Drug Abuse

Unwanted, unused drugs easy to dispose of with county program
Although the Springfield Police Division and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will not formally participate today’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, they encourage county residents to dump their unwanted prescription pills any day of the year at designated drop-off locations. More than 1,300 pounds of prescription drugs have been properly … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

April is alcohol awareness month
In Hood River County most of us are well aware of the positive contributions that the alcohol industry brings to our community. It is one of the county’s largest employers, a significant contributor to many of our nonprofits and an industry that brings thousands of tourists and millions of dollars to the community each year. It is a beverage that brings enjoyment and physical health benefits to … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Speaker addresses relationships, sex and rape with Stevenson students
When Mike Domitrz came to Stevenson High School, he did not come to tiptoe around any difficult subjects. Domitrz is working to raise awareness about the prevalence and causes of sexual assault through his Date Safe Project. At Stevenson on April 23 and 24, Domitrz focused on the use of alcohol as a date-rape drug. “There’s only one reason: You get someone drunk to hook up because you can’t hook … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results