Anne M. Fletcher

Best-selling author on addiction,weight, & change. Latest book, INSIDE REHAB, about addiction treatment & getting help that works now out in paperback (Penguin)

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Has USPSTF Lost Touch with Reality on Obesity in Youth? - ConscienHealth https://t.co/9DQjCfRNV1 It is well past time to stop pretending that coaching young persons to be thin is the cure for obesity.

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Does Psychological Stress Explain the Harm of Obesity? - ConscienHealth https://t.co/lavRJ1JcdG Obesity itself harms health. Weight stigma compounds the harm.

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Drug treatment that insists on abstinence? Federal agencies are just saying no https://t.co/tXoN2Yvkgf via @statnews

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Is Food Noise Really a Thing? Or an Invention of Diet Culture? - ConscienHealth https://t.co/yAI6tfHcXP

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AT LAST! A thoughtful news article about Oregon's #decriminalization initiative (#Measure110) & the recent legislative rollback that explains why the decrim was NOT responsible for the ODs, public disorder, etc. #Oregon gave up too soon.

https://t.co/QZzu9FTTEF via @politico

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The Absurdly Profitable Business of Prior Authorizations - ConscienHealth https://t.co/AqY57LxRjJ

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Does AA do More Harm than Good? https://t.co/dcqfRfCyrJ Knowledgeable AA members know that no one speaks for AA.

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Why February May Be Best. Month For Resolutions: Mindfulness, Setbacks, and Self-Compassion - ConscienHealth https://t.co/cw5pMcpOs2

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Disrespecting People Who Want to Feel and Look Their Best - ConscienHealth https://t.co/Ygc4nYhevb

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Drug Studies, Labels, and Dosing Only for Lean Persons? - ConscienHealth https://t.co/JGmto53B1c “This is a big issue. It can be important for patients to speak up.”

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Our Rocky Relationship with BMI - ConscienHealth ihttps://conscienhealth.org/2023/09/ywm-engage-our-rocky-relationship-with-bmi/ BMI is meant for populations, not individuals. Be sure to see link to Kushners's excellent presentation.

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Why I Won’t Celebrate National Recovery Month https://t.co/E0iW1UcHCF

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My heart goes out for this horrific tragedy concerning domestic violence. Please donate.
https://t.co/HQWTVJTH0U

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Fundraiser by Heidi Lohre : Chelsea (Zam ZZarro) Recovery Fund https://t.co/6IlqXJxSOi

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Not All Substance Use Disorders Are Rooted in Trauma https://t.co/zw72kmKH6M

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WHO Prepares a Cancer Warning for Aspartame - ConscienHealth https://t.co/C6lkySCVHB A cancer warning from WHO about aspartame will not help the situation. It will mostly serve to dent the credibility of WHO.

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“Deadly” Long-Term Effects of Sweeteners? - ConscienHealth "Really, WHO, we wish you would protect your credibility. Stick to the facts." https://t.co/ZziuQYvnSh

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Teenagers Pathologized by Traditional Addiction Treatment https://t.co/tjLHLAtXW4

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Transforming the US Addiction Treatment Workforce, Part 1 https://t.co/wVfDXMussE The provider needs to become humbler. Rather than thinking “I know how this change needs to occur,” the provider should be willing to engage in ongoing exploration that will lead to positive change.

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I was addicted to fentanyl. Here's what we should be doing about it. https://t.co/DFeewCcGWf via @SFGate