Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse

Published July 29, 2013

Preventing prescription drug abuse – Officer Jason Weber from the Town of Menasha Police Department talks about curbing prescription drug abuse.

Blue Jays Minor Leaguer Van Kirk suspended

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

OAKLAND — Double-A New Hampshire outfielder Brian Van Kirk received a 50-game suspension on Monday for a second violation of the Minor League drug prevention and treatment program. Kirk tested positive for a drug of abuse and will now be forced to …
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National Night Out Returns to Paramus Next Week

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Community resources such as the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee will be on hand with information. Various local businesses sponsor this annual event. The event will lead into the final Terrific Tuesday concert performance at the Band Shell …
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YOUTH FIRST: Safeguard kids by reducing risks

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According to the research, understanding risk and protective factors is important in preventing and reducing problem behaviors such as substance abuse, violence, juvenile delinquency, school drop-outs and teen pregnancy. It's a matter of taking a step …
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