Q&A: The neural switch sparking relapse in addicts
Currently, 24 million Americans struggle with addiction, one of the most common culprits being prescription painkillers. Unfortunately, 80 to 90% of those who overcome this disease face the reality of relapse within the first year of recovery.
Ending Addiction
Striving to Cure Alzheimer's
Dismantling Structural Racism
Events
31st Annual Turtle Derby
June 22, 2017 — 10 a.m.
The Turtle Derby is a popular fundraiser and tradition for patients, families, providers and staff. It provides many of the extras that make the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital a healing place with a heart.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Classes
June 28 - Aug 16, 6:30 - 9 pm
Participants will learn skills in mindfulness meditation and how to build upon personal strengths in order to respond more effectively to health challenges and offset the adverse effects of stress. This program is eight weeks and nine sessions long.
Chainbreaker Ride
August 11-13, 2017
Chainbreaker was established with the objective to fund life-saving cancer research. Chainbreaker is a three-day experience that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment and volunteerism.