According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 3.8 percent of American adults abuse opioids each year. Heroin is a drug that comes from a flower, the opium poppy, which usually grows ...

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They will be presenting a talk show entitled "The Drug Dope Show". If you plan to use the video "Drug Abuse: Altered States ... who are using Joining a drug-free group Refusing to attend a ...

Examples of goals found in a treatment plan include: Remaining drug-free and sober for a significant period. Meeting on a continual basis with a CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) therapist ...

It is more accurate to think of risk factors for the development of substance abuse disorders, rather than direct causes. (There are also factors that protect individuals against addiction.) ...

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors provide treatment and support for those struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or for those burdened by an eating disorder or a ...

For the Drug-Free All Star October meeting, they toured the Angelina County Jail and received training to participate in ...

This meeting is open to all citizens and property owners in Petersburg, regardless of ward. Wednesday: Free substance abuse recovery event and resources in Petersburg In honor of National Recovery ...

The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has teamed up with St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) to mark Red ...

In a show of support for all military, a local drug abuse prevention group is hosting a car wash for all service members, veterans and their families. The Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention is ...

Here's who gabapentin was originally approved for, what it's used for today and why it's becoming a drug of increasing concern for abuse and misuse. Gabapentin is a prescription medication that ...