A person, not a patient: Words about the words we use
But language alone can't change perceptions and prejudices, says Patrick Corrigan, co-author of the 2001 book, “Don't Call Me Nuts,” and a psychology professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology and director of the National Consortium on Stigma … Read more on MinnPost.com (blog)

Recovery House helps students stay sober
Who needs a Recovery House dorm? Apparently every college in America, according to the latest survey results from The Core Institute, part of the University of Illinois. Its latest survey is from 2011. … Chris is the first student resident in what is … Read more on Ct Post

Heroin On The North Shore: It's Here, Now
Her daughter got addicted when she was 16 years old and a student at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, and it has, in Newberg's words, ruined the girl's life and shattered her family. The ordeal inspired Newberg to … In Lake County between … Read more on GazeboNews

UnityPoint Health-Methodist and Proctor move forward
That includes the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery and the Hult Center for Healthy Living. An integration team of executives and physicians from both hospitals will now develop a plan that best optimizes their resources and talents to better … Read more on Peoria Public Radio