Tag Archives: substance use disorders

Study Examines How Video Games Portray Addictive Substances

By Video Games,

Substance use isn’t a major topic in many games. It comes up in some, of course, from Chloe Price’s casual marijuana use to the heavier drug themes of various Grand Theft Autos, but most games aren’t spending much time on accurately representing drug users. As a recent survey has made clear, though, a great many […]

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12 Days of Self Care: Hope For the Recovering

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On the third day of our 12 Days of Self-Care series, Take This volunteer Jay VanDenBogaard shares expertise on substance use disorders.  For more helpful tips on coping with common stresses of the holiday season and the transition into the new year, check back every day. The month of December can be hard for many […]

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