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DHHS Invites Leaders To First Meeting of Crisis Solutions Coalition Dec. 9 …
Dave Richard, Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services, will hold a Twitter town hall on Monday, Dec. 2, to discuss and answer questions about the McCrory Administration's Crisis Solutions …
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Town gets 5K grant to battle substance abuse
Gil Kerikowske, director of the President's Office of National Drug Control Policy, said in the release that, “with the premise that local problems need local solutions, the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Program is designed to support communities as they …
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Utah may try to cut OD deaths with 'good Samaritan' law
But the measure was quickly shot down by the substance abuse and treatment community as likely to backfire, leading to even more deaths. —. New approach » Now Moss is back with a draft bill that has support of the treatment community, prosecutors and …
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Narconon Arrowhead Releases Illustrated Series on Addiction Booklet
If someone has never personally experienced the powerful effects of drug addiction, they may find it very difficult to understand why the individual would choose to continue a habit that is obviously causing them physical and emotional pain, and may …
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Question by Liz: I want to be a substance a buse director is the university of phoenix recognized? i just started?
I just started UOP for my Bachelors in Human Services Addiction. I am reading alot of bad reviews yet I am aware every place will have it’s bad reviews it’s up to the student but will my degree be recognized in the substance abuse treatment field? I do plan to volunteer and start now so I can work my way up and have experience once I graduate. I plan on getting my Masters as well I just need some feed back.

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Answer by Judy
UOP overall is not highly regarded. You might be better off getting your degree from a different school.

Answer by jannsody
Unfortunately, U of P is one of those private For-profit schools. Their course credits usually do NOT transfer to other schools, even though the school is regionally accredited as opposed to only nationally accredited.    Read more...

Documentary sheds light on prescription drug abuse among teens
According to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Idaho is 4th in the nation for non-medical prescription pain reliever abuse for ages 12 and older. Meaning only three states abuse prescriptions more than Idaho.
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Film puts spotlight on Vermont prescription drug problem
DUSTIN, A REAL person battling prescription drug addiction, is seen in the documentary film "The Hungry Heart," which will be screened to the public at three locations in Addison County next week. The film raises sobering truths about the increase of …
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Drug documentary promotes making good choices
You can either not start, or if you do, it's going to be a very hard addiction to stop," said Barber as she looked out at the silent, watchful students. Along with others in her documentary, Barber expressed her strong opinion in that marijuana is a …
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Mobile Health Encourages Drug Testing as PCP Emergency Department Visits Increases
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration releases a report stating that PCP related emergency department visits increased 400%. Mobile Health encourages employers to implement a drug testing policy to prevent workplace PCP use. (PRWeb November 29, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11377725.htm Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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