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Scientology Volunteers Helping Stem Tampa Bay's Teen Prescription Drug

Scientology Volunteers Helping Stem Tampa Bay's Teen Prescription Drug

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Eradicating teen prescription drug abuse becomes even more urgent in the light of a May 2012 report of the National Institute on Drug Abuse that states 62 percent more youth ages 15-24 die from abuse of prescription opioids (synthetic narcotics with …
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Home Drug Tests a Smart Solution to Combat Teen Drug Abuse

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How Difficult Is It to Quit Drug and Cure Drug Addiction Problem?

Question by Lily_1981: How difficult is it to quit drug and cure drug addiction problem?
My brother had drug problem for at least 10+ years. He used the heavy stuff like cocaine and other stuff I don’t even know of.
The doctor gave him medication to clean his system, and he has been sober for 2 years.
Is it possible for somebody to cure their heavy drug addiction problem in short 2 years? What’s the odd that my brother’s problem is cured?

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Education Efforts in 2012 Focus on Partnerships

Education efforts in 2012 focus on partnerships

Filed under: inpatient drug rehab treatment program

The year 2013 will see an expansion of the catalog to not only include education outreach from organizations and commands, but other on post programs, including Army Community Service and the Army Substance Abuse Program. The updated catalog will …
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Jonathan Kay: Putting human faces to Downtown Eastside's missing and

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Dad Feared Drug Use by Crash Victim

Dad feared drug use by crash victim

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

The father of a woman killed with her family in a crash near Tokoroa says he was concerned about her abuse of drugs and alcohol before her death. Family and friends … Mr Melling's aunt, Donna Northcott, said the couple were loving parents. "Richard …
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The Partnership at Drugfree.org Responds to Surge in Childhood Marijuana Use

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David Frum on the Perils of Legalizing Pot

David Frum on the Perils of Legalizing Pot

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The National Institute for Drug Abuse offers a cautious read of the brain science: “Research has shown that, in chronic users, marijuana's adverse impact on learning and memory can last for days or weeks … As a result, someone who smokes marijuana …
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Pregnancy and Cocaine – A Bad Idea

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Marijuana's Health Effects: Memory Problems, Addiction

Marijuana's health effects: Memory problems, addiction

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THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, "hijacks and corrupts" the natural process of endocannabinoids, a key family of chemicals that help guide the brain in proper maturation, says Ruben Baler, a neuroscientist with the National Institute on Drug …
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Needham Public Health Department offering guides on marijuana for residents

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