'National Prevention Week' Under Way
'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
Has the War on Drugs Become the War on the American People?
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The War on Drugs Has Become the War on the American People
By John W. Whitehead
10/17/2011
Raising Drug Awareness
Raising drug awareness
Filed under: drug awareness
YORK — Nine local students have been rewarded for their writing and artistry as winners of the annual York Elks Lodge drug awareness contest. Elks representative Carol Putnam met with the students behind the winning entries on Monday to congratulate … Read more on Seacoastonline.com
West Babylon High School hosting drug awareness night – Newsday
Filed under: drug awareness
West Babylon Main Street Organization will hold a drug awareness night — including substance abuse experts, free drug test kits and safe disposal of prescription medicines — Monday at West Babylon Senior High School. Free training in administration … Read more on Newsday (blog)
Busia Youth on Drug Drive
Busia Youth On Drug Drive
Filed under: youth and drug abuse
A Busia-based youth group in collaboration with the District Youth Enterprise Development Fund and Public Health Department is sensitising youth in the county on the effects of drugs and substance abuse. Addressing students of Matayos youth polytechnic … Read more on AllAfrica.com
Veterans Will Greatly Benefit from New Laws – Rep. Jeff Pyle sponsored a pro-veterans bill and co-sponsored many others, many of which are now law.
Youth substance abuse prevention contest winners announced
Health Law Expands Treatment for Addicts in Va. – NECN.com
Health law expands treatment for addicts in Va. – NECN.com
Filed under: abuse and addiction
"This is going to make a world of difference," said Marjorie Yates, associate director for Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia, an advocacy group with affiliates statewide and operates a recovery support center in Richmond using … Read more on NECN
Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction-This Could Be YOU! – Just because the drug is prescribed, doesn’t mean it’s not doing any harm! http://www.swrnc.com or 972-420-1293.
33000 Wisconsin addicts soon to be eligible for insurance
Lindsay Lohan Hires Robert Shapiro, Agrees to Go to Jail
Lindsay Lohan Hires Robert Shapiro, Agrees To Go To Jail – Lindsay Lohan has moved to a substance abuse facility and signed legal papers hiring celebrity lawyer Robert Shapiro to represent her as she prepares to head…
Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions
Filed under: substance abuse facility
“We don't have (inpatient treatment) here in Onslow County.” Hawkins' center provides substance abuse assessments and outpatient counseling for those with substance abuse issues. “We do outpatient therapy for anyone who is struggling with addiction … Read more on Jacksonville Daily News
Stop the Party After Head Injury
Stop the Party After Head Injury
Filed under: drug abuse research
Coping with the physical and mental stress of a traumatic brain injury may lead to short-term substance abuse. A recent study looked at a group of injured military personnel to see if experiencing a mild traumatic brain injury increased the risk of … Read more on dailyRx
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Community-based, Substance Abuse Prevention During Middle School Years …
Filed under: drug abuse research
Kane County Parents Hear Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
Kane County parents hear dangers of prescription drug abuse
Filed under: dangers of drug abuse
Parents and teachers of Kaneland High School learned how to identify commonly prescribed medications young people are abusing, street names they might call the drugs and precautions to take at home. Most of all, they learned prescription drug abuse is … Read more on Chicago Tribune
The Liabilities – Dangers Of Drug Abuse (lyric video) – South coast ska/punk band The Liabilities’ other brand new track from their second album entitled: ‘Malignant Humour’ due for release in Oct/Nov 2012. Visit: www.facebook.com/the.liabilities …for more songs/tour dates/information, please ‘like’ and share. Cheers
Advocate: Beer Tax Hike Would Help People Battling Alcoholism, Substance …
Advocate: Beer Tax Hike Would Help People Battling Alcoholism, Substance …
Filed under: substance abuse services
Rubchinuk said her group needs about $ 758,000 to provide alcohol and substance abuse prevention services in Rockingham County for the next three years. If passed, House Bill 168 would provide more than $ 4.2 million to the New Hampshire Department … Read more on Patch.com
A Prescription Drug Abuse Story
A Prescription Drug Abuse Story – My story about abusing benzodiazepines
Twitter delivers substance abuse prevention message
Filed under: drug abuse stories
The Johnston Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is geared toward preventing drug and alcohol use among young people. So to get that message across, they're communicating with teens in a language they understand – in 140 characters or less. Read more on Johnston Sun Rise
Students Lead in Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
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