AAFP, NIDA Offer Educational Program on Addiction
In cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the AAFP is offering family physicians a new perspective on drug abuse and addiction, as well as tools to help physicians care for patients and families who are dealing with these issues.
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New program attempts to curb teen substance abuse
On May 22, the Flower Mound Police Department (FMPD) launched an innovative program called “I.N. the Know,” a new tool to help save lives and combat drug abuse among teens within the community. The “I.N.” of the title stands for “Identify” and “Notify …
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PROSPER Program Provides Young People Skills to Prevent Substance Abuse
The benefits of the program were seen having a positive impact on prescription drug use, as well as other illicit substances, which in turn prevent issues with other problem behaviors like violence, academics, and overall economic factors, as well. The …
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Jubinville: Judges must understand drug abuse
Recently, the state Department of Correction reported that just 972 inmates completed a substance abuse program out of a total prison population of 11,400. As a recently elected Governor's Councillor, I have, and will continue to, use my vote to insist …
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