drug abuse

Teens May Be Boozing Less but Now They're Abusing the Prescription Drugs Found

Teens may be boozing less but now they're abusing the prescription drugs found
Though overall teen drug use is down nationwide, more teens abuse prescription drugs than any other illicit drug, except marijuana. Teens are abusing prescription drugs because they're easy to get and they're often free. You're probably… Continue reading

Simsbury Created Committee to Address Mental Health, Drug Abuse – Hartford Courant

Simsbury Created Committee To Address Mental Health, Drug Abuse – Hartford Courant

Simsbury Created Committee To Address Mental Health, Drug Abuse
Hartford Courant
SIMSBURY — A new committee is forming in town that joins the town, the board of education, clergy and the community together to address mental health and… Continue reading

Philip Seymour Hoffman Death Comes Amid Rise in Heroin Abuse, Trafficking

Philip Seymour Hoffman death comes amid rise in heroin abuse, trafficking
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The apparent heroin overdose death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman comes amid a sharp rise in trafficking of the illegal narcotic across the U.S.-Mexico border in recent years and growing abuse of… Continue reading

HUMAN SERVICES CALENDAR

HUMAN SERVICES CALENDAR
The Community Guidance Center now has certified application counselors to help individuals applying for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (7240 465-5576. • The Habitat for … Read more on Indiana Gazette

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2 W.Va. Agencies Join Lawsuit Against Drug Company

2 W.Va. agencies join lawsuit against drug company
DHHR would use any settlement money or jury awards to help children and families affected by prescription drug abuse, and "alleviate the financial burden of West Virginia to address substance abuse," Adler said. The prescription drug problem has … Read more on… Continue reading

SALINE: First Meeting for Drug Abuse Task Force to Be Scheduled Soon – Heritage Newspapers

SALINE: First meeting for drug abuse task force to be scheduled soon – Heritage Newspapers

SALINE: First meeting for drug abuse task force to be scheduled soon
Heritage Newspapers
Others serving on the task force will include: Joel Benedeck, school social worker; Therese Doud, substance abuse coordinator for Washtenaw County… Continue reading