abuse prevention

Heroin Treatment Funding a Big Hurdle

Heroin treatment funding a big hurdle
You should be a physician, not a lawyer. Medicine-assisted treatment is the standard of care.” For heroin addicts, Engel supports avenues including methadone or Suboxone therapy, which he said stabilizes addicts and gives them the ability to function well. Read more on Cincinnati.com

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Letter: Substance Abuse Remains 'a Troubling Problem'

Letter: Substance abuse remains 'a troubling problem'
One idea is to increase the excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products to fund new substance abuse treatment centers, substance abuse prevention programs and programs to place therapists in our schools. The early treatment of schoolchildren for mental … Read more on Topeka… Continue reading

For Teen Drinkers, the Party's Almost Over

For teen drinkers, the party's almost over
The problem isn't limited to Lake Oswego. Officials developed the draft rules in response to a request from the Oregon Health Authority in Clackamas County, county drug abuse prevention group and county police chiefs association. Sandy has already … Read more on Portland Tribune… Continue reading

Grandparent Group to Focus on Substance Abuse Monday – Ponca City News

Grandparent Group to Focus On Substance Abuse Monday – Ponca City News

Grandparent Group to Focus On Substance Abuse Monday
Ponca City News
The Kay County Substance Abuse Prevention Project will be the topic for the Kay County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group Meeting Monday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The… Continue reading

Northern Valley School District Unveils Random Drug-Test Plan

Northern Valley school district unveils random drug-test plan
The school board is expected to vote on the policy Jan. 27. A negative vote would put an end to the issue. If the board votes in favor, a second reading and vote would take place the following month. If approved, the… Continue reading

The Ever-Present Problem of Teen Drug Use – Social Work Helper

The Ever-Present Problem of Teen Drug Use – Social Work Helper


Social Work Helper
The Ever-Present Problem of Teen Drug Use
Social Work Helper
Although their drug rehab stints receive far more attention, drug addiction is not limited to former child stars. Teen drug abuse is a widespread problem that… Continue reading