Drug Abuse: Local Voices: Karen Pershing: Screen Pregnant Women for Drug Use – Knoxville News Sentinel

Local Voices: Karen Pershing: Screen pregnant women for drug use – Knoxville News Sentinel
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Local Voices: Karen Pershing: Screen pregnant women for drug use
Knoxville News Sentinel
Between 2005 and 2006, the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare reviewed and analyzed state policies regarding prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs. The purpose was to gain a better understanding of current policy and practice 

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Substance Abuse Council reports activities – nwitimes.com
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Substance Abuse Council reports activities
nwitimes.com
VALPARAISO | Recent reports given at a meeting of the Porter County Substance Abuse Council indicate programs are making an impact in Porter County. According to a press release issued by the group, over $ 110,000 was granted to Porter County 

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Youths gain skills to combat substance abuse during TTI – Cookeville Herald Citizen
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Youths gain skills to combat substance abuse during TTI
Cookeville Herald Citizen
Tennessee Teen Institute youth leaders from Jackson County work on a strategic plan through their Community Action Team (CAT) to reduce alcohol and drug use in their community. They are, from left, McKenzie Martin, Caden Fox, Michael Lilly, Ben Gentry 

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Preventing Adolescent Drug Abuse through Life Skills Training


Considerable progress has been made toward developing effective approaches to the prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use. Universal school-base…