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Drug Abuse: Their View: Multifaceted Approach Needed to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse

Their View: Multifaceted approach needed to reduce prescription drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Recently I was invited to attend the National Governors Association Policy Academy on Prescription Drug Abuse Reduction. As the chair of the Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Behavioral Health, I felt this was a terrific opportunity to learn more about an issue that is rapidly becoming a devastating epidemic.
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Drug Abuse: METH MAYHEM: Drug Use Growing in San Angelo – San Angelo Standard Times

METH MAYHEM: Drug use growing in San Angelo – San Angelo Standard Times
Filed under: Drug Abuse

METH MAYHEM: Drug use growing in San Angelo
San Angelo Standard Times
SAN ANGELO, Texas — A few months ago, John Wilmouth assigned a probation officer to work with the district court because of increasing drug addiction in San Angelo. The officer assists 340th District Judge Jay Weatherby with Child Protective Services

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Drug Abuse: Minnesota Outlines Statewide Substance Abuse Program – KAALtv.com

Minnesota Outlines Statewide Substance Abuse Program – KAALtv.com
Filed under: Drug Abuse


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Minnesota Outlines Statewide Substance Abuse Program
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Just last month, Minnesota became the first in the country to develop a statewide substance abuse strategy. "It talks about what we're doing, it sets goals," said Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson. The goal is to end drug abuse.

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SWVA prescription drug abuse problem one of worst in country –… Continue reading

Alcohol and Drug Ed Class Set

Alcohol and drug ed class set
Filed under: alcohol clinic

Region II Human Services is now taking registrations for the “Talking About Alcohol, Drugs and You” alcohol and drug education class. Two sessions will be held on … is required. To register or for more information, call the Heartland Clinic at (308 …
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RWC saw rise in 'risky' sex
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The Rugby World Cup (RWC) and the festivities that came… Continue reading

Causes, Treatment & Prevention of Drug Abuse Training Video

Causes, Treatment & Prevention Of Drug Abuse Training Video


National Institute of Drug Addiction. Drug Abuse: Meeting the Challenge. NTIS A17166VNB1, 1987. Causes, treatment and prevention of drug abuse are explored. Interviews with NIDA personnel and research scientists about ways the government is researching and combating drug abuse. Tape is somewhat clinical in nature. Producer: National Institutes of Health. Keywords: FedFlix; ntis.gov. Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment. More than three decades of scientific research have… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Driving Need for Change!

Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Driving Need For Change!
Filed under: Drug Abuse

By Leo Olivero Panorama readers would know that Alcohol, Drugs and Drink Driving are important social issues I have covered in this newspaper many times over the years.
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Novus Medical Detox Center Lauds New Government IT Program Targeting Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Filed under: Drug Abuse

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Health… Continue reading