Anti-violence bill eyes substance abuse
Filed under: Substance Abuse
He points to documentation of his claims found in the Bureau of Justice statistics, saying, “Nearly half of gun-related violence is associated with substance abuse at the time of the offense.” Guns aren't always the weapon of choice for substance …
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Two groups at forefront of taking on teen drug abuse
Filed under: Substance Abuse
Impact for Youth is a Pacific Grove-based group whose mission is "to reduce substance abuse among youth, and promote healthy and safe life choices with a vision of nurturing an educated, resilient community free of substance abuse." In recent years …
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When Parents Share Their Drug Abuse Stories, Kids Follow In Their Footsteps
Filed under: Substance Abuse
When parents sit down to discuss drugs and substance abuse with their children, they might not want to volunteer information about their own past drug-related habits, according to new research originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana …
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