Lodi Elks Host Drug Awareness Booth
Lodi Elks host drug awareness booth
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The Lodi Elks Lodge No. 1900 had a drug awareness booth at the Lodi Street Faire on Oct. 7. The Elk volunteers were able to get more than 180 children's signatures to commit to remain drug-free. They also passed out 200 bags full of goodies with … Read more on Lodi News-Sentinel
3rd Annual National Event to Raise Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse …
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White Bear Mother Recounts Drug–use Hell
White Bear mother recounts drug–use hell
Filed under: drug abuse and
"If you remove the shame and stigma of addiction, people start to see it as a disease," DeGree said. "My whole goal is to be open and honest — to be really honest — in case anyone else is going through the same thing. Drug addicts aren't bad people … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle
Zombie Attack in Miami 5/26/12
Zombie Attack In Miami 5/26/12 – On Saturday, May 26th, 2012, a man was shot to death by Miami Police while he was eating the flesh off of another mans face in the streets of Miami. Very bizarre to say the least.
Prescription drug abuse conference Friday
Filed under: drug addiction news
Members of the state's prevention, medical, government, education, law enforcement and retail communities, and others, will gather at the Hartford Marriott Farmington for the event, titled "Prescription Drug Abuse: A Connecticut Meeting of the Minds." … Read more on TheDay.com
3rd Annual National Event to Raise Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse …
3rd Annual National Event to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse …
Filed under: substance abuse prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled prescription drug abuse an epidemic, reporting that the death toll from overdoses of prescription painkillers has more than tripled in the past decade and more than 40 people die every … Read more on Asianjournal.com
Aligning Substance Abuse Prevention with Mental Health and Primary Care – CSAP Director Frances Harding discusses with SAMHSA’s CAPT Principal Investigator Wayne Harding the agency’s vision for delivering prevention services in the context of behavioral health.
Raising Your Employees’ Awareness – Substance Abuse in the Workplace – DVD Training
Raising Your Employees’ Awareness – Substance Abuse in the Workplace – DVD Training – Helps employees learn the dangers of substance abuse and how to recognize warning signs.
Expert advice on dealing with prescription drug abuse in teens
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If you've got a good dialog going on a daily basis, you'll have opportunities to talk about drug-abuse prevention. Your kid will know you care. And you'll be able to spot changes sooner — their behavior will change.” Know the warning signs. Be … Read more on Philadelphia Inquirer (blog)
Ask Dr. K: Anthony L. Komaroff: There Are Degrees of Drug Abuse
Ask Dr. K: Anthony L. Komaroff: There are degrees of drug abuse
Filed under: help for drug abuse
At my website (AskDoctorK.com), I have a list of 20 questions to help you determine if you or a loved one might be almost addicted. It comes from a new book, "Almost Addicted: Is My (or My Loved One's) Drug Use a Problem?" by Harvard Medical School's Dr. Read more on Monterey County Herald
Rogelio Flores Ends Era in Substance Abuse Treatment Court
Rogelio Flores ends era in substance abuse treatment court
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After offering hope to countless people who have passed through his Substance Abuse Treatment Court over the past 12 years, Superior Court Judge Rogelio Flores is in a position to find encouraging words useful himself, as he bids goodbye to the program … Read more on Lompoc Record
Treatment for Substance Abuse – www.youtube.com Learn about treatment for substance abuse.
Teen prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents
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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: The Struggle Parents Endure
Teen prescription drug abuse: the struggle parents endure
Filed under: drug addiction news
Lou and Patty Rader's experience shows that prescription drug abuse and addiction can happen to any kid, in any family– and how even the savviest parent can easily explain away or ignore early signs of trouble in a teen. Lou, now 62, ran a program for … Read more on Philadelphia Inquirer
Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: Addiction Then Recovery
Teen prescription drug abuse: addiction then recovery
Filed under: what is drug abuse and its effects
During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines at the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse. Through the stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts, you'll get a first-hand look at a problem that … Read more on Philadelphia Inquirer
Moderate substance use acceptable to some addiction counselors
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