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Bernalillo County Employees warned against medical marijuana use
Pointing to a federal prohibition on cannabis and the county's own controlled substance abuse policy, Bernalillo County Manager Tom Zdunek sent a memo to commissioners and top county managers last week urging them to remind employees that the use …
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Marijuana Use Growing Among Teens
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more teens are smoking pot and thinking less about the consequences. "I just want young kids to know you actually can become addicted to it," said Lady Gaga. Addicted to marijuana; Lady Gaga …
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Study: Fewer Workers Using Cocaine and Marijuana, But Prescription Drug Use …
A new study found that the rate of U.S. workers testing positive for cocaine and marijuana has fallen sharply since 1998, but prescription drug abuse may be on the rise, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Quest Diagnostics study found that use of …
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NIDA's drug abuse information for teens goes mobile
Teens — and adults who care for them — can now find answers to questions about drug abuse and addiction more easily, and through smartphones and tablets. Spanish language versions of easy to understand resources on drug abuse and addiction are …
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Todd Parrott Suspended by NASCAR for Violating Substance Abuse Policy
On Oct. 17, Parrott was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy) of the 2013 NASCAR Rule Book. According to Sporting News' Jeff Owens, Parrott will have to …
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Question by jenna j: How often are National Guardsmen tested for drugs?
I have a close friend who is in serious denial about his drug problem (mostly cocaine). Since he won’t get help on his own I wonder if calling his commander will help. Will they do anything or brush it under the carpet? I worried that he’s eventually going to end up dead if there isn’t an intervention.

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Answer by Carolin
they will proabably test him for drugs.. and then he will get in trouble and possibly get kicked out of the national guard… but you can try it. good luck to your friend

Answer by JW.C
Oh yes, they will do something for sure. He will be tested and if it comes back positive, they will bust him, confine him to base for two months and take money away from him. Additionally, he will be forced to get help and will be subject to drug testing on a weekly basis. If he comes up dirty a second time. They will put him out of the guard.    Read more...

NFLPA "coming after everyone" for breach of Freeman's confidentiality under …
It means that Freeman has done something — either a failed drug test, a missed test, or some other violation of the substance-abuse policy — to land in the lowest level of the program. Mortensen reports that Freeman isn't one strike away from a … Read more on NBCSports.com

For colleges, does drug testing really prevent drug use?
"Many schools continue to frame substance use by college students as an enforcement problem and therefore turn to policies such as drug testing as the solution," says Susan Foster, vice president and director of policy research and analysis at the … Read more on USA TODAY

Victims Of Prescription Drug Abuse Unveil "Pee In A Cup" Video On Mobile …
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Families of victims of prescription drug abuse, physician overprescribing, and medical malpractice called for mandatory drug testing of doctors today outside the California Medical Association's … Read more on 4-traders (press release)    Read more...

Bucs' Freeman volunteered for substance–abuse program
TAMPA — Stung by a breach of confidentiality of his medical status, Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman said Monday night he voluntarily agreed to be tested under the NFL's substance-abuse program after switching from Adderall to Ritalin to treat attention … Read more on Tampabay.com

Youth Summit centers on alcohol, substance abuse
NEW ULM – Nearly 100 parents, students and members of youth advocacy organizations attended a Live Out Loud (LOL), a summit on alcohol and substance abuse at New Ulm High School Saturday. Most workshops were geared for youth while others were … Read more on NUjournal

Lafayette College finalizes alcohol, drug abuse policy for student-athletes …
Finalized changes to Lafayette College's alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse policy for student-athletes institutes four levels of sanctions for violators but keeps in place the school's good Samaritan clause. The Lafayette Department of Athletics … Read more on The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com    Read more...

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Lafayette College finalizes alcohol, drug abuse policy for student-athletes …
Finalized changes to Lafayette College's alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse policy for student-athletes institutes four levels of sanctions for violators but keeps in place the school's good Samaritan clause. The Lafayette Department of Athletics … Read more on The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com

Addiction speech has profound impact on athletes
Chris Herren is many things: a former Gatorade New England Player of the Year, professional athlete and drug addict. His current career as a professional speaker helps others to stay out of the darkness he was once a part of. Herren made a stop at the … Read more on UNR The Nevada Sagebrush (registration) (blog)