abuse prevention

Fort Hood Gunman Kills 3, Wounds 16, Then Commits Suicide; Some Victims

Fort Hood Gunman Kills 3, Wounds 16, Then Commits Suicide; Some Victims
The Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 offers counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with the Fort Hood shooting. The helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is open 24 hours a… Continue reading

Forum Tonight Focuses on Drug Abuse and Bullying in Long Valley

Forum tonight focuses on drug abuse and bullying in Long Valley
Cartier aims to address the epidemic that often goes unaddressed of the increasing addiction to opiates and opioids, a growing problem in New Jersey largely stemming from access to prescription medication. “It's scary to me that just because a… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Dangerous – No Matter Where You Are

Drug abuse dangerous – no matter where you are
We will continue to educate Singaporeans on the dangers of drug abuse, through activities such as the NCADA Clubs Against Drugs Campaign, which targets young adults who frequent nightspots. While the NCADA extends its condolences to the families of …
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Youth Substance Abuse Program Toronto

youth substance abuse program toronto — This is a psycho-educational addiction and mental wellness recovery system available 24/7. It’s tools no matter if you might be usually the one battling or p…


Play targets substance abuse
WELLSBURG – A local agency has recruited students at Brooke High School to help… Continue reading

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
As a substance abuse counseling expert, I know the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported in 2012 that over 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse. Overall, 17.7 million had …
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Letters: Drug Abuse Starts With the Individual

Letters: Drug abuse starts with the individual
The Times offers a very simplistic analysis of America’s drug dependence. As an emergency room physician, I see many chronic-pain patients who “run out” of their allotted opiates and then run to an emergency room. I am sometimes threatened with …
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