Instead of Telling Teens to 'Just Say No,' Program Helps Them Make Their Own …
Instead of telling teens to 'Just Say No,' program helps them make their own …
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… federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. Independent studies done at the University of Iowa and University of Arizona show the program significantly decreases substance use of adolescents and improves their overall mental health …
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IA Prescription Overdose Deaths Up
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MASON CITY, IA- The number of deaths from prescription drug overdoses has hit a record number in Iowa. That's according to an annual report from the Governor's office of Drug Control Policy. These kinds of pain relief drugs are … Experts at treatment …
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Dr. Thurstone discusses medical marijuana legislation in Colorado
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He focuses on developing better treatments for adolescents with substance abuse and on the impact of medical marijuana legislation on youth. Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 … His presentation slide show, titled “A plea for reefer sanity” discussed …
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Medical marijuana discussed locally
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Medical marijuana has also been discussed in Iowa and was the topic of a Wednesday afternoon forum at Compass Pointe Behavioral Health Services in Spencer. Dr. Christian Thurstone – the medical director of the Substance Abuse Treatment, Education …
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