Report: Prescription Drug Abuse Up in Iowa, Alcohol Offenses Down

Report: Prescription drug abuse up in Iowa, alcohol offenses down
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“This report provides further evidence that while Iowa may have one of the nation's lowest rates of drug abuse, including prescription drug abuse, the misuse of medicine is our state's fastest growing form of substance abuse, affecting an increasing …
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Rim Family Services gets funding boost
Filed under: alcohol substance abuse

Rim Family Services (Rim Family) is a non-profit agency that provides counseling services that include substance abuse education and outpatient treatment to individuals and families in the local mountain communities. The alcohol, drug and substance …
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Local student substance abuse higher than averages
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Prime Time is planning a variety of program to educate parents and students about the dangers of substance abuse and the value of positive behavior. Prime Time has a contract with Comcast for commercials aimed at fighting drug and alcohol abuse and …
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What Does It Take to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse?

Teen alcohol and drug use has long been a problem of great concern to parents, teachers, students, and community leaders. EDC’s six-year effort with 11 greater Boston communities to prevent teen alcohol and drug abuse relied on research-based strategies adapted to fit their needs. Results include measureable decreases in teen alcohol use and increased community awareness and motivation to find solutions. Several communities also received major additional funding to build on their efforts.