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WSU sets panel discussion on drugs, alcohol abuse

WSU sets panel discussion on drugs, alcohol abuse | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
PULLMAN - A free discussion panel on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, "Cougs Under the Influence: Liquor, Laws and Learning," will be held today on the… (WSU sets panel discussion on drugs, alcohol abuse: PULLMAN - A free discussion panel on...
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Chicago Treatment Center Launches New Video To Help People Stop Drug ... - Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

Chicago Treatment Center Launches New Video To Help People Stop Drug ... - Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release) | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
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'Alcoholism led me to lose everything' - Malta Independent Online

'Alcoholism led me to lose everything' - Malta Independent Online | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
'Alcoholism led me to lose everything' Malta Independent Online “Alcoholism led me to lose my house, car, job and wife, and I still felt empty,” said one man who participated at the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) eighth international convention held...
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University sees increase in drug use - LSU The Reveille

University sees increase in drug use - LSU The Reveille | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
University sees increase in drug use
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... an addiction,” Blackmon said.
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NH Listens organizes statewide conversation on mental health and substance ... - Foster's Daily Democrat

NH Listens organizes statewide conversation on mental health and substance ... - Foster's Daily Democrat | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
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What are the Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal?

What are the Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal? | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
What is Alcohol Withdrawal? Nearly 52% of adults over the age of 18 in the United States are regular drinkers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and current statistics suggest that some 17.6 million Americans are...
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In-school Substance Abuse Prevention and Anti-Bullying Programs

In-school Substance Abuse Prevention and Anti-Bullying Programs | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Many schools from New York to Miami observe drug-free and bully-free programs, such as D.A.R.E. Other schools are required by their state's laws to implement drug-free education starting as early as pre-kindergarten.
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Working to Lower Crime Rate through Drug Education

Working to Lower Crime Rate through Drug Education | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
The link between drugs and violent crime brings the importance of drug education into focus in light of the September 19 release of South Africa national crime statistics. Church of Scientology Pretoria marches in Women's ...
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The DJ's Responsibility In Drug Education | DJ TechTools

The DJ's Responsibility In Drug Education | DJ TechTools | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Last week, URB released a PSA with a group of famous DJs (including Kaskade, Z-Trip and more) speaking out about responsible drug education. The release comes after a number of deaths this summer including two ...
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Narconon International Introduces Its Life-Saving Addiction Recovery ... - PR Web (press release)

Narconon International Introduces Its Life-Saving Addiction Recovery ... - PR Web (press release) | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
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Pregnant Women with Substance Abuse Problem should be treated with Sense ... - TopNews United States

Pregnant Women with Substance Abuse Problem should be treated with Sense ... - TopNews United States | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
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Experts: Compulsive gambling could increase with online betting - Press of Atlantic City

Experts: Compulsive gambling could increase with online betting - Press of Atlantic City | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Experts: Compulsive gambling could increase with online betting Press of Atlantic City Jody Bechtold, a nationally recognized expert on gambling and substance abuse, believes more national attention will be focused on prevention and treatment...
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Teens in child welfare system show higher drug abuse rate - Medical Xpress

Teens in child welfare system show higher drug abuse rate - Medical Xpress | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Teens in child welfare system show higher drug abuse rate
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"Given the increased risk, the child welfare system may be an ideal venue to incorporate proven prevention and intervention programs for youth substance use," Fettes concluded.
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Addiction Today: THE STREET TO RECOVERY

Addiction Today: THE STREET TO RECOVERY | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Kevin Kennedy – Curly Watts from TV’s long-running Coronation Street, and so popular he drew in 22million viewers for his TV wedding – has now been sober for 15 years. He shares his experience of alcoholism and rehab, strength of...

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County Gets Federal $625,000 Teen Drug Education Grant |

County Gets Federal $625,000 Teen Drug Education Grant | | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition (SAC), in collaboration with the McHenry County Regional Office of Education, has been awarded a 5 year, $125,000/yr Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant from the Office of ...
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Experts Call for Better Addiction Medicine Education for Physicians ...

Experts Call for Better Addiction Medicine Education for Physicians ... | Substance Abuse | Scoop.it
Many doctors fail to diagnose and treat substance use disorders, in part because they have not been educated about addiction medicine, according to three experts. They call for better training in this week's Journal of the ...
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Health Professions Advising Opportunities Blog: Substance Abuse ...

"Thinking Outside the Bottle" with Jason Kilmer, Assistant Director, Health and Wellness for Alcohol and Other Drug Education, University of Washington. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Newcomb Ballroom. Hoos In Recovery Panel.
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Drug Addicted Children - Documentary HD

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