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Friday, March 1st, 2013

Leigh Daniel Cordes: Running to a Better Life

As part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, former track star talks about her past struggles.

Monday, November 5th, 2012

Human Sciences Adds Another Department

The new Department of Community, Family and Addiction Services should continue college’s success.

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Faculty Member Receives Grant to Study Campus-Based Recovery Projects

Kitty Harris was awarded a two-year grant to help analyze the impact of these recovery programs.

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

New Book Provides Essentials to Achieve Lasting Recovery

Professors Sterling Shumway and Thomas Kimball based their writings on research and clinical work.

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

New Micro-Device Could Change Drug Testing

Texas Tech researchers’ creation is a device that could replace the current drug screening systems.

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Learn the Truth Behind Recovery Programs

The Association of Students About Service hosts convention in an effort to break 12-step program stigmas.

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Addiction and Recovery Center Commended by US Government

The Office of National Drug Control Policy cited Texas Tech as the model for collegiate recovery programs.

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Federal Officials Visit Center to Learn about College Recovery Centers

Conference will promote the establishment of substance abuse recovery communities on college campuses.

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Book Discusses Strategies for Supporting Collegiate Recovery Programs

“Substance Abuse Recovery in College” draws largely on data gathered through the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery.

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

White House Officials to Get Lessons from Texas Tech Experts

Officials from the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Department of Education will attend the nation’s first conference to promote the establishment of recovery communities on college campuses.

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Human Development and Family Studies Professor Named Council on Family Relations Fellow

Judith Fischer was nominated by peers and selected for her history of outstanding contributions to the field of family studies.

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Expert on College Alcohol Abuse and Prevention Available to Speak on New Study

The director of Texas Tech University’s Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery can speak about a new report showing binge drinking and drinking-related deaths on the rise.

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Texas Tech Chancellor Sends Letter of Support to Indian Students, Faculty, Staff

Letter of support goes to the Texas Tech Indian Student Association and the India Association of West Texas.

Monday, July 16th, 2007

Director of the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery Recognized

Johnson Institute salutes Kitty Harris-Wilkes for work in the recovery community.

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

Expert Can Speak to Collegiate Substance Abuse and Recovery

Findings from a new report detail alcohol, prescription and illegal drug abuse among America’s full-time college students.

Monday, March 5th, 2007

United Supermarkets Pledges $1 Million to Support United Future Leaders

United Supermarkets pledged a $1 million gift to support Texas Tech University’s new Center for Prevention and Resiliency in implementing and evaluating a character-building program for children and young adults.

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