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Redskins Gamble on Rambo Despite Their Own Substance Abuse Problems
In reality, the Redskins should have been the last team to draft a high-profile player with a substance abuse history considering what they have endured on this front dating back to August 2011. That's when third cornerback Phillip Buchanon was … Read more on CBS Local

Bradley Cooper 'books cookery lessons from Gordon Ramsay' for new movie 'Chef'
The Silver Linings Playbook actor has recently signed a deal to star as fictional chef Adam Jones, who blows his early potential with drink and drug abuse, only to sober up and set his sights on attaining three Michelin stars. Director John Wells … Read more on NME.com

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New Online Resource Helps People Overcome Marijuana Abuse with an Online …
Cannabis Quitter is a new website for online drug rehabilitation groups. Cannabis Quitter serves as a caring service for recovering drug addictions or abuse with marijuana. People who are involved with drug abuse or drug addictions can go to the … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Drug Court gives grads second chance at life
Evans said through the help of the program, he is now able to see his past drug use as a disease that he was able to overcome by his own choices. “One of the things I learned is that my addiction was an obsessive-compulsive disorder,” he said. “It's … Read more on Effingham Daily News

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Question by Dan W: Can i become a councilor with a GED?
Well i am wondering if you can become a councilor for drug abuse if you only have a GED, because i was addicted to methamphetamine, marijuana, inhalants, and alcohol for about five years of my life and luckily i got myself help and have been clean for about 2 years now and i would really like to help people overcome the demons i also faced trying to become clean, any help would be wonderful. Thanks for any feed back.

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Answer by jannsody
Congratulations on having almost two years of sobriety! With regard to becoming a substance abuse counselor, I believe that most with a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) have a master’s degree which takes about six years of college, if attending on a full-time basis. There are different levels of training for addictions counseling, but most jobs prefer those with a master’s degree.    Read more...

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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Jumps 33% – Alcoholism – About.com
The prescription drug abuse epidemic in the United States has begun to affect our children as a new national survey shows a 33% increase in prescription drug use by teens since 2008. Unfortunately, the experts say, parents may be playing a role in … Read more on About – News & Issues

Retired city police officer gives talk on teen drug use
Steve Arnold, a retired Portsmouth police officer and former member of the N.H. attorney general's Drug Task Force, gave a talk about teen drug use and drug trends at the Serenity Cafe at Foyes Corner. Arnold's experience spans decades and his … Read more on Seacoastonline.com

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Alarming Number of Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs—Novus Detox Says …
Being a teenager can be a confusing time for many, and some teens suffer from low self-esteem. This can cause teens to participate in drug use, just to feel accepted. For Ally, a 20-year-old recovering drug addict, prescription drugs were everything. Read more on PR Web (press release)

Teen Talk, April 25, 2013: Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse
The incidence of teen fatalities in the 15 -19 year age category has increase more than 80% in the last ten years. When abused, prescription drugs can be addictive and can put teens at risk for other adverse effects, including overdose when taken with … Read more on WTXL ABC 27

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Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse by Teens Up 33 Percent, According to New …
Help both teens and parents understand the real risks associated with Rx abuse with “The Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse.” This pamphlet offers a straightforward overview of the many hazards associated with the most commonly abused Rx drugs, and … Read more on PR Web (press release)

'We cannot keep silent anymore,' say advocates against heroin abuse
Campbell County Drug-Free Alliance and several community agencies provided pamphlets and cards on tables outside the meeting so that people could seek help and learn more. “I think this is incredible,” said Jason Merrick, chairman of People Advocating … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Fighting crime together
“We have just launched our campaign against rape, crime, teenage pregnancies and drug abuse. Our launch has been … He and other ANC leaders distributed pamphlets and erected posters that urged communities to stage an aggressive fight against crime. Read more on The New Age Online    Read more...