3rd Annual National Event to Raise Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse …

3rd Annual National Event to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse …

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled prescription drug abuse an epidemic, reporting that the death toll from overdoses of prescription painkillers has more than tripled in the past decade and more than 40 people die every … Read more on Asianjournal.com

Aligning Substance Abuse Prevention with Mental Health and Primary Care – CSAP Director Frances Harding discusses with SAMHSA’s CAPT Principal Investigator Wayne Harding the agency’s vision for delivering prevention services in the context of behavioral health.

Westerly creates permanent drug collection box

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“Over the past several years, the Drug Enforcement Administration has sponsored a yearly 'National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,' ” said Westerly Police Chief Edward St. Clair. “Local police departments, in conjunction with substance abuse … Read more on The Westerly Sun

Fourth substance abuse prevention meeting in Fremont County to be held …

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By Joshua Scheer, reporter, county10.com. (Shoshoni, Wyo.) – The Shoshoni School's TARGET club is hosting a town meeting Thursday night to discuss substance abuse prevention. The meeting is the fourth in a set of countywide discussions held in … Read more on County 10