Youth and Substance Abuse (I)

Published May 20, 2013

Youth and Substance Abuse (I)

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One of the timeliest workshops I attended recently was a three day anti substance abuse awareness campaign and train-the-trainers' workshop. It was organized from April 13-16 2013 in Kano by the I Care Women and Youth Initiative, ICWYI a …
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Michael Waltrip crew member fired after violating substance–abuse policy

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Now in its fifth year of random drug testing, NASCAR suspends indefinitely anyone who fails a drug test. Before being reinstated, those suspended must meet with a substance-abuse professional and complete a recovery program based on the professional's …
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Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says

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THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) — Half of pregnant teens in substance-abuse treatment programs used alcohol or drugs in the month before they entered treatment. And nearly 20 percent used drugs or alcohol on a daily basis during that month, …
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Experts agree awareness is key in fight against prescription drug abuse

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As the Prescription for Addiction series wraps up, we have thoughts from experts on solutions. “It's probably the deadliest medicine out there right now,” said Community Medical Center Dr. Marc Mentel. There's no doubt prescription drug abuse is a …
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