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FEATURES 08 LEADINGWITH PRINCIPLE Love, care and respect: Three simple virtues that go a long way 12 A GIVING COMMUNITY Serving the community and each other in a shared journey 16 LONG ROADTORECOVERY Find a fresh start on a path rich with opportunity 46 MENOFTHE HOUSE Brotherhood abounds at Empowered Men Service Center 50 THE RIGHTMEDICINE Untreated mental illness can be the root of addiction. Treat it first. 54 DETERMINEDTO SUCCEED Recovery comes from within, but its impact is far-reaching 60 STRONGERTOGETHER Residents build lifelong bonds for a prosperous future in recovery
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IN THE NEWS 24 BOOMING PROBLEM Elderly substance abuse issues expected to grow as baby boomers age 26 STARTING YOUNG Insight into adolescent addiction comes as new guidelines urge early prevention 28 FIGHTING FORTHE BRAIN DISEASEMODEL Model can complicate messaging in treatment plans 30 THEMISSING LINK Integrated treatment works best for victims of sexual abuse who are also addicts 32 RECOVERY U More college campuses are dedicating housing to students recovering from addiction
34 LEARNINGTODRINK Study finds alcohol changes the brain from the very first drink 36 ARE VACCINESTHE ANSWER? A new vaccine has been shown to prevent overdoses and stop opioid “designer drugs” from affecting the brain 38 FROM SMOKINGTODRINKING Marijuana users are five times more likely to develop an alcohol abuse disorder, according to a new study 40 THETURNING POINT New study looks to pinpoint transition from prescription opioids to heroin 44 GENERATIONAL BRAINDAMAGE Drinking during pregnancy presents parents with challenges beyond their own sobriety
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