'National Prevention Week' Under Way

Published May 14, 2013

'National Prevention Week' under way

Filed under: substance abuse prevention programs

National Prevention Week is hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase public awareness about substance abuse and mental health problems. It began Sunday and ends Saturday. During the week … Read more on NUjournal

Doctors should ask patients about alcohol misuse, panel says

Filed under: substance abuse prevention programs

Based on a review of studies conducted since 1985, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) determined there is good enough evidence both that screening can accurately detect alcohol misuse and that counseling can reduce heavy drinking in … Read more on Fox News

May 31 graduation caps Drug Court Month

Filed under: substance abuse prevention programs

… a proclamation reinforcing the association of drug court professionals to Joseph Savino, the Kaua'i Drug Court administrator, and his staff as well as representatives from several community groups involved in drug awareness and prevention programs. Read more on Thegardenisland.com