teen substance abuse

Mayor: Crime Down, and So Are Lockups

Mayor: Crime down, and so are lockups
[rewrite]“New York City has not only kept our city safer; we've done so while locking fewer people up,” Bloomberg said during a visit to the South Jamaica Neighborhood Opportunity Network on Jamaica Avenue. “While crime has decreased in our city, so has …[/rewrite]
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New Teen Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Young Addicts with Recovery
[rewrite]Parents are also encouraged to call to find information on treatment programs and rehab facilities which best fit their child's needs. Overcoming addiction alone is possible, but the recovery process becomes much easier with the help of trained …[/rewrite]
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Interested in Becoming a Drug Abuse Counselor?

Question by SophiesMom: Interested in becoming a drug abuse counselor?
[rewrite]I’ve been really interested for a long time in getting involved with drug abuse counseling. I live in Ohio. I have a BA but in a completely unrelated field (Art History). I can’t even seem to find a volunteer opportunity. I’m wondering if anyone knows where I can start or what organizations I could contact in Ohio or more specifically, in the Columbus region. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Answer by jannsody
For general career information: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search ‘counselors’, ‘social workers’ or such.

Teen Substance Abuse

Teen Substance Abuse — Dawn Zak, Columbia St. Mary’s, appeared on Wisconsin Tonight to talk about teen substance abuse and how parents can talk to their children about drugs.


Breaking Down How the NFL Substance Abuse Policy Works
[rewrite]The "fun stuff" is handled under the "National Football League Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse." It's 32 pages and covers anything recreational or non-approved medicinally. If you're wondering if there's overlap between something that could …[/rewrite]
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Bradford Health Services – Secretiveness in Teens May Be a Sign of Alcohol or Drug Abuse.mp4

Bradford Health Services – Secretiveness in Teens May Be a Sign of Alcohol or Drug Abuse.mp4 — Recovery Moments The teenage years are a challenging time for both teenagers and their parents. Teenagers, stuck between adulthood and childhood, must conten…


Easthampton schools awarded 0000 grant to prevent teen substance abuse
[rewrite]EASTHAMPTON — The city schools have been awarded a four-year $ 500,000 teen substance abuse prevention grant by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Superintendent … It was a pleasure to help you make your ring dream come true..… (View …[/rewrite]
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President Presents Budget Proposals for 2014

President Presents Budget Proposals for 2014
[rewrite]Funds will be allocated to modernize all 300 Agrarian Development Centers to be able to meet farmer needs. I propose to implement a three-year rehabilitation program to restore abandoned paddy land and put them back to productive use by cultivating …[/rewrite]
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Maine's high opiate addiction rate endangers newborns
[rewrite]The problem is a symptom of Maine's high opiate-addiction rate: Babies are being born already dependent on drugs, often because their mothers used them during pregnancy. “I am deeply concerned about the suffering … Dr. Mark Publicker, who specializes …[/rewrite]
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Grappling With Suicide: Oklahoma's Suicide Rate Above the National Average

Grappling with suicide: Oklahoma's suicide rate above the national average
[rewrite]In the meantime, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is developing its own suicide prevention plan, using $ 500,000 in state funding in addition to federal grants. … Nearly a decade after her teenage son killed …[/rewrite]
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Moore County Health Department to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
[rewrite]… prescription drug abuse by helping citizens dispose of their excess, unused or expired medications at specified drop sites throughout the county. Other activities include Red Ribbon celebrations and special assembly programs presented by Sandhills …[/rewrite]
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