays are fast approaching, and they bring a mix of joy, anticipation, fun, stress, and overwhelm. The American Psychological[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
Naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan) is a lifesaving tool that has been used for decades to reverse the effects of an o[...] Posted 1 year ago
This is the second part of our two part series, “Conversations with our children about addiction,” which focuses on ages 0-12. Click here for part one, which focuses on adolescents and young adults.
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By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
Back to school time is both exciting and overwhelming! It brings opportunities for many conversations with our children. Talking abou[...] Posted 1 year ago
The Addiction and Recovery Services (ARS) team recently added Jennifer Fukuda as its new coordinator and anticipates a rise in need.
Why did this position appeal to you?
Jennifer: This position is one w[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Professional and Community Education & Addiction and Recovery Services
Another successful Freedom from Addiction Seder to celebrate! 53 people attended the Fre[...] Posted 2 years ago
Nancy Espuche is the mother of Lucas, who passed away in 2016 at age 25 after a long battle with opioid addiction. Her story serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for awareness, understanding, and acti[...] 