Drug prevention program starts for students in Elgin
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

Students get a lesson in addiction
The program was sponsored by Project 180, a student-led group whose purpose is to help teens learn more about alcohol and drug abuse. Darby and Alvarado were joined by Tyler Luedke, a substance abuse counselor at Libertas Treatment Centers in … Read more on Door County Advocate

Adderall Abuse Rising Among College Campuses
Even though Adderall abuse is a rising problem among college campuses, there are still ways students can go about their studies without taking the drug to focus." Heeney says, "Time management is one of the most simplest things…they are trying to get … Read more on Beartooth NBC

Group granted thousands of dollars to reduce drug use
The State of Texas has awarded the Communities Against Substance Abuse (CASA) Coalition in Willacy County a $ 150,000 grant to combat the growing use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs among youth. The five year grant will be used to educate the … Read more on KGBT-TV

Renz program offers substance abuse care for minority women
ELGIN — Renz Addiction Counseling Center has expanded substance abuse treatment services for minority women. With funding providing by a federal grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, minority women age 18 and over … Read more on Elgin Courier News

Liquor tax proposed by City Council to fund substance abuse recovery programs
“The neighborhoods in the City of Boston are experiencing the adverse effects of substance abuse and addictions which lead to an increase in crime; and, substance abuse prevention and treatment programs are important services that provide assistance to … Read more on Daily Free Press (subscription)

Help stop teen prescription drug misuse and abuse
Why are Iowa teens misusing and abusing prescription drugs? According to the 2012 national Partnership Attitudes Tracking Survey, teens are more apt to abuse prescription medicines than illicit drugs for a few reasons. Only 14 percent of parents warn … Read more on Iowa City Press Citizen

New Hunterdon program provides help to drug users
“This provides for an opportunity for us to interrupt a cycle of drug abuse,” said Readington Police Chief Sebastian Donaruma, who is president of the Hunterdon County Police Chiefs Association. “It's an opportunity that can not be ignored by law … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Soapbox: Take the time to help stop prescription drug abuse
Imagine filling Hughes Stadium to capacity eight times. Approximately that many people misused prescription drugs in Colorado last year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health … Read more on The Coloradoan

State grant to help local colleges with substance abuse prevention
Keene State College and Franklin Pierce University hope to improve the way they tackle alcohol and prescription drug abuse on their campuses thanks to a two-year state grant. The N.H. Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services awarded a $ 571,617 grant to … Read more on The Keene Sentinel

Question by utopian_wildfire: How can I stay straight edge(No alcohol, drugs, etc) without veering off the path?
I don’t do drugs, but I drink occasionally, and when I drink, I also eat badly. I want to stay straight edge and be healthy. I actually cut out alcohol, sugar, caffeine and white flour for a month, and felt great! Then I got into some weird mindset like I wanted to have fun and went out and bought the stuff to make sangria. I am 27, so its hard to socialize without drinking, but I try. Does anyone have any tips? And please don’t post comments belittling me because of my lifestyle, or calling me a crazy christian, because I am not a christian.

Best answer:

Answer by Save Darfur
Always just get water when you’re out, so instead of sipping alcohol without even thinking about it, you’ll just be drinking water. Good luck. 🙂

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Easthampton schools awarded 0000 grant to prevent teen substance abuse
EASTHAMPTON — The city schools have been awarded a four-year $ 500,000 teen substance abuse prevention grant by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Superintendent Nancy Follansbee said funds will be used to support the Easthampton … Read more on GazetteNET

Sultan students attend drug abuse prevention conference
Papers bearing the “Want More” logo of the Sultan High School's Youth Coalition are inscribed with the things Sultan students want, as part of an effort to help kids aspire to more than falling into drug or alcohol abuse. Photo by Chris Hendrickson … Read more on Monroe Monitor

'Seeing a future helps prevent addiction': Madahbee
UOI OFFICES (NIPISSING FN), ON, Nov. 18, 2013 /CNW/ – Anishinabek leaders can contribute to preventing drug abuse by helping youth to see future opportunities available to them. "We have a large youth population who have incredible opportunities … Read more on Canada NewsWire (press release)

Question by Sandy Bagelstein: Are there any certificates I can get along with my psychology degree?
I know you can get a suicide hotline “crisis prevention” certificate, but what else can you get!?
And you’re the top contributor?

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Answer by Yaku
you can get a bs diploma, 4 years

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Pitman to host drug abuse forum
According to the state Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, the number of New Jersey residents aged 18 to 25 who checked into treatment centers for heroin addiction rose by more than 12 percent between 2010 and 2011. Falling prices and easier access have … Read more on NJ.com

Substance–abuse prevention programs could return to Ontario County schools
HOPEWELL — A Geneva-based agency has received the go-ahead to run a substance-abuse prevention service in school districts, something Ontario County discontinued this year. At Wednesday's county Board of Supervisors' Health and Medical Services … Read more on Finger Lakes Times

Town gets 5K grant to battle substance abuse
The Wakefield Health Department recently announced that the town has received a $ 625,000 federal grant in support of Wakefield's substance abuse prevention coalition (WAKE-UP), whose goal is to combat substance abuse within the community. According … Read more on Wakefield Observer

Question by Captain Flatulence: Why is dependence on some drugs okay but not others?
Do not confuse “abuse” with “dependence.” Most folks think it’s no big deal if they take anti-depressants, cholesterol lowering drugs or high-blood pressure medications every day (dependence). But as soon as someone says they take Xanax or Valium or Vicodin everyday, there’s a whole different attitude about it.

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Answer by Pgh10
All drugs are not alike. Some drugs, such as aspirin, are milder than others. Many drugs are mind-altering, and therefore more dangerous. It is always best to have a doctor monitoring your useage, including over-the-counter drugs.

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Marijuana in Washington: Clark County's Prevent! works to stop drug abuse …
Slow Down!,” said Chavez, 32, a drug free communities co-coordinator for Prevent!, another name for the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Clark County. Prevent! steers youngsters away from alcohol and harder drugs. But the passage of Initiative … Read more on OregonLive.com

Elementary Students Pledge to Stop Drug Abuse
Organizers say its a week where students learn about drug abuse and how they can help stop drug abuse in their communities. The school kicked off the week with all students and staff taking a drug-free pledge and released red balloons as a symbol of … Read more on WHAG

For colleges, does drug testing really prevent drug use?
"Many schools continue to frame substance use by college students as an enforcement problem and therefore turn to policies such as drug testing as the solution," says Susan Foster, vice president and director of policy research and analysis at the … Read more on USA TODAY