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Speaker shares story of accident that changed his life
Filed under: army substance abuse program

December is recognized as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. The Army Substance and Abuse Program hosted a National 3D Prevention Month presentation Dec. 12 at Barlow Theater with Estes as the guest speaker. The resiliency he …
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Participants don ugly sweaters for run
Filed under: army substance abuse program

The Army Substance and Abuse Program hosted an Ugly Sweater Run/Walk Dec. 18 at Custer Hill Golf Course. The event was part of a campaign for creating awareness about December's National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. About 100 …
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Alcohol Awareness Month PSA

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and Fort Hood’s Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) has events throughout the month to promote safety and increase awareness.

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Video features people involved in missions in Belize talking about the issue of dependency.

 

Some boys see opportunity at Rubenstein Juvenile Center
Filed under: substance abuse assessment

Cadets will undergo a risk assessment, which looks at the current charges, past charges, behavior, past placements, substance abuse history, mental health, overall attitude and cadets' willingness to change. Bond said they also look to see if possible …
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Is Portland 'too attractive' to homeless people?
Filed under: substance abuse assessment

The overall number also includes those who stayed in designated shelters for families, teens and those in mental health or substance abuse programs in the city. The adults who don't fit at the Oxford Street shelter, which is … in addition to …
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K of C cosponsors substance–abuse awareness poster contest
Filed under: substance abuse information

Vergennes — The Vergennes Knights of Columbus and the Vergennes Community Action Group are sponsoring its Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest for children from age 8 to 14. The goal of this educational art contest is to allow young people the …
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Latest report on Alamance County residents' health yields few surprises
Filed under: substance abuse information

The report provides updates on health statistics and information on progress in priority areas as determined in the 2011 Community Health Assessment. Community health priorities highlighted in the report include obesity, substance abuse, mental health …
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Good Medicine: Drug Abuse and Addictions

Peter Lund, MD, discusses signs of substance abuse and how to get help.

 

Mental Health First Aid addressing problems
Filed under: signs of substance abuse

Called Mental Health First Aid, it is a program that is sweeping the country and the world as an effective means of identifying, understanding and responding to the warning signs of mental illness and substance abuse, and Cheaha Regional Mental Health …
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More teens smoke pot; fewer see great risk
Filed under: signs of substance abuse

That is worrisome, said Dr. Nora D. Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. People who were heavy marijuana users in their teens show signs of persistent cognitive impairment, and even have declines in their IQ, she said, citing new …
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New Haven service pays tribute to Newtown victims (video)
Filed under: substance abuse education

They were also there to raise awareness about the discrimination that often greets those who faced mental illness and/or substance abuse, although statistics show that half the population will experience a psychiatic disorder over a lifetime. They held …
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COMMENT: ROLLING STONES 50 & COUNTING TOUR
Filed under: substance abuse education

The wild man of a band that built its reputation on being wild, Richards somehow survived famous bouts of substance abuse — either by a miracle of science or by prayers for intercession to a departed rocker long deserving of beatification. He is …
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Integration Through Psychedelic Art, Music, and Creativity

Integration Through Psychedelic Art and Creativity – part of the Integration Video Series discussing ways to help integrate the entheogenic experience. Film by www.NeuroSoup.com    Read more...

Delaware troopers team up with retail giant to make donation
Filed under: substance abuse disorder

Over the weekend, Delaware State Troopers delivered bags of toys to children whose parents are dealing with substance abuse and addiction. In an effort to put smiles on some children's faces this holiday season, troopers teamed up with local Target …
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Alcohol abuse playing role in suicide
Filed under: substance abuse disorder

One of the statistics I have seen is that 90 percent of all people who die by suicide have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death. So, mental illness plays a major role in suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide. As …
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Rappahannock Area Community Services Board FY 2011 Video “RACSB Means…”

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