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How the federal government could get a 270x return on a prison reform investment
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States may finally be getting a handle on a problem that's been festering for years. For decades, state prisons have … So states began investing in ways to minimize those infractions, such as increased funding for mental health and substance abuse … Read more on Washington Post (blog)
Share What You Know About Youth Substance Addiction.
Share what you know about youth substance addiction. – Call out for video responses to Frank Couch, Programs Director of SAMA. Share what you know about youth Substance addiction. Did you know…? More than 95% o…
Older Addicts Face Limited Treatment Options
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According to the Institute of Medicine, at least 5.6 to eight million older Americans — or one out of five —have one or more mental health and substance use conditions. For those struggling with addiction like Lievens, their downfall often begins … Read more on New Hampshire Public Radio
Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern …
Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern …
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Addiction to prescription pills — mainly to narcotic painkillers such as oxycodone, sold as Percocet and other brands, and hydrocodone, sold as Vicodin and other brands — has proven to be more deadly than some illegal drugs. According to the Centers … Read more on Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Is The Teen Brain More Vulnerable To Addiction?
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Is Marijuana as Safe as — or Safer Than — Alcohol?
Is marijuana as safe as — or safer than — alcohol?
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Here's what we do know: Addiction. Alcohol's addictive qualities are well-documented. Approximately 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence, according to the NIAAA. Alcoholics in withdrawal can suffer … Read more on CNN
Quotes of the day
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The drug can trigger psychotic episodes, especially among vulnerable late adolescents, and the price decreases and social normalization of recreational use will increase the number of underage potheads… Very few people are incarcerated for simple … Read more on Hot Air
100 Million Bill Pulls Mental Health Out of the Shadows
100 Million Bill Pulls Mental Health Out of the Shadows
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The country's awareness that poor meantal health often morphs into poor physical health is growing. Vice President … Millions of Americans now have access to health insurance that covers mental health and substance abuse disorder services at parity … Read more on Huffington Post
Students of essay contest share why they choose to be tobacco free
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OETA Story on Cuts to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
OETA Story on Cuts to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services – This story aired on the Oklahoma News Report(ONR) on OETA-The Oklahoma Network. The reporter is Jason Doyle. Photojournalist is Pius Mburu. For more informat…
Why Is Heroin Abuse Rising While Other Drug Abuse Is Falling?
Why Is Heroin Abuse Rising While Other Drug Abuse Is Falling?
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Across the U.S., heroin abuse among first-time users has increased by nearly 60 percent in the last decade, from about 90,000 to 156,000 new users a year, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Read more on Forbes
Elderly also face prescription drug abuse
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Legalizing Marijuana Not a Priority Among St. Lawrence County Representatives …
Legalizing marijuana not a priority among St. Lawrence County representatives …
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“I don't think legalizing marijuana is the best idea at this time, when you consider that in recent years, we have been dealing with a number of issues related to drugs and synthetic drugs—bath salts, synthetic marijuana, prescription pill abuse and … Read more on North Country Now
Documentary about game addiction premiers at Sundance Film Festival
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Office of National Drug Control Policy Awards 5000 to Porter County …
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The DFC Program provides grants of up to $ 625,000 over 5 years to community coalitions that facilitate citizen participation in local drug prevention efforts, and which is available to the Porter County Substance Abuse Council. Coalitions are composed … Read more on nwitimes.com