Extent of Drug Abuse in Schools Revealed
Extent of drug abuse in schools revealed
A recent survey found that one in four young people in their teens and early 20s routinely … Children should not just be told to say no. They should be told why – how drugs affect not just your body but your social and economic future.’
drug abuse – Bing News
Confronting addiction: New England states fight drug abuse in different ways
AUGUSTA (AP) — In the rural towns and cities of northern New England, a rising drug-abuse problem is overwhelming law enforcement, affecting hundreds of infants each year and sparking calls to action by state leaders who say enough is enough. How to …
drug abuse – Bing News
In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot is Seen
With everyone from federal health officials to Queens doctors calling prescription drug abuse an epidemic, numerous efforts have been launched across the country to tackle the deeply embedded problem that has resulted in drug-induced fatalities …
drug abuse – Bing News
Northern New England tackles growing drug problem
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — In the rural towns and cities of northern New England, a rising drug-abuse problem is overwhelming law enforcement, affecting hundreds of infants each year and sparking calls to action by state leaders who say enough is enough.
Read more on Boston.com
In This State: Documentary and doctor 'star' delve into tragedy of drug use
“I am not an expert on drug addiction; I am not a brilliant doctor,” said Holmes over the phone, but he was astute enough to follow up when eight years ago a young man, who as a child had been one of his patients, entered Holmes' office to seek help …
Read more on vtdigger.org
Announcement of drug abuse screening grant swerves into politics
BURLINGTON — Gov. Peter Shumlin's announcement of a $ 10 million grant for substance abuse screening and intervention was hijacked by a litany of other issues. At a news conference Friday at the Community Health Center, reporters had few questions …
Read more on vtdigger.org
Find More Drug Abuse Information…