abuse prevention

Teens in Child Welfare System Show Higher Drug Abuse Rate – EurekAlert (Press Release)

Teens in child welfare system show higher drug abuse rate – EurekAlert (press release)

Teens in child welfare system show higher drug abuse rate
EurekAlert (press release)
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Teenagers in the child welfare system are at higher-than-average risk of abusing marijuana, inhalants and other drugs, according to… Continue reading

New Jersey Hospitals Reach Out to Patients to Reduce ER Visits

New Jersey hospitals reach out to patients to reduce ER visits
The problem, Brenner said, is that his model is hard to replicate because the country's health care system is not designed to handle complexities such as alcoholism, drug addiction, mental health problems and other socioeconomic barriers that prevent …… Continue reading

The Textbook Edge: College Students Abusing Rx Medications

The Textbook Edge: College students abusing Rx medications
Prescription drug abuse on college campuses, is a growing problem. But it's how specific drugs are being used that is alarming.In the midst of the college experience, students pick up more than just education. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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PCMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation Creating ‘Safe Pharmacy’ Networks to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare

PCMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation Creating ‘Safe Pharmacy’ Networks to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is pleased to offer its support for the “Medicare Part D Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2013.” The legislation …… Continue reading

Canadian Viewers Miss Drug Addiction PSA After 'Glee' Monteith Tribute

Canadian viewers miss drug addiction PSA after 'Glee' Monteith tribute
Winnipeg Free Press on: Like us on Facebook |; Follow us on Twitter … TORONTO – A teary episode of "Glee" dedicated to late actor Cory Monteith was followed in the United States on Thursday by a public service announcement… Continue reading

The Children of Drugs: Covering Up and Surviving

The Children of Drugs: Covering Up and Surviving
Note: This is Part Two of Chris Earl's special report on children who grew up with drug abuse in their homes. In September, Chris reached out to thousands of people through social media. A handful of people agreed to step out of… Continue reading