Fighting Wallingford Drug Abuse: Lawmakers Want Insurance Companies to …
Under the proposed legislation, the state's insurance department would have greater enforcement of federal regulations didcating that insurance companies provide coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment for young people at the same …
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Treating substance abuse alone helps patients with co-occurring psychosis
Patients with co-occurring substance use disorder and psychiatric disorders (SUD-PSY) may benefit from standard substance use disorder treatment, with the effects potentially lasting for several years, the results of a US study indicate. The study …
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HIV therapy just got easier: Fewer drugs may be needed for treatment …
A new multi-site study reveals patients with drug-resistant HIV can safely achieve viral suppression – the primary goal of HIV therapy – without incorporating the traditional class of HIV medications into their treatment regimen. Karen Tashima, M.D …
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California Community Leaders in Promoting Problem Gambling Awareness …
According to Sunnyo Pak, program director of UPAC's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Division, “Out of control gambling behavior can negatively affect family members, not just the gambler. The impact can be so devastating.” According to Myron Quon, …
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Department of Mental Health offers 'School for Addiction Professionals'
In an effort to help educate Mississippi's Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention Professionals about alcohol and drug abuse and prevention, the annual Mississippi School for Addiction Professionals, hosted by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health …
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Agencies targeting drug, alcohol abuse
“In order to ensure New Hampshire remains one of the nation's healthiest and safest states, we must prevent and treat alcohol and other drug misuse more effectively,” reads a statement from Hassan. “The Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse …
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Alcohol counseling may aid domestic abuse therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For heavy drinkers in treatment for domestic violence problems, an extra therapy session targeting alcohol abuse may help to speed overall improvement in violent behavior, according to a new study. Alcohol can lower …
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Question by Zugoo: Questions about drug abuse?
Hello, i have a project about drugs, but i need some questions to write about before i start.
Does anyone have any idea for some questions about how to fight drug abuse by teenagers?

Thank you!

Best answer:

Answer by Casey
Projects start with research.
Google ” Illegal drugs and teens”

or “Is marijuana addictive for some all or none.”

http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/bla…

http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/pot/f/mjp…

http://www.nida.nih.gov/infofacts/mariju…

http://www.5min.com/Video/Long-term-Affe…

Most Illegal Drug Users Are Employed
Other NSDUH findings included:
•Of unemployed adults, 18.5 are illicit drug users.
•Only 8.8 percent of full time employees are drug users.
•9.4 percent of part-time employees are drug users.
•Most illegal drug users (13.4 million) are employed.
•10.2 million people drive under the influence of drugs.
Sources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Results from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings” Sept. 6, 2007.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “New National Survey Reveals Drug Use Down Among Adolescents in U.S.” Sept. 6, 2007.

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“Should the marijuana law have a criminal charge applied if under 10 mgms., or should marijuana be decriminalized under 10 mgs – only getting a ticket like a traffic ticket?”

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New Adolescent Substance Abuse Programs
Dedicated to working for a drug-free Porter County, the Substance Abuse Council is a coalition of treatment facilities, education providers, members of the justice community and concerned citizens. A member of the Governor's Commission for a Drug Free …
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Substance abuse counselor planned for Keene High School
Kate McNally, program director for the Coalition for Tobacco-free Communities and chairwoman of the Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition, said several community groups are working to raise awareness about substance abuse, and schools are an …
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Gateway Unites Medicine and Therapy to Treat Drug Addiction
When medication assisted treatment is part of an integrated drug treatment program, the likelihood of a person staying in treatment and remaining drug free is increased. Treatment for dependency on opiates, alcohol or other substances can include the …
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Rose Hill, Massena Central partnering with goal of safe, drug–free schools
The school district's Safe and Drug Free Schools Committee — which includes residents, board of education members, administrators, nursing staff and guidance counselors – has recognized that helping students with possible drug and alcohol problems …
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