North Adams Vigil Brings Drug Prevention Groups Together
The vigil, to be held at the Noel Field walking track beginning at 7 p.m., is a kick off of sorts to call attention to the groups started locally within the last year to combat substance abuse, Mayor Richard Alcombright told the City Council on Tuesday … Read more on iBerkshires.com

County's Substance Abuse Prevention Group to Host Forum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The recently formed Berkshire Opioid Abuse and Prevention Collaborative is hosting a community forum on prescription drugs and heroin abuse on Oct. 30 from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Ralph Froio Senior Center, 330 North St., … Read more on iBerkshires.com

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

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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

First Person – Mario on Youth Substance Abuse Prevention: 'I Work Hard As Hell'
"Mario, why did you start your own charity, The Mario Do Right Foundation?" "Why are you so passionate about helping kids stay away from illegal drug use?" "Why do you even care about the streets?" "You've sold millions of records and traveled the …
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Catoosa Prevention Initiative holds prescription drug abuse workshop
The Catoosa Prevention Initiative (CaPI) is a community movement dedicated to helping teens and children avoid problems related to underage drinking and prescription drug abuse and misuse, according to the organizations website. The movement focuses …
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Fairport district hires new substance abuse prevention coordinator
The Fairport Central School District has selected Kathy Steblen to serve as the district's new drug/substance abuse prevention coordinator, effective Aug. 1. She replaces Angel Curley, who retired from the position after a 30-year career in June …
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Carteret starts prescription abuse prevention initiative
Educational efforts have also included Dr. Kerry Willis of East Carteret Family Medicine and the Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention. Through the M.E.D.S. program, the message is going out through television and social media. The sheriff's …
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Walk for drug awareness , prevention
Kim's Walk 2013: Nearly 150 showed to raise drug awareness and prevention Saturday at the third annual Kim's walk in downtown Marion. Walkers stopped at a memory tree in honor of Kimberly Hamm and decorated it with colorful beads before finishing …
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New Substance Abuse Prevention Campaign Focuses on Alcoholism
CHICAGO, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — More individuals than the entire population of Illinois, or 14 million American adults, meet the criteria for alcohol abuse or alcohol dependency, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health …
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Mayor Rob Ford calls alcohol abuse report 'an outright lie'
… battled alcohol abuse an “outright lie.” Ford made the comments at a city hall ceremony Tuesday after presenting the “key to the city” to boxing legend George Chuvalo, 75, who warns students about the evils of substance abuse that have plagued his …
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Can alcohol and drug abuse clinician skills be assessed over the phone?
BUFFALO, N.Y. –There is a growing trend to make clinical training available to alcohol and drug abuse treatment professionals via the Internet and through distance learning. It is cost effective and can deliver training in current evidence-based …
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Delray Recovery Center Now Offers Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
Delray Recovery Center is a Florida facility that offers individualized treatment plans for drug addiction, alcohol addiction, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. The first step of most addiction treatment programs is purging the substance …
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New Substance Abuse Prevention Campaign Focuses on Alcoholism
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment is Illinois' largest provider of substance abuse treatment, providing services for adults and adolescents at treatment centers throughout the state. Gateway Foundation is licensed by the state of Illinois and …
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