Two Drug Cases Concluded With Sentencings

Published January 3, 2013

Two drug cases concluded with sentencings

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

In addition to the 90-day jail sentence, Blue was given an additional 30 days in jail, 100 hours of community service and was ordered to complete a substance abuse and a psychological assessment and treatment program. His drivers license was suspended …
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Myanmar continues to fight drug in 2013 under extended plan

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

Myanmar's Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control has called for realizing the objective of "ASEAN Drug Free Zone" within the regional member countries by 2015, saying that Myanmar is taking a leading role in fighting drugs and is increasing …
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Marilyn L. Cook: Keep mental health services viable, accessible

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

Untreated or undertreated mental illness destroys lives every day and contributes to domestic disputes, child abuse, drug addiction, homelessness and, yes, in some cases, violence. When individuals don't receive timely services, their symptoms worsen …
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Prescription Drug Abuse – This video shows the statistics showing the rapid increase of prescription drug abuse among teenagers today. I made this video as part of my health project for school. All musical credits go to Radiohead. Song is Kid A.