RI Gets $11M to Fight Youth Substance Abuse

RI gets M to fight youth substance abuse

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island has received an $ 11 million, five-year grant from the federal government to target the abuse of alcohol, marijuana and prescription drugs by teens and young adults. The state's Department of Behavioral Healthcare, … Read more on Boston.com

Pyle Questions DCED Secretary – Rep. Jeff Pyle poses questions during the House Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Rep. Swalwell Announces Grants to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Hayward …

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The Hayward Coalition for Healthy Youth and Ashland Cherryland Violence Prevention Collaborative will be receiving a grant to help prevent the youth in Hayward, Ashland and Cherryland from using and abusing drugs. Posted by Amanda Aguilar (Editor) … Read more on Patch.com

With illicit drug use on the rise, local youth programs offer free Drug …

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NORWICH – Illicit drug use among adolescents is on the rise, according to recent surveys conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. And in many instances, it's giving school professionals more to worry about than reading, writing and arithmetic. Read more on Evening Sun (subscription)