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Join The Haven at College as we welcome USC families and alumni to campus for a weekend of fun and festivities! Haven programming will feature an Addiction Science Carnival with USC Institute for Addiction Science ...

Last week NPR published an article titled, "'The Urge' says calling addition a disease is misleading", written by Jeevika Verma. This thought-provoking take on why we should reconsider classifying addiction as a disease seeks to ...

Life changes pretty fast when you're in college. If you're heading to college and you're looking for tips for freshmen, consider the following before you go. These will help ensure you're prepared for what's to ...

Alcohol has the potential to take over your life during college and negatively impact your grades. In addition, the more you drink the more dependent you become, which eventually evolves into addiction. Once you're addicted, ...

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports over 15 million adults, and over 620,000 youth between the ages of 12 and 17, in the United States suffer from an alcohol abuse disorder. 12.5% ...

Whether your son or daughter is heading to college for their first year or they have been away from home for a while, you're bound to have some concerns. As parents, we hope we prepare ...

Taking care of your health is an important aspect of adult life. Both your physical and mental health has a direct impact on your mood, performance, and ability to operate at your full potential. If ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, college students spend their days divided into specific time frames. Included are traveling, educational activities, working, eating, grooming, sleeping, and others. The statistics show that in addition to ...

Over the past few years, the discussion around mental health has widened to include a new focus on college students. Between the mental health community, public administrators, and legislators, college students now have a variety ...

Need a little motivation? College can be an overwhelming experience for students. Between the ten-page papers, presentations, and demanding schedules, it's not uncommon for students to experience burnout. In this article, we're sharing 25 positive ...

It is not uncommon for college students to experiment with different substances during their days in college. This behavior can quickly turn into an addiction if students are aware of the risks and dangers of ...

College life for some students can include binge drinking and abusing drugs. This type of behavior can lead to students becoming addicted. The National Institute on Drug Abuse's most recent survey revealed college students are ...