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WCCO and Union Gospel Mission partnered for our 23rd annual "Interrupt Homelessness" radiothon which was broadcast live from the Mall of America's Huntington Bank Rotunda.
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WCCO listeners raise $374,000 for Union Gospel Mission in 23rd "Interrupt Homelessness" radiothon

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Artificial Intelligence has found its way into healthcare. And specifically in treating those with addiction.
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AI has found its way into healthcare and specifically in treating those with addiction issues

Rannon Arch with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation says there are new and exciting future possibilities too
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Keith Ellison and nearly two dozen other attorneys general have been investigating and suing the platform since 2022, alleging that TikTok is violating state consumer protection laws with features designed to be harmful and addictive to minors.
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Minnesota Attorney General Ellison sues TikTok for addictive algorithms and exploitative features aimed at children

"Just like big tobacco designs its products to addict them, TikTok is working to create addicts," says Ellison
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On August 20, people in the east metro community will have the opportunity learn more when they attend an open house at Thrive Family Recovery Resources at their new resource hub in Eagan.
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Upcoming Open House to give Washington County parents strategies to prevent substance use, addiction

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WayMakers to Recovery offers peer recovery specialists who are trained to help someone struggling with addiction become ready and willing to seek treatment, explore their options, improve access to medication-assisted therapy, and offer guidance post-treatment.
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New organization in Washington County is using peer recovery specialists to rebuild lives

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Faith communities are working to help Minnesotans with addiction and mental health, despite state cuts.
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Faith communities are working to help Minnesotans with addiction and mental health, despite state cuts

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Russ Hanes (right), founder and executive director of the Invisible Wounds Project, a non-profit based in Forest Lake that works to positively impact the mental health and wellness of those who served or serve in the military, police, fire, EMS, frontline medical staff, corrections, dispatch, and their families.
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Opioid settlement grant funds local work to save the lives of veterans and first responders

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Pam Lanhart, speaking about her son's addiction issues.
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Stopping addiction before it starts: opioid settlement funds local program for at-risk families

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After dozens of calls to police and fire over the past several months the City of St. Paul is preparing to shut down a homeless encampment under the Lafayette Bridge.
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St. Paul clears Lafayette Bridge homeless encampment while Union Gospel Mission tries to offer residents help

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In this month's "A Closer Look with Laura Oakes," she dives into the research and sometimes upsetting realities of our digital dependence.
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A Closer Look with Laura Oakes: Our Digital Dependence - Is connection to our phone a delight or disservice?

From school, to cars, to possibly wrecking your sleep - that connection can be a blessing and a curse
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More Americans are seeking help for gambling addiction as sports betting is legalized
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More Americans are seeking help for gambling addiction as sports betting is legalized

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YourPath is based in St. Paul and uses technology to quickly get help and resources to people suffering from substance use disorders.
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Using technology to save lives, St. Paul company gets help, fast, to Minnesotans struggling with addiction

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Over a dozen states are suing TikTok because it's addictive to teens: ‘digital nicotine’
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Over a dozen states are suing TikTok because it's addictive to teens: ‘digital nicotine’

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REPORT: Young people in LGBTQ community at higher risk of addiction
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REPORT: Young people in LGBTQ community at higher risk of addiction

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Report: More people are using marijuana daily than alcohol
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Report: More people are using marijuana daily than alcohol

Lydia Burr with Hazelden Betty Ford says a lot of information, much of it false, claims cannabis is safer
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Florida GOP leader apologizes for drunkenly urinating, vomiting in hotel

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Lawsuit claims Tinder, Hinge turn users into 'addicts'

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