Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time
(Sorry to be late again. The good news is, I remembered! )
Recovery High Schools
In the US, there are 43 high schools for kids in recovery from substance use disorders and related mental health issues. Students in these high schools attend recovery meetings, wellness activities, and take traditional high school classes. NPR has more.
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New Ways of Coping with Pain
A former emergency pediatrician Amy Baxter is finding success with the use of vibration plus cold as alternatives to opioid pain medication. She developed a device called, "Buzzy" which looks like a bee that vibrates and has ice pack wings. Here's an interesting article from GoodGoodGood.
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Tanzanian President Ends Ban on Pregnant Girls in Schools
Tanzania's first female president has ended the decades long ban on pregnant girls in schools. The Progress Network has details HERE.
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Uzbekistan Senate Passes Amendments to Protect Women and Children
On April 6, the Uzbek Senate unanimously passed several amendments to its criminal code, officially criminalizing domestic violence and protecting children. The amendments still have to be approved by the president which is likely. This article from Eurasianet has details.
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Mom Wins Lottery After Helping Daughter Pay for Cancer Treatment
Since I'm a big fan of serendipity, this story grabbed my attention. Geraldine Gimblet used some of her life savings to help her daughter beat breast cancer. The day after her daughter finished chemo, Geraline won two million dollars in the lottery. Happy early Mother's Day! Here's the video from GMA:
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