Posts Tagged ‘drug use’
State Officials Unhappy With Proposed Switch in Drug Abuse Office – vtdigger.org
State officials unhappy with proposed switch in drug abuse office – vtdigger.org
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State officials unhappy with proposed switch in drug abuse office
vtdigger.org Senators on Monday approved a proposal for a bureaucratic shuffle that has alarmed some state health officials. The Senate gave primary approval to a budget amendment that would transfer oversight of the state office that runs substance abuse programs … |
Billerica school chief: Local ‘pledge’ project does not reduce drug use – The Sun
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Billerica school chief: Local 'pledge' project does not reduce drug use
The Sun BILLERICA — Kids can be seen wearing the purple shirts all over town, and the Facebook page has attracted thousands of followers in the last few months. But the Billerica Project, a nonprofit that focuses on substance–abuse education, prevention and … |
Home Minister Umar Naseer to Run for Presidency in 2023
Home Minister Umar Naseer to run for presidency in 2023
“But, there cannot be the abuse of drugs or consumption of alcohol. There cannot be … Speaking on the illegal drug trade, Naseer alleged that “powerful gangs from neighbouring countries” are involved in smuggling drugs into the Maldives. Naseer …
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Is the government protecting the youth from drugs?
The National Drug Use Survey (NDUS) of 2011-2012, conducted by the UNODC, revealed that there were 7,496 drug users aged between 15 and 64 years in the Maldives. According to the survey, 72 percent of the drug using population was under the age of …
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What’s Best for Babies Born to Drug-Addicted Mothers? – the Tennessean
What’s best for babies born to drug-addicted mothers? – The Tennessean
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What's best for babies born to drug–addicted mothers?
The Tennessean The nation is watching Tennessee for new legislation that would allow women to be criminally charged if they use drugs during pregnancy that harm their newborns. State and national groups have asked Gov. Bill Haslam to veto the bill before Tuesday, … Petition seeks Haslam's veto of prenatal drug use bill Clock ticking for Haslam to sign bill criminalizing pregnant drug use |
Paroled ‘Sopranos’ Actor Discusses Drug Addiction – ABC News
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Paroled 'Sopranos' Actor Discusses Drug Addiction
ABC News "Here I am, I get the opportunity, I get the shot and then squander it, and do what I did, and get addicted to drugs and just make horrible decisions," the 37-year-old Brancato said in an interview broadcast Sunday on WNYM-AM. He was paroled in … Ex-'Sopranos' actor Lillo Brancato Jr. talks drug addiction Lillo Brancato speaks out on the dangers of drug addiction |
The Pain of Neglect
the pain of neglect
What you can do if you suspect a child is being neglected? “If they detect minor signs of neglect, they might consider trying to use some of the protective factors to support the family or connect them with resources. Often times connecting them with …
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Rising Sun Trust: Cash crisis forces closure of drugs charity
The Frizington-based charity offers support to young drug users and their families and works with schools to highlight the risks of addiction. The charity said it has been unable to raise £90,000 to cover its costs. Mr Smith, who was made an MBE in …
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Heroin on Campus
“Frankly, there was not a lot of discussion about hard drug use before last month because our surveying data suggested it's at very low level and we didn't have any kind of event that drew our attention to it,” said Ralph A. Manchester, director of the …
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What’s Best for Babies Born to Drug-Addicted Mothers? – the Tennessean
What’s best for babies born to drug-addicted mothers? – The Tennessean
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What's best for babies born to drug–addicted mothers?
The Tennessean The nation is watching Tennessee for new legislation that would allow women to be criminally charged if they use drugs during pregnancy that harm their newborns. State and national groups have asked Gov. Bill Haslam to veto the bill before Tuesday, … Clock ticking for Haslam to sign bill criminalizing pregnant drug use Petition seeks Haslam's veto of prenatal drug use bill |
State expert says drug addiction at epidemic level – Tribune-Review
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State expert says drug addiction at epidemic level
Tribune-Review Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus hosted the Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission's program, 'Prescription Drug Abuse: The Cost of Getting High.' Becoming addicted to prescription drugs not only affects the family but also increases costs for … |
Prescription Drug Use, Abuse
Prescription drug use, abuse
For Mary Ellen Macuen, a bartender, student and former dance mom, the pain reliever Percocet, prescribed to her after medical treatment, lured her into an addiction that took over her life. For Nick McKenzie, Percocet was the lifeline that allowed him …
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Los Angeles CA Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Residential Treatment Program
Los Angeles CA Alcohol Drug Rehab is launching a residential treatment program for adults and adolescents looking to end their serious drug addiction problems in Los Angeles and surrounding cities in Southern California. So many individuals believe …
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