Posted 3 weeks 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 2 months 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 4 months 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 7 months 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 10 months 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[...] Posted 11 months ago
By Liliane Jurayj • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
The start of a new year and setting resolutions are almost synonymous with each other. Close to 40% of the US population sets resoluti[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Lili Jurayj • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
As we embrace the festive spirit and brace ourselves for the flu season, it's worth reflecting on the ways our daily choices shape our wel[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Lili Jurayj • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
If you went to the Minnesota State Fair this year, you might have noticed the pesky clouds of smoke wafting through the air, even in desig[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Lili Jurayj • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
E-cigarette use is on the rise in both teens and adults in the United States. This year, 5% of the total U.S. population admits to using v[...] 