SW Virginia Drug Abuse Cast in Workforce Terms
Prescription Drug Abuse: SW Virginia drug abuse cast in workforce terms
The Associated Press The Associated Press ROANOKE, Va. A coalition fighting prescription drug abuse in southwest Virginia is casting its battle in economic terms, saying substance abuse has made it more difficult for employers to hire workers. “What we’ve heard, time and time again from employers, is their frustration that so many people they are trying to hire are either unwilling to take, or …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Drug abuse diminishes Southwest Virginia’s workforce
By Laurence Hammack Not long ago, 11 people applied for a job with a small Southwest Virginia business. Five walked away when told they would have to take a drug test. Another five took the test and failed. That left the company with just one drug-free applicant to fill the position.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Reno SPI – Prescription Drug Teen Video
The Reno SPI team worked with the Washoe County School District to create this video for teens about prescription drug abuse. The video features interviews with an ER doctor, a juvenile court judge, and local parents who lost their son to a prescription drug overdose. The video was shown to all middle schools and high schools in Washoe County. A parent version of the video was also created, and distributed to parents throughout the community.
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