Drug Abuse

Bill that would force loved ones into substance abuse treatment passes House …
The individual must have a substance use disorder as verified by a health professional, must present an imminent danger or imminent threat of danger to self, family, or others as a result of the substance use disorder, and must be able to reasonably …
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Selena Gomez briefly entered rehab, but not for substance abuse
"Selena voluntarily spent time at Meadows, but not for substance abuse," her rep told The Times, declining to comment on why specifically Gomez had entered the facility. The rehab news was first reported by RadarOnline, which said Wednesday that Gomez …
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Forum on Teen Drug Abuse Set for Wednesday Night at George Mason High
“Our program makes an impact on each audience because of the very personal stories of the dangers of substance abuse told by our panel of parents, young adults in recovery, and professionals working in this area,” said Jennifer Lewis-Cooper, UPC's …
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CADCA and Mario Do Right Foundation Launch New Partnership to Address …
“That's why CADCA is honored to collaborate with the Mario Do Right Foundation on this exciting new initiative that will not only help educate college students on the dangers of substance abuse but will also create campus-community coalitions that can …
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Treatment helped family with alcoholism – A former alcoholic and CEO of a substance abuse outreach group is focusing on what she calls the real public danger of substance abuse.