Mukherjee Calls for Generating Awareness of Deleterious Effects of Drug Abuse

Mukherjee calls for generating awareness of deleterious effects of drug abuse

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

President Mukherjee, who presented the national awards for outstanding services in the field of 'Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse' on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at a function at the …
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Law enforcement directive to back NJ Overdose Prevention Act

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The Gloucester Regional Addictive Substances Prevention, or G.R.A.S.P Coalition is in its second year, and is already helping many in our area. “We are here to help. Needs include underage drinking problems, prescription drug abuse, drug trends, opiate …
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Behind locked doors in Myanmar, prayer in place of methadone

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The centre's popularity is a testament both to the severity of Myanmar's drug problem and the lack of options for users in a poor country where modern treatment programs are rare. It offers a 40-day “course” of prayer, Bible study and devotional …
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Preventing prescription drug abuse – Officer Jason Weber from the Town of Menasha Police Department talks about curbing prescription drug abuse.