alcohol and drug abuse

Veterans Treatment Court Taking Shape

Veterans treatment court taking shape

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Washington D.C.

Assigned to the District Court Veterans Treatment Court, prior military members will receive treatment for their wider problems such as alcohol and drug abuse, mental health issues and… Continue reading

Drinking, Drugs on the Decline, Bullying Up at WHS

Drinking, drugs on the decline, bullying up at WHS

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse help

According to the DEFY survey administered to 86 percent of the student population in February, the use of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, illicit drugs… Continue reading

No Changes Despite Death at Wash. Concert Venue

No changes despite death at Wash. concert venue

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

Kyle Foreman, spokesman for the Grant County Sheriff's Office, said a certain amount of drug and alcohol abuse is to be expected at the venue. The… Continue reading

No Easy Decision: Parents Often Struggle Over Whether to Use Meds to Help a

No easy decision: Parents often struggle over whether to use meds to help a

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

“In addition, there is evidence that children undergoing medication therapy are less prone to academic failure or to… Continue reading

Opioid Painkiller Abuse Epidemic Spurs Search for Safe Drug (2)

Opioid Painkiller Abuse Epidemic Spurs Search for Safe Drug (2)

Filed under: drug abuse

Abuse of opioid painkillers killed more people in 2010 than cocaine and heroin combined. The epidemic has spurred U.S. legislation seeking to ban drugs that fail… Continue reading

Leaders Promoting Recovery From Addiction Recognized for Outstanding

Leaders Promoting Recovery From Addiction Recognized for Outstanding

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse treatment

The event, sponsored with Caron Treatment Centers, showcased their exceptional efforts advocating for the rights of people and their families in or seeking recovery… Continue reading