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US Attorney Announces Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force

US Attorney Announces Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force
Everyday, our local law enforcement agencies continue their war on drugs, and now, some departments are teaming up to help with that battle. The Mountain Region Drug and … "This drug task force plays into some of the… Continue reading

State’s Attorney Informs Students on Drug Abuse – Alton Telegraph

State’s Attorney informs students on drug abuse – Alton Telegraph

State's Attorney informs students on drug abuse
Alton Telegraph
HIGHLAND — Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons pulled no punches while addressing Highland High School students Friday morning about the dangers of drug abuse. “Don't lie to yourselves. Don't… Continue reading

Government Funds Drug Treatment Project for Youth in Conflict With the Law

Government Funds Drug Treatment Project for Youth in Conflict With the Law
… community workers and criminal justice personnel to: — assess the risks and needs of youth in conflict with the law, including assessment of substance abuse issues; — develop effective youth intervention plans; and — deliver drug treatment… Continue reading

Working Together to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Working Together to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
Recently, CVS Caremark identified physicians and prescribers who exhibited extreme patterns of prescribing of “high risk drugs” by studying their volume and share of prescriptions for high-risk drugs versus other providers in the same specialty and … drug abuse – Bing News

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Adults, Teens Find Lasting Sobriety at Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery

Adults, teens find lasting sobriety at Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery
Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC) is one of the few hospitals in the United States to partner with key community agencies to offer a transitional, substance abuse rehabilitation program tailored specifically for teens and young …… Continue reading

Minister Ambrose Co-Hosts Symposium on Prescription Drug Abuse

Minister Ambrose Co-Hosts Symposium on Prescription Drug Abuse
Minister of Health, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, co-hosted a symposium in Toronto today, attended by over 40 people, including officials from different levels of government, doctors, pharmacists, First Nations representatives, law enforcement … drug abuse – Bing News

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