House Session 2011-02-16 (00:33:21-01:13:23)

Published February 13, 2013

House Session 2011-02-16 (00:33:21-01:13:23) –

Kennebec DA launches OUI diversion program

Filed under: bethesda alcohol and drug treatment program

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney, who took office last month, says those charged have to undergo substance abuse evaluation and treatment if recommended, refrain from using or possessing alcohol for a year, do community service, pay a monthly …
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NIAAA honors nonprofit leader with Senator Harold Hughes Memorial Award

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The Hughes Award recognizes the contributions of a nonresearcher whose work translates research into practice, thereby building bridges across the alcohol prevention, treatment and policy-making communities. … Fleury became involved in addressing the …
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NIH Study Finds Missed Opportunities for Underage Alcohol Screening

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“Alcohol is by far the drug of choice among youth," says NIAAA acting director Kenneth R. Warren, Ph.D. “The findings reported by Dr. Hingson and his colleagues indicate that we must redouble our efforts to help clinicians make alcohol screening a …
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Kennedys bring addiction fight to DC

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Lawford is out with a new book, “Recover to Live: Kick Any Habit, Manage Any Addiction: Your Self-Treatment Guide to Alcohol, Drugs, Eating Disorders, Gambling, Hoarding, Smoking, Sex, and Porn,” and the two sat down with POLITICO to discuss Washington …
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