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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Based on its more than 20-year history of training communities to address substance abuse and its associated problems, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) has formed a new partnership with Italy's Department for Antidrug Policies to begin building community anti-drug coalitions in two major cities - Rome and Bologna. These coalitions will use CADCA's evidence-based community problem-solving model to reduce substance...
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind, today, released the results of their six year study of the effectiveness of drug-testing in the prevention of substance abuse among New Jersey middle school students. For several years, some New Jersey middle schools have asked parents for permission to carry out random drug testing in the school. Now, the first longitudinal...
Into Action Treatment traveled as a group to go watch the Youth Orchestra today in Hollywood, Florida Hollywood, Florida (PRWEB) April 06, 2013 Into Action Treatment, a south Florida coed drug rehab center, visited the The Art and Culture Center in Hollywood, Florida, today to watch the Florida Youth Orchestra Happy Concert series. The concert was part of the weekend activities at the 1 year old drug rehab center in South Florida. The center puts a strong emphasis on enjoying life in...
Novus speaks on the consumption of alcohol while working; company risks can be heavy, and Novus says it should be treated as soon as possible. NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the U.S. 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence, along with several million more who engage in risky drinking patterns that could lead to alcohol problems (1). Despite the adverse...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Individuals who have mental illnesses are seven times more likely to use marijuana on a weekly basis than their non-mentally ill counterparts, researchers from Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) claim in a new study. The researchers analyzed data compiled from a series of face-to-face interviews with more than 43,000 Americans over the age of 18 who participated in the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol...
Saving over 600 lives from uncontrollable drug and alcohol addiction has been the success of New Method Wellness, a nationally recognized dual diagnosis and alcohol/drug addiction center. San Juan Capistrano, CA (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 New Method Wellness, just eclipsed its 600 client treated as of March 31, 2013 which is an industry best for this nationally recognized dual diagnosis and addiction treatment center. Since opening its doors in 2006, the lives saved from alcohol and drug...
NEW YORK, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Excessive use of social media may dramatically increase risky behavior among young adults and teens, and may be directly linked to alcohol and drug abuse. A recent UCLA study reported that 66% of teens that were being treated for substance abuse disorders said they had the desire to abuse drugs after visiting their friends' pages on social media sites. While peer pressure has a direct effect on a teen's likelihood of using alcohol and drugs,...
Into Action today proudly announces that they are an employee smoke-free rehab center. They are focused on the health of the employees and this is a big step for them in becoming a completely smoke-free treatment center. West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 01, 2013 Into Action Treatment in South Florida is on their way to becoming a smoke-free addiction center, and today they have become a smoke-free center for their employees. This is a huge step in the process of becoming a completely...
A new study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and published in the Wall Street Journal revealed that the prescription painkiller epidemic (which has been prevalent throughout the Eastern and Southern United States for years) recently showed a statistical increase in the Western region of the country, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 01, 2013 A new study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
While the Long Term Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center strives on providing the perfect balance of cooking lessons, Kung-Fu, and one-on-one therapy sessions to lead young addicts down the path of recovery, most importantly and essential to their program are their many outdoor adventures. Now, planned and led by Kaylie Corrigan. (PRWEB) March 31, 2013 Kaylie Corrigan has been a guide for the Outdoor Adventure Company for close to a year. Roy Duprez, CEO of Back2Basics states, “She...
