Debra B. Johnson: Prevention Week Asks Parents, Kids to Talk About Drug Abuse

Debra B. Johnson: Prevention week asks parents, kids to talk about drug abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse

The chances that young people will use alcohol increase as they become older. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 10 percent of 12-year-olds have tried alcohol as compared to 50 percent of 15-year-olds.
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IMPD boosted substanceabuse program around time of Bisard crash

Filed under: Substance Abuse

“Police see so much — crime scenes, car accidents, shootings, tragedies — it's very tempting to turn to substances to relieve the stress,” said Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Capt. Brian Nanavaty. “The pressure can be cumulative over time, building …
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Prenatal drug abuse examined

Filed under: Substance Abuse

Catholic Charities and Pueblo Rape Crisis Services will host a training seminar May 18 about how prenatal substance abuse affects children's behavior after birth. The event is aimed at parents and foster parents of children affected by prenatal …
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Pr. William restores jail substance abuse treatment program

Filed under: Substance Abuse

Prince William County supervisors restored the regional jail's substance abuse treatment program Tuesday after weeks of lobbying from top law enforcement officials, judges and social service advocates. Supervisors had cut the drug DORM (Drug Offender …
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FAME the musical
Event on 2013-08-30 19:30:00
MPAT is proud to present FAME – THE MUSICAL a high-energy musical based on the hit motion picture and television series. Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today: issues of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance.

at Lorton Arts Workhouse – W-3 Theatre
9601 Ox Road
Lorton, United States
FAME the musical
Event on 2013-08-31 19:30:00
MPAT is proud to present FAME – THE MUSICAL a high-energy musical based on the hit motion picture and television series. Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today: issues of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance.

at Lorton Arts Workhouse – W-3 Theatre
9601 Ox Road
Lorton, United States