Big River United Way Spotlight: Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services
Big River United Way Spotlight: Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services
Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse
The Project Alert curriculum is on the Model Program list from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Substance Abuse Prevention, and National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices. “This program has been …
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Pfeifer: Electronic-Cigarette Ads on Television Should End
Pfeifer: Electronic-cigarette ads on television should end
Filed under: drug addiction helpline
That means a smoker using e-cigarettes hoping to slowly break his nicotine habit is really exacerbating his addiction to the drug. To make matters worse, … E-cigarette companies sometimes say this product can help people stop smoking. Going well …
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Olson Asks Agencies to Consider Alternative Ways to Cover Expenses
Olson asks agencies to consider alternative ways to cover expenses
Filed under: drug rehab centers
Olson said it appears the focus of the CAC has changed from incarceration to treatment of drug, alcohol and mental health problems and should be funded accordingly. “I'm not opposed to the program. I think we have a highly cost-effective alternative …
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11/30/2003: Lawrence Taylor
11/30/2003: Lawrence Taylor – In 2003, football legend Lawrence Taylor revealed to Mike Wallace the depths of his drug addiction and how crack and cocaine nearly ruined his life.
What Mental Health Needs More Than Science
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Bobby Jindal Proposes Juvenile Justice System Changes, Early Release for …
Bobby Jindal proposes juvenile justice system changes, early release for …
Filed under: alcohol and drug treatment centers
He said the proposals are aimed to help troubled youth, reduce recidivism and improve drug rehabilitation programs, while also lowering costs by reducing incarceration numbers. The governor said the changes would save the state millions of dollars …
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