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Seminar arms parents with knowledge to detect drug abuse in kids – WKBN.com
In an effort to educate the public about the drug abuse crisis plaguing many communities in Ohio, the St. Clair Township Police Department hosted a collaborative seminar at Beaver Local High School.
Macklemore shows harsh reality of prescription drug abuse in new video – Fox News
Hip-hop artist Macklemore paints a stark and moving picture of his personal struggle with prescription drug abuse, which mirrors a nationwide epidemic. See his new music video for his new song “Drug Dealer.”
CADC produces drug prevention video for parents – nwitimes.com
Parents share stories about how drug abuse affected their families in a new video released online last week. The video opens with family photos of Manda Spitler as a baby with the audio recording of her father’s 911 call.
Drug Addiction and the Case for Medication-Assisted Treatment – vnews.com
Buprenorphine, an artificial opioid that has been available for more than a decade, has emerged as the not-so-secret weapon in the fight against opiate abuse. Those who prescribe buprenorphine have made “pioneering contributions to addiction treatment.
Filmmakers tackle prescription drug abuse, called “Life Prescribed” – themorningsun
The director and writer of a new Michigan-made short film say their personal battles with addiction provided perspective in creating “Life Prescribed.” The red-carpet, public premiere of “Life Prescribed”.
Athletes deserve second chance post-drug abuse – technicianonline.com
It seems like athletes have a way of abusing illicit drugs or alcohol without facing major consequences. Players of all sports continue to violate both league rules and the law and are faced with insignificant fines and short suspensions.
UMSL PD, DEA Combat Prescription Drug Abuse on Campus – The Current
UMSL PD, DEA Combat Prescription Drug Abuse on CampusThe CurrentHowever, prescription pills carry a high risk of death and dependency according to “Use as Directed,” a pamphlet published by Partners in Prevention in connection with the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Officer Brian Clements, Crime …and more »
Alcohol and drug abuse increases risk of schizophrenia: study – CTV News
New research has found that alcohol, cannabis and other illicit drugs can increase the risk of developing schizophrenia six-fold later in life.
Call for Decriminalization of Personal Use of Illegal Drugs in US – voanews.com
A new report by prominent rights groups calls for the decriminalization of possession and personal use of all illicit drugs in the United States, concluding that enforcement of drug laws has unjustifiably ripped families apart.
Drug Abuse Rates Nearly Double In LGBT Community – NewNowNext
A new report from the U.S. government indicates lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are much more likely to experience substance abuse than heterosexuals.
Red Ribbon Week marks battle against drug abuse
Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally tortured and murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico.