The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults – Vignette with a social work intern and an older adult client from _The Greying Elephant in the Room: Substance Abuse and Older Adults_. Copyright 2009 NYU Sc…

Substance Abuse Inmates Given A Second Chance

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A landmark achievement after an 8-week program. These 24 inmates celebrated graduating from the substance abuse program through the Mobile Community Based Facility. 25-year-old Jonathan Milne abused prescription pills since he was 16 years old.
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Health Exhibition Highlights Dangers of Drug Abuse

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To commemorate the 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' the Ministry of Health and Social Services has this year decided to host a public exhibition on the danger of alcohol and substance abuse. The exhibition opened at the …
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GI man wins award for efforts against substance abuse

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On June 20, Ross was named Nebraska's 2013 Substance Abuse Professional of the Year by the Nebraska Association for Behavioral Health Organizations. In his four years as executive director, the Friendship House has earned an elite accreditation, has …
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