Is Decriminalization the Best Approach to Vermont’s, and Nation’s, Drug Abuse Problem?
Is Decriminalization the Best Approach to Vermont’s, and Nation’s, Drug Abuse Problem?
Last week, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin made history as the first governor to devote his entire State of the State address to drug abuse and addiction. This is a great milestone itself, but his proposed increases in funding… Continue reading
Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara De Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse
Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara de Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse
approximately 3.1 million Americans need treatment for a substance-abuse problem. Chiara sounds like so many young people who struggle with belonging, or who hide feelings of depression or anxiety. Chiara has used pot… Continue reading
Survey: Teens Using Synthetic Drugs Less Often
Survey: Teens using synthetic drugs less often
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer teens are trying fake marijuana known by such names as K2 and Spice, apparently getting the message that these cheap new drugs are highly dangerous, according to the government's annual survey on drug use. Synthetic … Read more on WGCL… Continue reading
New Study: Drug Use Down in Teens
New study: drug use down in teens
"Synthetic drugs can have really severe and unpredictable consequences sometimes so it's good to see youth aren't using them as frequently as they previously were," said Shelly Wood with Early Prevention Impacts Community (EPIC). Sophomore Bella … Read more on KFVS
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Gaps in Mental, Intellectual Services Investigated
Gaps in mental, intellectual services investigated
Parents told a joint committee at the Capitol that their children often qualified for one type of service, such as help with a learning disorder, but weren't able to access mental health treatment. The services came from separate divisions of the … Read more… Continue reading
Philadelphia Drug Detox Launches New Video for Individuals Seeking …
Philadelphia Drug Detox Launches New Video for Individuals Seeking …
A Philadelphia drug detox is presenting a video explaining its services for people living in Philadelphia and surrounding cities through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Those cities include Ardmore, Upper Darby, Camden, Springfield, Wallingford, and … Read more on PR Web (press… Continue reading