Posts Tagged ‘High school’
I-Team: Drug Addict Roamed Hospital for Days, Police Say
I-Team: Drug addict roamed hospital for days, police say
LAS VEGAS – A drug addict roamed around Summerlin hospital for four days before employees finally stopped him, according to a police report obtained by the I-Team. Metro police say a former hospital employee with a drug habit was so desperate for his …
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The Daily Love Founder Mastin Kipp Talks Overcoming Drug Addiction
"In Hollywood, there's a certain type of lifestyle that comes up – sex, drugs, and rock and roll – and it was a lot of fun, until it wasn't a lot of fun," he told HuffPost Live's Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani. "Some people have Starbucks," he continued …
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Guest Column : We Must Reduce Stigma With Substance Abuse
Guest Column : We must reduce stigma with substance abuse
A few weeks back I wrote a column comparing the negative effects of marijuana and alcohol. Citing empirical evidence, I concluded that marijuana is safer than alcohol. Apparently, my comments were mistakenly interpreted by some readers to mean that, …
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Protecting Youths Against Substance Abuse
Fairfax County's Unified Prevention Coalition sponsored a forum on the effects of substance abuse on the county's middle and high school children. The resource fair and panel discussion was led by parents, young adults and professionals from the …
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An issue that will be back [commentary]
Legalization of marijuana (or any other social intoxicant) doesn't change the health effects of substance abuse, but it does tend to shift the problem away from the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, it doesn't shift it anywhere that's better …
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State Rep. Ron Hood “Start Talking!” PSA
State Rep. Ron Hood “Start Talking!” PSA – State Representative Ron Hood and Mental Health and Addiction Services Director, Tracy Plouck’s public service announcement about Start Talking!, a youth dru…
Advocates call for more painkiller restrictions
BOSTON — Drug abuse prevention groups, state lawmakers and organized labor leaders rallied outside the Massachusetts Statehouse on Tuesday to call for more restrictions on a powerful new painkiller. The rally, which drew more than 150 people, came …
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Drug Recognition Expert to Talk Prevention With Parents at High School
Oftentimes diagnosing a person's addiction to drugs and alcohol can come too late, and the focus shift has moved to prevention, namely how to interpret the behavior someone who is using drugs and paraphernalia associated with those drugs. Sponsored by …
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Paroled ‘Sopranos’ Actor Discusses Drug Addiction – ABC News
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 … Lillo Brancato discusses the dangers of drug addiction Ex-'Sopranos' actor Lillo Brancato Jr. talks drug addiction |
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 |
Home Drugs Test Kits – Drug Tests for Home
Home Drugs Test Kits – Drug Tests For Home – Home drugs tests advice at http://www.drug-aware.com. What exactly are home drug testsand exactly how do they work? Well, quite simply home drugs screening i…
San Marin High School to host forum on teen alcohol, drug abuse
The nonprofit Novato Blue Ribbon Coalition for Youth, a leader in the effort to cut teen alcohol and drug abuse, will be participating in a Parent Forum at San Marin High School's gym from 6 to 8 p.m. May 13. The event is open to all Novato parents and …
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Unwanted, Unused Drugs Easy to Dispose of With County Program
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