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Albany addiction

Partnering together at the mission

  • non-profts
  • February 1, 2011
In the first article on Albany’s Capital City Rescue Mission, their programs for the homeless and men with addictions were highlighted. Today...
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Growing up with a "strong-willed" ADHD sibling was challenge, sister says

  • ADHD
  • November 27, 2010
Part 4 in a series –Tracy succeeded at recovering from a powerful drug addiction and earning herself a prestigious job. In the process, she...
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Albany woman with ADHD kicks addiction, takes back her life

  • ADHD
  • November 23, 2010
Part 3 in aseries-It was a Saturday when Tracy’s mother drove her to their Albany area home to begin those first painful steps towards...
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Albany mom watches daughter with ADHD spiral into drug addiction

  • ADHD
  • November 21, 2010
Part 2 in a series -Tracy had hit a brick wall. By the age of 13, when her ADHD was finally identified, the frustrations of schoolwork and everyday...
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Albany mom says daughter's drug addiction was spurred by ADHD

  • ADHD
  • November 19, 2010
Part 1 in a series -Tracy (not her real name), a now successful, highly functioning adult, was drinking and doing drugs by the time she was in...
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Smartphones appear to be habit forming

Smartphones are becoming what appears to be a necessity for more and more people here in Syracuse. And as we see more and more people here...
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Supportive text messaging may help smokers quit

  • quiting smoking
  • June 30, 2011
In spite of aggressive initiatives over the years to educate people about the serious health hazards of smoking many people here in Syracuse...
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Exposing preteens to smokers can get them hooked on nicotine

There have been aggressive anti-smoking campaigns here in Syracuse due to increased public awareness of the association between smoking and lung...
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An open letter to Bobbi Kristina on grief, addiction, and soul lessons

Dear Bobbi Kristina,My heart goes out to you. There is much pain that goes with being the kid of a substance abuser. I am guessing you have lived...
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Stop Trying To Patch Yourself Together

Have there been times in your life when you have resorted to quick fixes like chemical patches or pills to help you stop overeating, smoking, or...
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