Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is how Americans are …
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Project to combat drug abuse helps Elgin schools
Project Towards No Drug Abuse (TND) continues at Elgin and Larkin High Schools. The 4th session begins with a discussion of the stages of chemical dependency and the effects on various aspects of life, including the family. 1) Experimentation …
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Drug abuse forum organized in Claremont, NH
CLAREMONT, N.H. (AP) — Law enforcement, community prevention and public health officials are getting together to hold a forum addressing drug abuse in Claremont, N.H. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, at the Common Man Restaurant …
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Drug use forum set for Woodstock
… County state's attorney and current senior policy and legal adviser for the state Department of Public Safety, will be the featured speaker. Sand is expected to talk about addiction and substance abuse issues and what the community can do to …
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Teen Drug Use Intervention Workshop Set for April 8
Offered for families of teens who may be experimenting or in a pattern of use with alcohol or drugs, the intent of this workshop is to educate parents about teens and drug use and offer ideas for support, intervention and treatment. This workshop is …
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