Children of Deployed Parents at Higher Risk for Alcohol, Drug Use

Children of deployed parents at higher risk for alcohol, drug use

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

Using data from a statewide survey of sixth-, eighth-, and 11th-grade students in Iowa, the researchers found an increase in 30-day alcohol use, binge drinking, using marijuana and other illegal drugs, and misusing prescription drugs among children of …
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Plan to teach primary pupils about drug abuse

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

At the latest meeting of the body held in Ballyclare Town Hall on March 27, the proposals were put forward as part of an action plan to combat alcohol and drug abuse across the borough, working in conjunction with various other partner agencies. During …
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Prescription drugs the topic of DART Town Hall meeting at Troy Buchanan High

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Prescription drugs may appear harmless when prescribed by a doctor, but they are harmful and sometimes fatal if and when they are abused. The Drug Alcohol Reduction Team (D.A.R.T.) held a Town Hall Meeting and open forum to discuss this topic on …
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Alcohol and drug abuse – Behavioral Health, CHOMP – The Adult Recovery Center is designed to meet the needs of people experiencing problems with alcohol and/or drugs. Successful recovery involves developing ne…