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Getting control of substance abuse – Virginia Gazette

Getting control of substance abuse Virginia Gazette According to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as …

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Adena awarded grant to fight prescription drug abuse – The Pike County Daily

Adena awarded grant to fight prescription drug abuse The Pike County Daily CHILLICOTHE — Adena Health System has been awarded a $ 13,567 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation's Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse Prevention Grant Program. Cardinal Health Foundation has awarded more than $ 350,000 to 26 non-profit … and more »

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Shadid Divorce Records Claim Drug Use, Abusive Behavior – news9.com KWTV    Read more...

Drug spike in county comparable to increased use nationwide
The most recent data collected in a survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that in 2011 more than 22 million Americans had abused an illicit drug within a 30-day period of when the survey was conducted, …
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Guest Voice of Nancy Starr: How to prevent drug, alcohol abuse
Statistics from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's 2011 survey found that almost 61 percent of college students drink, whereas for young adults not enrolled in college, the drinking rate is 52 percent. (Erie Times …
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'Agents of change' educate on prescription drug abuse
ETSU pharmacy students shared testimonies of Rx drug abuse with students at Indian Trail Intermediate school Tuesday. Pharmacy student Jake Peters talks with the students during the presentation. (Lee Talbert/Johnson City Press) …
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Scituate Town Hall: New position tackles substance abuse
Annmarie Galvin, Co-Chair of Scituate FACTS (Families, Adolescents and Communities Together against Substances) Coalition, has been brought onboard as the Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, a new position with the town. According to Scituate …
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Illegal drug use continues to rise in Fayette County – Uniontown Herald Standard

Illegal drug use continues to rise in Fayette County Uniontown Herald Standard Fayette County District Attorney Jack R. Heneks Jr. speaks with Assistant District Attorney Anthony S. Iannamorelli Jr. at the Fayette County Courthouse. Heneks believes that “trying to get these drug users into rehab will certainly be cheaper than … and more »

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Dr. Oz talks drug abuse and fitness with Mary J. Blige, dishes PMS relief – Examiner.com

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Read more... Dr. Oz talks drug abuse and fitness with Mary J. Blige, dishes PMS relief Examiner.com Singer Mary J. Blige opened up about her harrowing alcohol and drug abuse on the Dec. 16 episode of the Dr. Oz Show. Blige, 42, told Dr. Oz she struggled with alcoholism and cocaine addiction for many years before embracing the healthy lifestyle she … and more »

Louisville businessman’s Pill Guard touted as new weapon against prescription … – The Courier-Journal

Louisville businessman's Pill Guard touted as new weapon against prescription … The Courier-Journal Roger Hayes, CEO of Pillguard, is marketing a new pill dispenser that is designed to reduce prescription drug abuse. The device can hold up to 60 pills and can only be accessed with a PI. Hayes would like to move production of the device to Kentucky.

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Long Beach Substance Abuse Foundation offers hope to addicts – Long Beach Press-Telegram

Read more... Long Beach Substance Abuse Foundation offers hope to addicts Long Beach Press-Telegram Kathy and Arthur Romo met at the Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach and have been married since 2004. Kathy is the executive director. Arthur is the marketing director. Long Beach Calif. Thursday December 5, 2013. Stephen Carr — Staff …

Smokers Can Quit While Being Treated for Stimulant Addiction
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that in 2008, 63% of people with substance use disorders also reported tobacco use. However, most substance abuse treatment programs do not address smoking cessation due to …
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Mountainside Reveals the Truths Behind 10 Addiction Myths
Myth #3 – All Addictions are Treated the Same. Every case of addiction is different, as is every client. A treatment program needs to be custom tailored to the individual's needs in order to have the greatest potential for success. To effectively treat …
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For Those You Love – The Watershed Addiction Treatment Program – Ashley shares how the demons of addiction took over her life, but now she has her family back. She has her life back. Free 24 hour help line (888) 629-8069 A…    Read more...