Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse PSA 2012

Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse PSA 2012 – My video response to the public service announcement issued by Attorney General Jack Conway. Over 1000 people in Kentucky die every year from prescription d…

Adolescents from child welfare system show high drug abuse

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(The Almagest) According to a new study published in Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs suggests that the teenagers in the child welfare system are at good than average risk of abusing marijuana, inhalants and other kinds of drugs. The researchers …
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Justin Blackmon violates substance–abuse policy, suspended rest of season

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Substance-abuse problems will once again keep Justin Blackmon off the field for the Jaguars. (Sang Tan/AP). Just as it appeared that Justin Blackmon had straightened himself out and was ready to claim a spot among the league's top offensive players …
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Workshop covers truth about underage drinking, drug use

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Among the topics covered: The truth about underage drinking, making the connection between youth, drugs, alcohol and violence, prevention through collaboration, drugged driving, underage parties, alcohol and drug abuse, and a street level approach.
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