'Talk Sooner' App Answers Substance Abuse Questions for Parents, Children

'Talk Sooner' app answers substance abuse questions for parents, children

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"These conversations often need to happen in the car, out for dinner or maybe during another activity; the new Talk Sooner app will help them to do this." Leigh Moerdyke, program director for children, youth and family services at … "We want parents …
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The Friends You Keep: Non-Medical Use Of Prescription Drugs

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But non-medical use of prescription drugs — often called prescription drug abuse* — is a far more prevalent problem in the United States. The 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that one-third of U.S. citizens have used prescription …
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Kentucky to Study Laws Meant to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

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Researchers will also review data from the prescription drug monitoring program and statistics from hospitals and substance abuse centers. “We have a long-term vision of really looking at this. For instance: Are there unintended consequences?” said Van …
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Manchin Fights for Measure to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse in House-Senate Compromise Bill –