abuse prevention

Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Agency Hosts Walkathon

Regional substance abuse prevention agency hosts walkathon

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SERAC is a non-profit organization that assists prevention efforts in 20 towns in southeastern Connecticut and aims to reduce substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. For information about the organizations or the walkathon, contact the office at …
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Abuse prevention fair marks National Awareness Month

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Keystone Celebrates 100th Drug-Free Baby; Family Treatment Center Planned for

Keystone celebrates 100th drug-free baby; family treatment center planned for

Filed under: drug abuse help

Nikki Haley and members of her cabinet stopped in Rock Hill Tuesday to help Keystone Substance Abuse Services celebrate a milestone: the 100th baby born drug-free because of the group's help. More specifically, with the help of Keystone's inpatient …
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Schumer Legislation To Crack Down on Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

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Has the War on Drugs Become the War on the American People?

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The War on Drugs Has Become the War on the American People
By John W. Whitehead
10/17/2011

“On July 29, 2008, my family and I were terrorized by an errant Prince George’s County SWAT team. This unit forced entry into my home without a proper warrant, executed our beloved black Labradors, Payton and Chase, and bound and interrogated my mother-in-law and me for hours as they ransacked our belongings… As I was forced to kneel, bound at gun point on my living room floor, I recall thinking that there had been a terrible mistake. However, as I have learned more, I have to understand that what my family and I experience is part of a growing and troubling trend where law enforcement is relying on SWAT teams to perform duties once handled by ordinary police officers.”—Maryland Mayor Cheye Calvo in testimony before the Maryland Senate

Concerns Raised About Growing Link Between Prescription Drug Abuse and Suicide

Concerns raised about growing link between prescription drug abuse and suicide

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The issue is exacerbated because of broad cuts to substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Already fewer than 6 percent of New Hampshire residents in need of substance abuse treatment can get it, the second-lowest rate in the country, she …
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Drug pickup event scheduled

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Third Annual "Drop the Drugs" Day Is Sept 29th

Third Annual "Drop the Drugs" Day is Sept 29th

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A "Drop the Drugs" event is being presented by Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, and Angels Camp Police Department. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked…. This is the third year in which …
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New drop box at Weirton Police Department

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Substance Abuse or Mental Health Counseling or Social Work?

Question by Kate: Substance abuse or mental health counseling or social work?
I plan on switching my major to substance abuse or mental health counseling or social work. I don’t know which one to choose.

Best answer:

Answer by Just Mary
They’re all good fields of study. You have to go with what you like.

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Prescription Drug Barrels Spread Across County

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