Preventing Drug Abuse

Preventing drug abuse – ADHD and drug abuse. College campuses are finding prescription drugs to be a problem. Students are often exaggerating symptoms in order to obtain and sell th…

A prescription for fighting drug abuse

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… drug abuse among teens, the Berrien County Health Department staff reported. One is to properly dispose of unneeded or expired medications, said Kerri Teachout, substance abuse prevention specialist with the Berrien County Health Department.
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New laws require boating-safety course, ban sale of cough syrup to minors

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“This legislation will combat the growing trend of DXM abuse by preventing young people from easily purchasing products that contain DXM,” Cuomo said in a statement. “The overuse of this drug can lead to terrible consequences, so by limiting access to …
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COLUMN: Tri-Town Council: 45 years and still going strong!

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In October, we welcome back nationally recognized expert Marilyn Belmonte to facilitate APPLAUDD (A Prevention Program About Underage Drinking and Drugs). TTC will also host our first quarterly meeting of the TTC Youth Substance Abuse Prevention …
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