AccessU: Addiction reporting cited in MinnPost article as reason for changes that include more resources for S.O.B.E.R. and creating “a safe place for members of the university’s recovery community to gather”
Author: AccessU: Addiction
‘You can’t be an alcoholic until you graduate?’ The joke isn’t funny for many.
Campus drinking culture can stand in the way of students realizing they have a problem.
By Anthony Bryant
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Housing a key component to campus recovery programs
The most successful collegiate recovery programs include housing dedicated to students in recovery.
By Lemika Fondren
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By Kassidy TaralaMinnesota ranks second lowest for recovery resources among Big Ten schools
The University of Minnesota was graded near the bottom – ranking 13th out of the 14 Big Ten schools – for how it provides resources and support to students in recovery.
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AccessU: Addiction Survey finds that students lack awareness of how to find help for addiction on campus, despite an apparent need
By Kelsey Roy
A survey conducted by AccessU: Addiction shows a lack awareness about resources the University of Minnesota provides to students struggling with or recovering from addiction, even among those who would use the services.
University professor is leader in addiction research, reducing stigma
Dr. Gavin Bart, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the director of addiction medicine at the Hennepin County Medical Center, has dedicated his career to changing the way doctors look at addiction so patients can receive proper treatment.
By Genevieve Vickers
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Former U student hopes to inspire struggling addicts
Henry Johnson, 22, hopes his story of recovery will inspire those still struggling with addiction to get the help they need.
By Carissa Polo
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Minnesota medical researcher turned tragedy into fuel for addiction research
Julia Lemos, the newest addition to the University of Minnesota Medical Discovery Team, is researching the connection between mental health issues and substance abuse.
By Haley Breshears
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