drug abuse

Narconon International Introduces Its Life-Saving Addiction Recovery

Narconon International Introduces Its Life-Saving Addiction Recovery
Amid an increase of drug abuse and addiction on the Galapagos Islands, two staff from Narconon International, management office for a worldwide network of rehab facilities, visited the islands to present Narconon's… Continue reading

Documentary Sheds Light on Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens

Documentary sheds light on prescription drug abuse among teens
According to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Idaho is 4th in the nation for non-medical prescription pain reliever abuse for ages 12 and older. Meaning… Continue reading

Pregnant Women Abusing Drugs Need Addiction Intervention, Not Stigma: Report

Pregnant women abusing drugs need addiction intervention, not stigma: report
But a new report says women with substance abuse problems should be treated with compassion by health providers and society at large, especially during pregnancy, because addiction is a… Continue reading

State Releases 10-Year Report on Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services in Hawaii

State Releases 10-Year Report on Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services in Hawaii
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) has released its 10-year report on alcohol and drug treatment services in Hawaii… Continue reading

Kanawha Co. Students Learn About Perils of Drug Abuse, Bullying, – WOWK 13

Kanawha Co. students learn about perils of drug abuse, bullying, – WOWK 13
"Kids today have so many more pressures, so many more things to face than we did growing up," Goodwin said. The leaders … Napier revealed… Continue reading

An NHL First at Flyers vs. Sabres

An NHL first at Flyers vs. Sabres
Dinsdale spoke yesterday morning from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the AFN's National Youth Summit, where the focus is on healthy communities for First Nations kids at a greater risk from drugs, alcohol, poverty, poor… Continue reading