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Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse?
Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse? THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A single question may help doctors determine whether a patient has a drug or alcohol problem and the level of abuse, a new study suggests. Keep it simple …
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Drug Testing Does Not Deter Substance Abuse in High School
(HealthDay News) – The perception of student drug testing does not appear to reduce substance use in high school, according to research published in the January issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Sharon R. Sznitman, PhD, of the …
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Differences Between US Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities That Do and Do …
Those that offered such services were more likely than those that did not to treat clients with co-occurring disorders. Principal-components analysis reduced eight treatment approaches to two factors: psychosocial services and traditional substance …
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Less access to substance abuse facilities in South, Midwest
Janet R. Cummings of Emory University in Atlanta and colleagues used data from the 2009 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services file and the 2011-12 Area Resource file to examine county-level substance use disorder facility availability, …
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Assessing and Diagnosing Substance Abuse Disorders Part 2 –

Teens and pot use: Parents, here's what you need to talk about
When pot use interferes with daily life, those effects point to the drug's addictive qualities, says Riggs, who recently appeared on “The Dr. Oz Show” to talk about the topic. She suggests asking these questions: “Does a person have difficulty cutting …
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Marijuana use rising among teens
Did we really believe the loosening of restrictions on marijuana sales, possession, and use – including those related to “medicinal marijuana” – were to have no effect on those we have worked so hard to protect from the ravages of substance use …
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Office of National Drug Control Policy Awards 5000 to Porter County …
“America's families, schools, places of worship, healthcare providers, community centers, and other civic organizations all play an essential role in helping our youth avoid illicit substance use. SAMHSA's partnership with the Office of National Drug …
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Goals, Proposals Set at Substance Abuse Forum
Sullivan Police Lt. Patrick Johnson, left, and Chief George Counts attended a crime and substance abuse summit held Friday, Jan. 10, at East Central College. The summit was sponsored by the Foundations of Franklin County as an opportunity for community …
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New Generation Rx Online Game Teaches Teens about Prescription Drug Abuse
NDFW is a health observance week for teens that aims to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse through community-based events and educational activities on the Web, on television, and through contests. "We were thrilled to bring together a trauma …
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GUEST OPINION: It takes a community to prevent youth substance abuse
The prevention of youth substance use is a community effort: To that end, the Tiverton Prevention Coalition, Tiverton School Department, Tiverton Police Department and many community organizations including local churches combine efforts to ensure safe …
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OP-ED: Reducing Youth Crime by Treating Substance Abuse
Their six-step model tracks various phases of youth involvement with the justice system and brings together “judges, probation officers, substance abuse treatment professionals and community members” to provide the services that kids need to address …
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GUEST OPINION: It takes a community to prevent youth substance abuse – Fall River Herald News

GUEST OPINION: It takes a community to prevent youth substance abuse Fall River Herald News Understanding youth substance use rates is more complicated than a quick look at survey results. A recent article in a local news site indicated higher than average youth substance use in Tiverton. The fact is those reported results were based on six …

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Officers knew of Huerta drug issues – Durham Herald Sun

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Read more... Officers knew of Huerta drug issues Durham Herald Sun Radio chatter from the early morning of Nov. 19 indicates the police officers who dealt with Jesus Huerta were alert to his possible drug use and involvement in property crimes. But even though one of the officers who found him had crisis-intervention … and more »