abuse prevention

Rampant Drug Abuse Haunts Punjab’s Ruling Coalition

Rampant drug abuse haunts Punjab’s ruling coalition
Amritsar: Punjab has placed the Election Commission officials in a quandary following the recovery of drugs and narcotics on a daily basis. Unlike other states where political parties are accused of distributing money and alcohol as bribe to voters on poll …
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Teenagers Abuse of Drugs?

Question by Michael S: teenagers abuse of drugs?
I am doing a descriptive essay on teenagers abuse on drugs and was wondering if anyone has any facts or websites with shocking information with teens doing drugs. Wheather it deals with sex or soemthing like that. Thanks in advance.… Continue reading

Fight Drug Abuse by Turning in Excess Pills

Fight drug abuse by turning in excess pills
Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to help rid homes of unwanted or unused prescription drugs. The 8th National Prescription Drug Take-back Day will be held Saturday, April 22. Collection sites are open …
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A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime

A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Other countries, like Canada and Switzerland, have shown how the shifting opinion can result in action. While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the… Continue reading

Changes Possible in Addiction Recovery Process

Changes possible in addiction recovery process
… wants behavioral counseling to become a requirement for recovering opiate addicts. Rep. Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) drafted House Bill 378, now moving through committee, which would force addicts who are using recovery medication to also receive …
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Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 Column: Safe Disposal of Medications Helps

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps
In fact, Wisconsin recently passed legislation to assist with the heroin abuse issue and prescription drug/substance abuse prevention. There are many community partners working together as part of statewide and local … For more general information on …
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Doctor Testifies on Behalf of Heroin-Addicted Burglary Suspect Trying to Use Drug Abuse in Insanity Defense

Doctor testifies on behalf of heroin-addicted burglary suspect trying to use drug abuse in insanity defense
Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, above, testified Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court to say heroin abuse should be used as part of insanity defense. Longtime smack addicts can have brain damage… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Council Supports Ganja Decriminalisation

Drug Abuse Council supports ganja decriminalisation
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) believes that the use of marijuana in Jamaica should be decriminalised not only for medicinal purposes, but also for religious and recreation. “The position of the National …
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Drug Abuse Council Supports Ganja Decriminalisation

Drug Abuse Council supports ganja decriminalisation
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) believes that the use of marijuana in Jamaica should be decriminalised not only for medicinal purposes, but also for religious and recreation. “The position of the National …
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Drug Abuse Council Supports Ganja Decriminalisation

Drug Abuse Council supports ganja decriminalisation
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) believes that the use of marijuana in Jamaica should be decriminalised not only for medicinal purposes, but also for religious purposes and recreation. “The position of the …
drug abuse – Bing News

Treating… Continue reading