drug abuse prevention

Smart Public Policies Can Reduce Drug Abuse Deaths — David L. Nordstrom

Smart public policies can reduce drug abuse deaths — David L. Nordstrom
Fortunately, effective approaches to the drug poisoning epidemic have been identified by the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse report, “Reducing Wisconsin's Prescription Drug Abuse: A Call to Action.” Among other strategies, we should build … Read… Continue reading

Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern Pennsylvania

Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern Pennsylvania
Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Pennsylvania, and legislators and law enforcement officials are scrambling to address the rapidly growing problem. “I think we’re in a culture in which everything gets fixed — there is no level of …… Continue reading

How Do You Think the ATP/WTA Can Straighten Out This Whole “Substance Abuse” Ordeal?

Question by ?exi – RETIRED: How do you think the ATP/WTA can straighten out this whole “substance abuse” ordeal?
Clearly this past year we have seen tremendous ammounts of incidents from Gasquet’s Kiss of Death to Agassi’s revelation. And now players are being unjustly punished for “suspicious” behaviours? Its like… 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

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


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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