alcohol and drug abuse

Alcohol May Not Be the Gateway to Further Drug Use – GoodTherapy.org

Alcohol May Not Be the Gateway to Further Drug Use – GoodTherapy.org

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TherapyNewsPic71 Alcohol is often regarded as a gateway drug. Individuals who initiate substance use with cigarettes or alcohol are more likely to use other drugs, including cannabis, than people who never use alcohol or tobacco at all. But the …
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Driving not No. 1 alcohol danger to teens

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Can Alcohol and Drug Abuse Clinician Skills Be Assessed Over the Phone?

Can alcohol and drug abuse clinician skills be assessed over the phone?

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BUFFALO, N.Y. –There is a growing trend to make clinical training available to alcohol and drug abuse treatment professionals via the Internet and through distance learning. It is cost effective and can deliver training in current evidence-based …
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Drug treatment counselor admits he tried to rape boy

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Children of Deployed Parents at Higher Risk for Alcohol, Drug Use

Children of deployed parents at higher risk for alcohol, drug use

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Using data from a statewide survey of sixth-, eighth-, and 11th-grade students in Iowa, the researchers found an increase in 30-day alcohol use, binge drinking, using marijuana and other illegal drugs, and misusing prescription drugs among children of …
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Plan to teach primary pupils about drug abuse

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Scientology's Narconon Under Fire From Within

Scientology's Narconon Under Fire From Within

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An exposé last August on NBC show Rock Center with Brian Williams investigated the three most recent deaths; tonight the same show features the former president of the facility and a former executive at a Narconon facility in Michigan accusing Narconon …
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Bill Requires Drug Test to Get Cash Assistance

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Caregiver Sentenced in Theft Case

Caregiver sentenced in theft case

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Wilson was sentenced to 5 years probation, 50 hours of community service and to pay $ 1,430 in restitution to the victim along with stipulations that she remain employed and undergo drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Wilson told the judge that she is …
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Don't punish people who really need painkillers

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Multi-Million Dollar Effort Underway to Fight Local Drug Addiction and Child Abuse

Multi-million dollar effort underway to fight local drug addiction and child abuse

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START was formed by statewide child protection services partnerships aimed at helping families at risk of child removal because of substance abuse disorders. The program is directed at assisting parents in overcoming their addictions and building …
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Youth leaders encourage alcohol-free celebrations

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