substance abuse

“Shattering the Myths Around Substance Abuse” – National Drug Facts Day 2013

“Shattering the Myths Around Substance Abuse” – National Drug Facts Day 2013 — For the second year, Mentor Foundation USA partnered with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and other key partners to host the National Drug Facts …


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Laura Scmidt, Ph.D. – Overview of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Substance Abuse Treatment

Laura Scmidt, Ph.D. – Overview of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Substance Abuse Treatment — See the following link for more info: http://bit.ly/5s0uS3 The mission of the Substance Abuse Policy Research Program (SAPRP) is to fund substance abuse poli…


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McEwen Mining El Gallo 1 Mine Expansion Nears Completion

McEwen Mining El Gallo 1 Mine Expansion Nears Completion
McEwen Mining's principal assets consist of the San José mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina (49% interest); the El Gallo complex in Sinaloa, Mexico; the Gold Bar project in Nevada, US; the Los Azules project in San Juan, Argentina and a large… Continue reading

As Heroin Problems Surge, States Expand Access to Overdose Reversal Drug (+

As heroin problems surge, states expand access to overdose reversal drug (+
Bills to expand access to a drug reversing heroin overdoses passed in two state Senates this week, in what appears to be a national rush to tackle a heroin addiction problem whose abysmal toll on communities, from… Continue reading

St. Monica's Offers Help to Family, Friends

St. Monica's offers help to family, friends
A local addiction treatment program is offering assistance to family and friends who are dealing with a loved one's substance abuse issues or mental illness. St. Monica's has created the Navigating Recovery program, through which counselors help people …
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Ellen Page: More Than Just an Actress

Ellen Page: More than just an actress
“I'm here today because I am gay, and because maybe I can make a difference to help others have an easier and more hopeful time. … According to a recent “American Progress” article, such youths are not only being bullied in school, facing… Continue reading

Drug Charges in Ohio?

Question by Lucretia: Drug charges in Ohio?
Someone I know is being charged with possession of a controlled substance. About ten years ago, this person was charged for the same or similar crime. Do these type of charges drop after so much time, or is this definitely considered a second… Continue reading

What Are the Different Types of Renovation Programs That Are Available?

What are the different types of renovation programs that are available? — NeedRehabLoan.com brings you another installment about renovation financing. Today we will learn, “What the different types of renovation loans are.. and how…


Credit card thief pleads guilty to stealing grandma's check
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Synthetic Drugs Present Threat to Rice County Youth

Synthetic drugs present threat to Rice County youth
Dealer's market synthetic drugs or “synthetic marijuana,” using street names such as K2 or Spice and are often sold in legal retail outlets as “herbal incense” or “bath salts.” And while these products are marketed as legal and safe, they actually …… Continue reading

The Research Domain Criteria of the NIMH and the RDoC Vision for Mental

The Research Domain Criteria of the NIMH and the RDoC Vision for Mental
Signs are the objective indicators that doctors use to diagnose the patient and which play a major role in determining what is the best treatment for a specific problem. Insel generally views psychiatry as diagnosing and… Continue reading