How Social Media Can Help Prevent Substance Abuse

How Social Media Can Help Prevent Substance Abuse
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By Joseph Wenzel IV When it comes to trying to curtail underage drinking and substance abuse, it can be effective to communicate with the audience in its own language and sometimes talk with your hands. Facebooks messages and Twitter tweets enable …
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Most alcohol, drug abuse starts in teen years-study
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Some 16 percent were abusing drugs by the age of 18. "It's in adolescence that the onset of substance abuse disorders occurs for most individuals," said lead author Joel Swendsen, director of research at the National Center of Scientific Research in …
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More women vets are homeless, but housing scarce
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After substance abuse led to legal troubles, she was referred to a veterans service center in Nashville, which runs the women's transitional house. She's found women who understand her. "When I hear their stories, it relates to me, right on point.
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Alcohol Awareness Month observed in April
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Every year, during the month of April, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) observes National Alcohol Awareness Month to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and to encourage people to make healthy, safe choices.
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John Austin Pena Primary Care & Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Ribbon Cutting


October 4, 2011 John Austin Pena Primary Care & Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Ribbon Cutting. Produced by Hidalgo County Public Affairs

 

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