Obama on Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Today, too many Americans face futures limited by substance use, which threatens health, safety, and academic performance. Substance use disorders are linked to crime, motor vehicle crashes, and fatalities. This month, we recognize substance abuse … Read more on Hudson Valley Press

Local Coalition Receives 5000 Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Grant
The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) was awarded a grant in the amount of $ 625,000 by the Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC) to continue to involve and engage the local community to prevent substance use … Read more on Alexandrianews.org

Free drug take-back can prevent abuse, theft
Authorities said the purpose of the drug take-back program is to prevent pill abuse and theft by giving people an opportunity to safely dispose of potentially dangerous medications, said Deputy Les Garcia, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Office. The … Read more on Stockton Record

COMMENTARY: DEA is stopping drug flow
The societal costs of drug abuse and addiction in the U.S. far outweigh the price we pay for law enforcement and would eliminate any additional tax revenue. For example, about 75 percent of children in foster care are placed there because of parental … Read more on Monitor