Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse: “A Coalitions Journey to Fight the Prescription Drug Epidemic in Southwest Virginia” : Trailer

Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition’s documentary trailer on the prescription drug epidemic in Southwest Virginia. ASAC began in 2001 as a community response to the hundreds of prescription drug deaths that led to family destruction, economic decline, higher than state average crime rates and many other social problems. Watch their pioneering strategies in the ares of substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery which have led to significant reductions in the associated death rates. The final free documentary will be available and posted in August 2011. ASAC serves the Virginia Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Washington, Wise & the City of Norton. The project was funded by a grant through the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. For more information on substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery resources in Southwest VA, go to the ASAC web site at www.StopSubstanceAbuse.com and join over 1550 fans on the “ASAC Coalition” Facebook page.

Prescription Drug Abuse: Detroit prison visit offers youths reality check
They appear nervous as they sit surrounded by the cinder-block walls of a Ryan Correctional Facility waiting room in Detroit. Since March 2010, groups of at-risk Saginaw County teens ages 14 to 18 have visited this Detroit prison, its perimeters lined with high fences, guard shacks and razor wire, to experience its prisoner-led Youth Deterrent Program.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Detroit Tigers averages
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