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What not to post for Eating Disorder Awareness Week | Body Talk

Ellie Goldberg February 24, 2023
Let’s be mindful of our posting for Eating Disorder Awareness Week this year.
The front entranceway of Sargent College at Boston University

Sargent’s Neuromotor Recovery Lab makes strides in helping those with neurological diseases

Mara Mellits February 22, 2023
The lab flourishes through interdisciplinary partnerships, with engineers and clinicians working together to improve life for those with neurological diseases.
East to West: Nov. 7, 2022

East to West: Nov. 7, 2022

Ellen Maloney November 7, 2022

Happy Daylight Savings! Today on East to West we cover Boston’s initiative to reduce drug abuse at Mass and Cass, TedxBU, updated precinct map for Boston, and more. Click here to stream this episode...

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Spotlight on Society: Understanding eating disorders when entertainment doesn’t

Emma Shapiro April 22, 2021
Shows need to be respectful toward individuals who are struggling with eating disorders.
dancing with the devil...and the art of starting over album by demi lovato on spotify

REVIEW: Demi Lovato’s ‘Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting Over’ tackles vulnerability, redemption

Divya Sood April 4, 2021
Demi Lovato's newest album is deeply personal, striking a rare level of openness in the industry.
The City of Boston has designated September as National Recovery Month to destigmatize substance addiction and promote recovery. NICOLAS TEPPER/DFP FILE

The City of Boston has designated September as National Recovery Month to destigmatize substance addiction and promote recovery. NICOLAS TEPPER/DFP FILE

City of Boston recognizes National Recovery Month, fights stigma surrounding substance addiction

Katarzyna Jezak September 25, 2020
The Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery hosted its 30th Annual Recovery Day Celebration Wednesday, which featured speakers, comedians and artists, as well as a speech from Mayor Marty Walsh.  A virtual panel on employment opportunities for those recovering from substance use disorder or disadvantaged by criminal records is scheduled for next Tuesday. Other events focused on how to talk about addiction and the systematic exclusion of racial minorities from the recovery movement. Aside from these educational and informational events, this year’s Recovery Month activities included fitness-oriented events hosted by NamaStay Fighting and the Boston BullDogs Running Club.  Walsh, who has been open about his own recovery from alcohol addiction, created the Office of Recovery Services — the first municipal recovery office in the U.S., according to the City — in 2015 during his first term as mayor.  During the pandemic, those who suffer from substance use disorder have faced new challenges, including isolation, greater economic instability and reduced access to services.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #6): April 17, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #6): April 17, 2020

Justin Tang April 17, 2020

Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we cover BU’s decision to house Pine Street Inn workers on Fenway Campus, the university’s COVID-19 recovery plan,...

AHOPE, one of the programs part of the Boston Public Health Commission, aims to clean up improperly discarded drug needles littered across parks, playgrounds and streets. COURTESY OF PIXNIO

Boston organizations fight drug crisis by providing a pathway to recovery

Joel Lau September 9, 2019
These organizations offer services ranging from referrals and advice to sober housing and needle exchange.
On Sep. 4, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh spoke at a construction site in the Seaport District as part of the city’s month-long programming for National Recovery Month. Workers observed a moment of silence to honor the 150 out of 100,000 construction workers lost to opioid-related deaths. COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Walsh’s office to host addiction awareness events for National Recovery Month

Mia Cathell September 5, 2019
These events include opioid overdose reversal trainings, a substance abuse awareness rally, and an interfaith service honoring activists and leaders in addiction recovery.
Being sick and away from home can be challenging. Knowing what to buy and where to go is key to staying healthy. PHOTO COURTESY OF PXHERE

Sick and alone: how to stay healthy when away from home

Minali Prasad June 5, 2018

While starting college miles away from home brings independence and feels adventurous and exciting, coming down with the common cold — or worse — can be challenging without mom’s home remedies...

EDITORIAL: For-profit eating disorder treatment centers take advantage of wealthy, ignore poor

EDITORIAL: For-profit eating disorder treatment centers take advantage of wealthy, ignore poor

Editors March 16, 2016

People have finally found a way to profit from others’ eating disorders. Residential, for-profit eating disorder centers are taking advantage of funding from the Affordable Care Act’s increased coverage...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh's office partnered with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation to release a report Wednesday for the Mayor's Office of Recovery Services that found an 11.3 percent substance abuse prevalence in Boston. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City report evaluates substance addiction, recovery services in Boston

Julia Metjian May 22, 2015

To assess the prevalence of drug abuse and addiction in the city, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Wednesday to release a report that will serve...

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