Public Invited to Meeting on Knox Cty. Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force. Parents, teens and interested professionals are invited to a meeting on the formation of a Knox County Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, on Thursday, March 13 (snow date March 20), at Rockland City Hall, … Read more on Freepress Online

New coalition to tackle youth drug abuse in Winona County
The coalition, the Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, is applying for a multi-year federal grant based on a model that has been in place in nearby Goodhue County for a year. The purpose is to bring abuse-prevention services together … Read more on Winona Daily News

Question by Renegado: How does alcohol reduce the inhibitions?

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Answer by allstarlight
Because as you get intoxicated your high and you dont care about little details as much. Like maybe you dont know this guy and probably wouldnt want too etc etc.

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New campus coalition for alcohol, drug abuse prevention formed
As a result of the funding, Student Wellness and Health Promotion launched initiatives that support the six prevention strategies established by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention: information dissemination, education, alternative activities … Read more on University of Delaware

Hanley Center Committee Members Gather to Plan 19th Annual Family Picnic …
Hanley Center is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center established by the Hanley family as a community resource nearly 30 years ago. Mary Jane and Jack Hanley started with the goal of bringing quality substance abuse treatment to the … Read more on The Pineapple Newspaper

West Virginia prepares to offer community-based substance abuse treatment
… this community-based approach statewide over time. Among its numerous provisions, Justice Reinvestment recommended increasing rehabilitation services for offenders who show a high risk for reoffending and a need for substance abuse treatment … Read more on State Journal

MATForce named Anti-Drug Coalition of the Year
MATForce received top national honors as Coalition of the Year from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). MATForce received its award before an audience of more than 2,500 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists from … Read more on Prescott Daily Courier

Upper Merion CAST Community Mobilizer attends forum on reducing youth drug …
Susan Shelton, Community Mobilizer for the Upper Merion Area Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST)is shown in Washington, D.C., where she joined more than 2,500 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from throughout the … Read more on The Times Herald

Teens Who Consume Energy Drinks Are At Higher Risk Of Substance Abuse
Teens who constantly crack open a Red Bull or Monster energy drink could be at a higher risk of using alcohol and drugs, according to a new study published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. The energy drink industry has grown immensely over the … Read more on RedOrbit

Barnstable Youth Commission takes on teen drug use
Barnstable Youth Commission members (from left) Samuel Spillane,16, Elizabeth Ells,17, and Nicole Neville,17, and Barnstable detective Reid Hall answer questions about drugs and alcohol in the school with the Community Network of Cape Cod at the … Read more on Capecodonline

Question by srsly: What are some controversial issues with prescription drug abuse?

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Answer by jigsaw
some people like to take drugs just for no other reason than to feel good, and for some reason a lot of people feel we need to do whatever it takes to prevent this from happening….

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Maine weighs wider use of drug that prevents overdose deaths
Maine's failing to prevent drug deaths by limiting distribution of a medication that counteracts overdoses and punishing those who call 911 to report overdoses, according to a recent analysis. But new legislation could change the state's approach. The … Read more on Bangor Daily News

Narconon Fresh Start Leading the Way in Drug Education and Prevention
Taking pride in using all resources currently available to him, Mr. Jesse Crosby knows how valuable drug education and prevention are for young people today. Experiencing the destruction of drug abuse first hand, Mr. Crosby exhibits the passion … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Help fight drug abuse: PM
He said parents should be sensitive to any negative behaviour changes in their children, so that early prevention could be done as drug abuse usually begins at home. He said Universiti Utara Malaysia's research on the economic cost involved concerning … Read more on The Sun Daily

Drug prevention program starts at Elgin and Larkin high schools
Elgin and Larkin high schools, in partnership with Elgin Gang/Drug Task Force and Renz Addiction Counseling Center Prevention staff, began implementing a substance abuse prevention program for all freshman students. The prevention program, Project … Read more on Reflejos

Preventing substance abuse
30 at the Warwick Reformed Church, as it seeks to help parents, merchants, educators, law enforcement, clergy and other concerned citizens prevent substance abuse by youth. Peer pressure and parents. Working with the police department and emergency … Read more on The Warwick Advertiser

Drug abuse prevention program being launched
There's a new drug abuse prevention initiative coming out of Columbus, and Clermont County Sheriff A.J. “Tim” Rodenberg says that it's a program he supports. The initiative is called “Start Talking!” and is a prevention-focused program designed to … Read more on The Clermont Sun

Warren gets 5000 federal substance abuse prevention grant
With substance abuse among youth throughout the United States a growing problem, the federal government is looking for ways to stem the tide. In an effort to fight this issue, dozens of long-term grants have been awarded to organizations near and far. Read more on The Warren Reporter