Substance Abuse Counselors Relapse: Can They Keep the Patient's Best …
Substance Abuse Counselors Relapse: Can They Keep The Patient's Best …
Filed under: Substance Abuse
More than 100,000 individuals who work as substance abuse counselors have some kind of personal connection to the problem which makes them perfect for the position. While most of them have family or friends who were addicts, 50 percent of the …
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Illicit and Prescription Drug Abuse is a problem we all face; help prevent it …
Filed under: Substance Abuse
The White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy estimates the economic cost of drug abuse in the United States at $ 181 billion per year. Illicit drug use and the misuse of prescription medications are widespread problems in the United States …
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State Officials Launch Youth Drug Abuse Initiative
Filed under: Substance Abuse
The campaign is funded by a $ 2.6 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and is focused on Georgians between 12 and 25-years-old. The program is slated to use education and collaboration with local law …
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Blackmon says he does not have substance abuse problem
Filed under: Substance Abuse
Jags receiver Justin Blackmon speaking publicly for the first time Monday since he was suspended last month for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Blackmon claimed he doesn't have a substance abuse problem, rather his problem is "poor …
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