A Call to Action for Volunteers for to Help “at-risk” Teens in Houston Texas.
A call to action for volunteers for to help “at-risk” teens in Houston Texas. — http://www.nurturingdreams.org – Patricia Franklin of Nurturing Dreams Foundation really let me know that her organization needs volunteers to help support “…
Dazed and Confused: Houston rebel reflects on the marijuana movie that …
In the unlikely event you need further proof that time flies — sometimes, at warp speed — consider this: Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater's 1993 comedy-drama about teenage life in 1976 Austin, is now old enough to qualify as a full-fledged …
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Covanta Program Offers Safe Pharmaceutical Disposal
Covanta program offers safe pharmaceutical disposal
Covanta launched its Prescription for Safety program in 2010 to help combat prescription drug abuse and water and wastewater pollution linked to discarded pharmaceuticals. Since that time, Covanta plants nationwide have safely disposed of more than one …
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Teen Rehab Center Three Stones Wellness Addresses Teen Addiction and …
If we can help young people break the cycle of substance abuse on a deep level, not only do we bring healing to that individual, we also prevent adult addiction and abuse. Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) November 07, 2013. Three Stones Wellness, an …
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What Addiction Experts Are Saying About Rob Ford's Crack Cocaine Admission
What addiction experts are saying about Rob Ford's crack cocaine admission
“Crack is one of the most highly addictive drugs out there and it is a stimulant,” Robin Haslam, director of programming at Addiction Canada, told Global News' The Morning Show. Story continues below. He said that at the centre, counsellors are rarely …
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'Flesh-eating' drug reported in area
Dr. Abhin Singla, director of addiction services at Presence St. Joseph Hospital, last week reported treating five people with signs of addiction to krokodil, an injected drug that provides a heroin-like high but leaves gangrenous wounds and scaly …
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An Overview of Prescription Drug Abuse in Arkansas 2013
An Overview of Prescription Drug Abuse in Arkansas 2013 — This video is an overview of the prescription drug abuse problem in the United States focusing on the state of Arkansas.
Marshall Brings Out the Red Ribbons Against Drug Abuse
Marshall brings out the Red Ribbons against drug abuse
As of Monday, Marshall schools began to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, an annual campaign that raises awareness on the effects of alcohol and drug abuse for students. “It's Red Ribbon Week at our campuses here at MISD,” said David Weaver, MISD …
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Maine Gov Pledges to Crack Down on Drug Abuse
Maine Gov. Paul LePage and Public Safety Commissioner John Morrison say they learned some troubling details today about the extent of Maine's drug problem. The two held a pair of meetings billed as "drug summits" with police and other officials in …
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WV Has Highest Drug Overdose Rate in the Nation, New Study Says
WV has highest drug overdose rate in the nation, new study says
Trust for America's Health said West Virginia is making significant strides to tackle the issue, noting the Mountain State is using eight of 10 promising strategies to curb prescription drug abuse. The trust says some strategies to curb the problem …
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Governor hosts drug abuse summits
LePage hosted a summit to address one of the most pressing Problems in Maine right now… drug abuse. The message was simple, if we can cut out the drugs we'll see a significant drop in our crime rate. "Drug use is driving the crime in this state. I'll …
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