drug abuse prevention

What Is the Canadian Government Doing to Prevent Drug Use?

Question by Ken: What is the Canadian government doing to prevent drug use?
Well, yeah, the title is self explanatory. I just want to know what the goernment is doing to stop drugs.

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Answer by KC V
With approximately 1,000,000 drug users in Canada, including some 250,000 cocaine addicts and 40,000 heroin addicts, The Government of Canada’s (GOC) drug control strategy emphasizes drug abuse prevention and treatment. The law enforcement component emphasizes action against organized crime. Canadian law enforcement officials cooperate closely with their U.S. counterparts on narcotics investigations and interdiction efforts.

Sponsors Plan Hearings on Medical Marijuana Bill

Sponsors plan hearings on medical marijuana bill

Filed under: drug addiction treatment act

Five percent of the state's share of tax revenue would be provided to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for drug abuse prevention, counseling and treatment. The assemblyman said he expects all medical marijuana dispensed in New …
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Final regulations for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008

Filed under: drug addiction treatment act

What Do You Think Accounts for the Higher Incidence of Club Drug Use Among Teens?

Question by Em(ily): What do you think accounts for the higher incidence of club drug use among teens?
What do you think accounts for the higher incidence of club drug use among teens?

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Answer by ?•?•?
You are American, correct? I only know about American Culture and our current state of devolution.

Basically, it all boils down to TRAUMA.

We’re going on 3+ generation after the Hippy nonsense implanted the idea that if it feels good, do it and damn the consequences and that acting out is healthy…

East Tennessee Jails Grapple With Overcrowding

East Tennessee jails grapple with overcrowding

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

"I got tired of seeing the same offender come into my court time and time again on a drug charge and I knew unless I got them some help, they were going to continue to do that," he said. The state's hopeful those efforts can cut down its recidivism rate.
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Innovating Drug Abuse Prevention

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

Blessingdales Blossoms as Ministry's Funding Source

Blessingdales blossoms as ministry's funding source

Filed under: alcohol and drug treatment programs

Teen Challenge is a faith-based treatment program that relies on donations to help adults and teenagers overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Decatur Cares Rescue Missions and Catholic Charities, by contrast, will most likely continue their thrift …
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Synthetic Marijuana: What Parents Should Know

Filed under: alcohol and drug treatment programs

… variety of herbal mixtures which produce experiences similar to marijuana, said Capt. Shannon Branlund, 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron clinical psychologist and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager.
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WSU Sets Panel Discussion on Drugs, Alcohol Abuse

WSU sets panel discussion on drugs, alcohol abuse

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

… panel discussion on drugs, alcohol abuse 0 comments. PULLMAN – A free discussion panel on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, "Cougs Under the Influence: Liquor, Laws and Learning," will be held today on the Washington State University campus.
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Shocking alcohol and drug abuse of lorry drivers revealed

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse