substance abuse

Lancashire Drugs Education Programme to Be Launched by Amy Winehouse

Lancashire drugs education programme to be launched by Amy Winehouse

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

The scheme aims to raise teenagers' awareness of drug and alcohol misuse and help reduce substance abuse in young people. … “Parents… Continue reading

Jim Kenyon: Reefer Madness in Vermont, New Hampshire Approaches to Pot

Jim Kenyon: Reefer Madness in Vermont, New Hampshire Approaches to Pot

Filed under: drug addiction treatment facilities

“I am a big fan of (substance abuse) treatment. I am absolutely not a fan of legalization,” responded Saffo, who later told me… Continue reading

Dangers of Prescriptiondrugabuse Preached to West Jessamine Students

Dangers of prescriptiondrugabuse preached to West Jessamine students

Filed under: prescription drug addiction

Sarah Shay died in 2006 at the age of 19 from a prescription-drug overdose, and Dr. Shay was in Jessamine County along with… Continue reading

CRC Health Group Recognized for Best Practices

CRC Health Group Recognized for Best Practices

Filed under: drug abuse treatment association

TALLAHASSEE, FL–(Marketwire – Mar 26, 2013) – CRC Health Group has been recognized by MHCA (Mental Health Corporations of America) for Best Practices in client satisfaction with… Continue reading

Survey: Drug & Alcohol Use Among Young People

Survey: Drug & Alcohol Use Among Young People

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

“Of these, 52.3% reported using energy drinks, 25.2 % alcohol, 15.3% inhalants, 3.4 % cigarettes, and 0.5% other drugs. Prevalence of use of most substances increases… Continue reading

Sociologists Find Treatment Works, but Only for Urban Parolees

Sociologists Find Treatment Works, but Only for Urban Parolees

Filed under: drug abuse treatment cost analysis program

Substance abuse treatment is the most common type of assistance for offenders, followed by programs that help improve cognitive and decision-making skills. Although… Continue reading