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Ask SAMHSA Response – Substance Abuse


 

Ask SAMHSA Response – Substance Abuse – This is the response to questions asked by the public via Facebook, Twitter, and SAMHSA’s blog about substance abuse prevention as part of SAMHSA’s Ask SAMHS…

 

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Alcohol Usage Reported Low, Still Widespread Health Problem

Alcohol usage reported low, still widespread health problem

Filed under: drug abuse treatment options

Lisa Laitman, director for the Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program at the University, said drinking and substance abuse numbers are consistent throughout the Northeast. … Linda Surks, coalition coordinator at the National Council on Alcoholism …
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Gambling Addictions Fuel Large-Scale Embezzlements

Gambling addictions fuel large-scale embezzlements

Filed under: addiction helpline

Those who answer “yes” to any of the questions can seek assistance from a professional by calling the National Problem Gambling HelpLine Network at 800-522-4700. Source: National Council on Problem Gambling. More … “I wasn't completely aware of the …
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Gov. Fallin Praises Lawmakers for Prescription-Drug Abuse Prevention Measures

Gov. Fallin praises lawmakers for prescription-drug abuse prevention measures

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

AJ Griffin in the Senate, assist agencies in researching prescription-drug abuse in Oklahoma, aid first responders treating suspected prescription drug overdoses and limit access to dangerous prescription pain killers. All three have been passed in the …
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Lohan's Father: 'She'S Just Not All There'

Lohan's father: 'She's just not all there'

Filed under: drug rehab treatment drinking age

Michael Lohan – who has repeatedly insisted his 26-year-old daughter needs help for drink and drug abuse problems – admits he is constantly expecting to hear the worst about the actress and is convinced she will "overdose" if she doesn't get clean …
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Sobering Lack of Progress Seen on Women and Alcohol

Sobering lack of progress seen on women and alcohol

Filed under: drug abuse warning network

The 14-part series exposed the substance abuse risks faced by women and largely ignored or stigmatized by the public. … fats and tanning beds, and blissfully unaware of the harms associated with liquor,” she told an audience of nearly 50 policy …
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