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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

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

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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Deadly Drug Warnings by Text in Bid to Help Save Addicts' Lives

Deadly drug warnings by text in bid to help save addicts' lives

Filed under: drug addiction help

HUNDREDS of addicts and alcoholics are to be sent text messages by the NHS warning them about unsafe batches of drugs and alcohol on the streets. Health workers will use mobile phone technology to instantly pass on danger alerts that they receive from …
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War on drug addiction

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Photo: Contributed – bccpac.bc.ca

Photo: Contributed – bccpac.bc.ca

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

April 14-20 is Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Week in British Columbia, a time to recognize the traumatic impacts of child sexual abuse and the importance of working together to keep children safe. Child sexual abuse is a serious social problem, with …
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Drug take-backs planned for dozen Brockton-area communities

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

At least a dozen local communities will be hosting prescription drug take-backs on April 27 as part of a coordinated effort with the Drug Enforcement Administration aimed at getting rid of old medications and preventing their abuse. Residents can …
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New Draft Rules Shine Light on Marijuana Dispensary Law

New draft rules shine light on marijuana dispensary law

Filed under: drug rehab treatment options

As many towns and cities scramble to regulate or impose moratoriums on medical marijuana dispensaries, the state has proposed rules that offer clues about what it might be like to live near one of the new treatment centers. The state Department of …
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A shortsighted 'cure' for prescription meds' abuse

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America's Biopharmaceutical Companies' Commitment to Research Remains

America's Biopharmaceutical Companies' Commitment to Research Remains

Filed under: drug abuse treatment options

This commitment to research and development is reflected in the robust biopharmaceutical pipeline, which has a high proportion of potential first-in-class medicines and therapies targeting diseases with limited treatment options. … The …
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Rutland Police: Cooperative drug crackdown yielding results

Filed under: drug abuse treatment options

"The level of addiction in the City of Rutland is mind boggling," said Rutland Police Chief James Baker. Chief Baker says … But investigators say that stopping the supply is tough without enough treatment options to stop the demand for drugs. They …
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Free Drug Testing Kits to Be Distributed to Louisville Parents

Free drug testing kits to be distributed to Louisville parents

Filed under: drug addiction help free

Free drug testing kits to be distributed to Louisville parents. Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:56 PM EST …. (WDRB)—Home drug testing kits will be handed out in 17 cities across the country, including in Louisville, to help parents discourage …
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Columbus principals return after suspensions

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