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Substance Abuse Prevention: Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Summit

Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Summit


 

Robertson wins Disney raffle at successful substance abuse prevention fair
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These participants targeted activities and assistance for the community, from providing alternative activities to substance abuse prevention to family support for substance users. General substance abuse prevention information was available for youth …
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Substance Abuse Courses: Henry Suspended for Substance Abuse Violation

Henry suspended for substance abuse violation
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has suspended crew chief Charles J. Henry for violating the substance abuse policy. Henry, who goes by Jerry, is crew chief for RSS Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He crew chiefed for Chris Jones on the …
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Modified sentence will allow former drug prosecutor to apply for substance
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A Clark County judge agreed to modify a sentence for David Schubert, a former drug prosecutor convicted of possessing cocaine, granting him the opportunity to apply to participate in a substance abuse program. Schubert, who fled to Mexico on Sept. 21 …
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Substance Abuse Training: CHC Hosts 'ASIST' Training

CHC hosts 'ASIST' training
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… Golf and Resort, completing the ninth ASIST training these past two years in the CNMI funded this month through the support of the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.
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Hazelden Partners with Inflexxion to Develop New Program for Adolescents in
Filed under: substance abuse training

With funding from a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) grant, "Staying Off Substances: A Tailored Early Recovery Program for Teens," Hazelden and Inflexxion are creating this new intervention program for adolescents in substance abuse treatment …
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Substance Abuse Training: Have You Seen the Pork That Has Been Identified in the Stimulus Bill?

Question by Obama – Wimp in the White House: Have you seen the pork that has been identified in the stimulus bill?
• $ 2 billion earmark to re-start FutureGen, a near-zero emissions coal power plant in Illinois that the Department of Energy defunded last year because it said the project was inefficient.

• A $ 246 million tax break for Hollywood movie producers to buy motion picture film.

• $ 650 million for the digital television converter box coupon program.

• $ 88 million for the Coast Guard to design a new polar icebreaker (arctic ship).

• $ 448 million for constructing the Department of Homeland Security headquarters.

• $ 248 million for furniture at the new Homeland Security headquarters.

• $ 600 million to buy hybrid vehicles for federal employees.

• $ 400 million for the Centers for Disease Control to screen and prevent STD’s.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation: Legislators, Community to Discuss 2013 Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Legislators, community to discuss 2013 mental health and substance abuse
Filed under: substance abuse rehabilitation

King County legislators and members of the community will come together to discuss the upcoming legislative session and the need to ensure critical funding for youth and adults who need mental health and substance abuse treatment services. King County …
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Perry, Dewhurst back drug tests for welfare applicants
Filed under: substance abuse rehabilitation

Senate Bill 11 would require applicants to the Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to undergo a drug test. If applicants fail the test, they would not be eligible to apply again for a full year, unless they attended a substance abuse …
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Teenage Substance Abuse: The Biology of Substance Abuse: What Parents of Teens Need to Know

The Biology of Substance Abuse: What Parents of Teens Need to Know


Mary Jeanne Kreek, Bruce McEwen, The Rockefeller University: In discussions about teenage drug use, the biological perspective is often overlooked. The emotional and psychological dimensions of substance abuse are intricately connected to genes and hormones that regulate the stress response and shape the developing brain. The Winter 2010 Parents & Science program featured MARY JEANNE KREEK, a pioneer in the study of addiction as a medical condition, and BRUCE S. MCEWEN, an authority on hormones and the nervous system.

 

Town Hall to Address Youth Drug and Alcohol Issues
Filed under: teenage substance abuse

It's no secret: Drugs and alcohol abuse among teens is a significant issue in Santa Cruz County. In an effort to combat this problem, Aptos High School administrators have enlisted the help of local experts and community groups to educate parents …
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