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Treatment for Drug Abuse: Substance Abuse: A Family Disease

Substance Abuse: A Family Disease


Kathleen Hodgins, BSW, CASAC, an Assistant Director For Treatment at GCASA’s Albion Office describes the idea of Substance Abuse as a family disease. You can reach Kathy at 585-589-0055

 

ON BEACON HILL: Senate passes legislation to combat prescription drug abuse
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Under the bill, doctors and hospitals will be required to notify a parent or guardian of any minor treated for drug overdose. Information… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse Arrests Up 13%, More Start Younger: CNB – Straits Times

Drug abuse arrests up 13%, more start younger: CNB – Straits Times
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The number of drug abusers arrested last year shot up 13 per cent, said the Central Narcotics Bureau, due to ‘intensified enforcement efforts’. The drug enforcement agency said in an annual report released on Friday that it had nabbed 3,265 drug …
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Celebrity Culture Accused Of Boosting the Trend of Drug Abuse – TopNews United States
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Teen Drug Rehab: Mom, Son Educate Teens on Drug Abuse Consequences

Mom, son educate teens on drug abuse consequences
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Poway town hall meeting focuses on teen prescription drug abuse POWAY, Calif. – There is a growing movement to educate parents and students about the dangers of prescription drugs in San Diego.
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Weymouth mother of teen runaway turns to technology to help find son
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Sleepless and worried sick over her son – a teenage runaway… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Drug Addiction May Make Users More Vulnerable to Stress

Drug Addiction May Make Users More Vulnerable to Stress
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Mood disorders such as depression are known to increase drug abuse risk. Yet mounting evidence suggests that substance abuse also makes people more vulnerable to depression and the negative effects of stress, according to Eric J. Nestler, chair of neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He and his team reported new details about the link between depression and drug abuse… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse on Governor's List

Drug Abuse On Governor's List
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Tennessee's death rate from drug overdoses has nearly tripled since 1999, a trend that state officials are hurrying to tackle with expanded regulations.
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New Resources for Prevention of Adolescent Prescription Drug Abuse
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Abuse of prescription drugs by adolescents is a growing concern for parents and professionals who work with young people. Understanding how prescription drug abuse is different than abuse… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Ex-NFL QB Wants Drug Abuse Counseling in Prison – Fox News

Ex-NFL QB wants drug abuse counseling in prison – Fox News
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Ex-NFL QB wants drug abuse counseling in prison
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A former Ohio State and NFL quarterback facing 10 years in prison on fraud charges is requesting drug abuse counseling while behind bars. Art Schlichter (SHLEES'-tuhr) is scheduled for sentencing next month in a fraud case stemming

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South Shore towns join forces… Continue reading