3rd Annual National Event to Raise Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse …
3rd Annual National Event to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse …
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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.
Michigan Gets $3.5M for Substance Abuse Prevention
Michigan Gets .5M for Substance Abuse Prevention
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(AP) – Michigan is getting $ 3.5 million to support substance abuse prevention efforts for young people. The Michigan Department of Community Health says Wednesday its Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addiction Services has been awarded the three-year … Read more on WLNS
Toni Giling Animation Series – A New Approach to Drug Abuse Education (No. 2) – A picture is worth a thousand words. A simple animation depicting a clear anti-drugs message would not only say a million words, but could strike right into the hearts and minds of people from all age groups. Thus, using animation as a campaign media was envisaged by the National Anti-Drugs Agency of Malaysia (NADA).
Substance Abuse Program Participants Visit Etowah High School
Substance Abuse Program participants visit Etowah High School
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Seven men from the Etowah County Detention Center's Substance Abuse Prevention Program visited Etowah High School Thursday, telling students about choices they made and about life in jail. One of the men, 20-year-old Colton Works, said that two years … Read more on Gadsden Times
Interagency Council on Homelessness – June Meeting (Closing Remarks)
Interagency Council on Homelessness – June Meeting (Closing Remarks) – The US Interagency Council on Homelessness, chaired by HHS Secretary Sebelius, meets to discuss the goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020. HHS Secretary Sebelius gives the closing remarks. Learn more at www.usich.gov Sign up to receive email updates from HHS.gov: public.govdelivery.com — US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) www.hhs.gov We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy newmedia.hhs.gov HHS Privacy Policy www.hhs.gov
Nineteen Complete Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training
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Is Marijuana Bad for You and Should It Be Legalized?
Question by Catherine: Is marijuana bad for you and should it be legalized?
I’m doing a report on substance abuse: Marijuana. And I would like to get as many people’s points of view as possible on the subject.
Feel free to answer any of the following with support to defend you’re response whether it is in support or against. Please state your age and the state you live in if you respond.
Needham Letter: Prevent Marijuana Use, Says Needham Coalition for Youth …
Needham Letter: Prevent marijuana use, says Needham Coalition for Youth …
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The Needham Coalition for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention, a community coalition dedicated to reducing youth substance use and supporting youth in healthy decision making, is continuing our work to provide educational, science based information to … Read more on Wicked Local
Ask SAMHSA Response – Substance Abuse – This is the response to questions asked by the public via Facebook, Twitter, and SAMHSA’s blog about substance abuse prevention as part of SAMHSA’s Ask SAMHSA series. For more information on substance abuse prevention, please visit www.samhsa.gov/prevention.
Drug Abuse Problem? Prometa and Meth Addiction Treatment
Drug abuse problem? Prometa and meth addiction treatment – If reducing the cravings of addiction were possible, what would you do? Prometa and meth addiction treatment: this breakthrough program combines 3 components- medical, psychological and nutritional treatment. The treatments are performed in a clinical, outpatient environment, with only a few doctor visits. Watch this video to see how addicts are recovering with Prometa.
Synthetic, prescription drugs big problem
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Community Substance Abuse Prevention Group Meets Oct. 29
Community Substance Abuse Prevention Group meets Oct. 29
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Teens, parents, and adults of all ages are invited to learn more about Scituate's FACTS Coalition (Families, Adolescents and Communities Together Against Substances). Volunteers from across the community are needed to research and deliver the group's … Read more on Wicked Local
Epic Teen Drug Abuse Facts – Just some simple teen drug abuse facts along with some epic music. I didn’t make this video, a friend did.
LETTER: Medical Marijuana Tied To Teen Drug Use
Va Launches Substance Abuse Prevention Initiative
Va launches substance abuse prevention initiative
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The governor's office on Friday announced the Substance Abuse Awareness Vital for Virginia Youth initiative. It is designed to bring awareness to parents, educators, students and youth advocates about the dangers of substance abuse. The initiative … Read more on Houston Chronicle
(Iowa) Time for Action: Preventing Underage Drinking in Iowa
(Iowa) Time for Action: Preventing Underage Drinking in Iowa – This video highlights the negative consequences of underage alcohol use, features roundtable discussions with Iowa youth and parents, and gives a call to action for Iowans to participate in local prevention efforts. Thisvideo was produced through the SAMHSA/CSAP Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiatives (UADPEI) in an ongoing collaboration with States and Territories to produce videos that support local underage drinking prevention communications efforts. Across the Nation, every State and Territory is unique and so are their approaches to preventing and reducing underage drinking. The video project supports the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Strategic Initiative #1: Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness, which states, “… prevention of underage drinking [is] a priority for States, Territories, Tribal entities, universities and communities.” For more information or resources, visit: www.stopalcoholabuse.gov starttalkingnow.org store.samhsa.gov