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Drug Abuse Program Jan. 28 at MVC

Drug abuse program Jan. 28 at MVC
There will be a program, open to the public, Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Missouri Valley College on the topic of drug abuse, primarily meth, but also addiction to prescription medication. There are two identical sessions, one at 3 p.m. and one at 7… Continue reading

Adults, Teens Find Lasting Sobriety at Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery

Adults, teens find lasting sobriety at Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery
Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC) is one of the few hospitals in the United States to partner with key community agencies to offer a transitional, substance abuse rehabilitation program tailored specifically for teens and young …… Continue reading

Pastor Establishes Service to Help Those Troubled by Alcohol or Drug Abuse

Pastor establishes service to help those troubled by alcohol or drug abuse
The ripple affect of alcohol and drug abuse reaches far greater than the co-dependent user. As a pastor who has seen the fallout of addiction, the Rev. Sarah Rentzel Jones told a handful of people Sunday that she… Continue reading

Pastor Establishes Service to Help Those Troubled by Alcohol or Drug Abuse – York Daily Record

Pastor establishes service to help those troubled by alcohol or drug abuse – York Daily Record

Pastor establishes service to help those troubled by alcohol or drug abuse
York Daily Record
The ripple affect of alcohol and drug abuse reaches far greater than the co-dependent user. As a pastor who… Continue reading

NIDA Releases Guide on Treating Teen Substance Abuse and Online Education for Healthcare Providers

NIDA releases guide on treating teen substance abuse and online education for healthcare providers
Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released today by the… Continue reading

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