substance abuse

Addiction Informational DVD Available at Geauga County Public Library

Addiction informational DVD available at Geauga County Public Library

Filed under: drug addiction help recovery

3 event that included civic leaders, educators, law-enforcement officials, physicians, a recovering addict and a parent. … "We encourage everyone to inform themselves of the risks and consequences of drug use," said Library Director Deborah O'Connor.
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Kennedy family member on addictions, recovery

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Protective Communities May Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

Protective Communities may Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

Filed under: teen drug abuse

UNIVERSITY PARK – Living in a caring community may help curb teenage alcohol use, while hanging out with antisocial peers can have the opposite effect, according to Penn State researchers studying substance abuse patterns. The researchers evaluated …
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Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Protective Communities May Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

Protective Communities may Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens

Filed under: teen drug abuse

UNIVERSITY PARK – Living in a caring community may help curb teenage alcohol use, while hanging out with antisocial peers can have the opposite effect, according to Penn State researchers studying substance abuse patterns. The researchers evaluated …
Read more on Gant Daily

 

Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse

Filed under: teen drug abuse

What Factors Must Be Present in an Addiction Treatment Program Before It Can Be Considered Effective?

Question by dianna ns: What factors must be present in an addiction treatment program before it can be considered effective?
I don’t really know how to scrutinize treatment programs and I want to make sure that my friend who’s about to get herself rehabilitated gets what she needs out of the program.

Best answer:

Answer by allegra f
There are key principles that must form the basis of any addiction treatment program and these are the following:

Before You Get Surgery How Come You Have to Sign a Consent for HIV and Drug Abuse?

Question by HAKEEM: before you get surgery how come you have to sign a consent for HIV and drug abuse?
when i got surgery i had to sign a consent form bout hiv and drug abuse, why is that?

Best answer:

Answer by digitaladventuresinc
come on dude dont ask dumb questions…hiv form is because ur having surgery and dont you think your providers need to know. drug use form is for your own good becasue some of the medicines they use could interact with drugs you use…

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Prevention Connection: "Smart Pills" Invade the Classroom

Prevention Connection: "Smart Pills" Invade the Classroom

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Marilyn Belmonte is a teen substance abuse prevention expert who founded Healthy Outcomes, Inc., a non-profit organization, that helps communities to reduce underage drinking and teen drug use. Marilyn is a Co-Chairperson of the Drug and Alcohol Task …
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Study: Binge Eating Could Lead To Teen Drug Use

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