Future of Alcohol Treatment Center

Future of Alcohol Treatment Center – One of the buildings that would be gone if MGM wins a casino license is the Western Massachusetts Correctional Alcohol Center on Howard Street.

From deputy to undercover teen druggie

Filed under: teen drug abuse

This type of deep undercover work at San Diego County high schools is rare but was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s as a way to stem growing drug abuse among teens. The method resurfaced as a possibility following a rash of drug- and …
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Heroin Addiction Treatment and Rehab Announced by Recovery Associates …

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Medical students improve teen interviewing skills with help from young actors

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Some played teenagers with drug abuse issues, others were suicidal or depressed, and some were pregnant or had body issues. Chamberlain Schultz, a junior at the school, played Amber Valentine, a student suffering from depression who is suicidal.
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Barrington group warns of alcohol abuse during graduation, prom season

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The community group noted that there is an increased likelihood of drug and alcohol use among teens due to their presence at parties and celebratory activities. Teaming with the Drug Prevention Coalition program, a panel of six Barrington High School …
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