Posts Tagged ‘substance abuse’

Alcoholism And Drug Abuse in the News

Survey: Most parents see risk in underage use of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs
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WILLMAR — Nearly nine out of 10 parents who participated in a survey by the Kandiyohi County Drug-Free Communities Coalition believe it's risky for underage youths to consume alcohol, use tobacco, use marijuana or misuse prescription drugs.
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Their View | Taking on substance abuse as a community
Filed under: alcoholism and drug abuse

Heroin and opiate use will soon overtake alcohol as the drug of choice for individuals seeking inpatient treatment services. Synthetic drugs continue to change in formula, keeping them available in our communities. Prescription-drug abuse is on the …
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New Jersey Increases Substance Abuse Insurance For Public Workers
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Pain and Alcohol

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Newtown Prevention Council Hears Substance Abuse Survey Results
Filed under: kids alcohol abuse

“The kids that are smoking are smoking less. That's good news,” said Dr Swindell. The number of students who answered they had tried drinking at least once in their lives also decreased, closing the gap between Newtown and the lower national average in …
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Details on minimum pricing of alcohol to be published today
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

The details  on the new alcohol pricing laws will be published today.
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Does random drug, alcohol testing turn school into prison?
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

A Catholic High School outside Chicago is randomly testing students for evidence of drug or alcohol use. Is a reduction in substance abuse worth the big brother atmosphere?
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Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers | Drug Rehabilitation Centers in San Diego

http://alcoholrehabinsandiego.com Drug, alcohol, and prescription drugs addiction is treated at Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers’ residential facility in S…

Shoe Drive Helps Homeless, Needy Moms and Children Get Back on Their Feet
Filed under: alcohol abuse rehab centers

When podiatrists at the Connecticut Foot Care Centers put out a call for shoes to help folks at Middletown's homeless shelter and substance abuse recovery haven two months ago, they hoped the patients would participate. Never did they expect a …
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Targeted Response Unit investigates drugs, gangs
Filed under: alcohol abuse rehab centers

These interviews lead the unit to users and others involved, who can then be helped through rehabilitation services. The unit's supervisor, John Petragallo, said this unit is … Police Department received this year's excellence award. “Our center came …
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Parents brainstorm ideas to prevent youth drug, alcohol abuse
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Wednesday evening dozens of Missoula residents met for a community meeting to discuss ways to prevent teens from abusing drugs and alcohol. According to a recent study done by Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention, 38 percent of Missoula teens report drinking alcohol.
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New Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center Opens Its Doors in New York, Giving People Seeking Relief from Addiction Help and …
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New York substance abuse treatment center offers programs to stop drug and alcohol dependency in its tracks. Call (855) 912-7867 for an appointment. (PRWeb October 23, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/new-york-drug-treatment/cocaine-alcohol-heroin/prweb11258007.htm
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