substance abuse

NATO and Afghanistan

NATO and Afghanistan

Filed under: drug addiction stories

Drug addiction continues to be a problem in Afghanistan along with the escalating cultivation and production of opiates in the country. Play audio Cracking down on addiction. 23 May. 2013. Drug addiction continues to be a problem in Afghanistan along …
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California Pushes for More Thorough Background Checks for Substance Abuse

California Pushes For More Thorough Background Checks for Substance Abuse

Filed under: drug abuse treatment centers

“Obviously we enthusiastically support tough regulations for substance abuse counselors here in California,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “Internally, we strictly adhere to state requirements when considering …
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Bill Would Let DPH Chief Pull Synthetic Drugs From Store Shelves

Bill would let DPH chief pull synthetic drugs from store shelves

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

Parents, pharmacists and substance abuse counselors implored lawmakers to give the commissioner emergency powers to temporarily ban new addictive designer drugs that crop up, while state health officials decide whether to permanently schedule them as …
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GUEST COMMENT: Threat of Mental Illness, Problem Substance Abuse Not

GUEST COMMENT: Threat of mental illness, problem substance abuse not

Filed under: free drug addiction help

Road crashes don't come close to taking the toll of mental illness and problem substance use. Why don't we, … People who have an obvious illness tend to get help. At the least … Those with a mental illness and substance abuse issues face a tougher …
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Substance Abuse Services Center


 

Substance Abuse Services Center – http://www.dexknows.com/business_profiles/substance_abuse_services_center-b393045 Substance Abuse Services Center is here to help you! We provide a confident…

 

New group seeks to help at-risk children, families

Filed under: drug addiction treatment facilities in iowa

1st Place Substance Abuse Prevention – Gainesville High School


 

1st Place Substance Abuse Prevention – Gainesville High School – Gainesville High School SADD club produced this unique prevention video using messages on t-shirts concerning substance abuse prevention.

 

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RT @pubhealthtalks: T5: What should be the #publichealth approach for prescription drug abuse prevention? #PubHT – by GWonlineMPH (MPH@GW)