Drug Abuse: Military Substance Abuse and Drinking ‘culture’ Now a ‘crisis’ – VOXXI

Military substance abuse and drinking ‘culture’ now a ‘crisis’ – VOXXI
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Military substance abuse and drinking 'culture' now a 'crisis'
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Abusing alcohol and drugs has been part of military culture historically: Troops do it for fun, to ease the stresses of war or to be part of the brotherhood. But a new report says military substance abuse among troops and their
Military needs to better address substance abuse by troops, study saysDetroit Free Press
Military culture of drinking and drug abuse called crisis in reportThe Seattle Times
Military Alcohol Abuse 'Culture' Is Now A 'Crisis,' Report FindsHuffington Post

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Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative Launches Awareness … – RedOrbit
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Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative Launches Awareness
RedOrbit
ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative of The Council on Alcohol and Drugs, funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is
US Attorney calls for help in prescription drug abuse epidemicOuter Banks Sentinel
Registration now open for 2013 Different Faces of Substance Abuse ConferenceKyForward.com
Campaign Raises Awareness of Prescription Drug AbusePennLive.com
WOWK –New Bern Sun Journal –Sun-Sentinel
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Prescription Drugs Pose Problems for Calvert – Bay Net
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Bay Net

Prescription Drugs Pose Problems for Calvert
Bay Net
As requested back in August, the Calvert County Commissioners received an update on the recent abuse of prescription drugs by residents. While community leaders are mobilized, members of the county's Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Committee
Addiction treatment takes time, dedicationSo Md News

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Military Substance Abuse Programs Lag Despite Rising Drug, Alcohol Rates – FairWarning
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PsychCentral.com

Military Substance Abuse Programs Lag Despite Rising Drug, Alcohol Rates
FairWarning
Defense department substance abuse strategies are insufficient, report finds. Alcohol and prescription drug abuse among military personnel has risen over the last decade, but the Armed Forces' treatment and screening programs remain behind the times,
Report Finds Military Substance Abuse Care is InadequatePsychCentral.com
Military not doing enough to help soldiers with substance abuse, study findsBaltimore Sun (blog)
Extra Steps Urged to Cut Alcohol, Drug Use in Military: ReportU.S. News & World Report
CBS News –Columbus Dispatch –NBCNews.com (blog)
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