WASHTENAW COUNTY: Groups Aim to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic (With Video)

WASHTENAW COUNTY: Groups aim to stop prescription drug abuse epidemic (with video)

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By Amy Bell Clinicians and several others involved in the medical and human services fields gathered Thursday at the Washtenaw County Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium at Washtenaw Community College. The event included speakers from both local and …
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Drug Use Among Middle Schoolers, and How to Prevent It

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The school brought in the 12-year old national nonprofit organization, based in Phoenix, for the first time this year to educate students and their families about substance abuse, and what steps can be taken to prevent it, said school counselor Jenn …
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Health care costs drop if adolescent substance abused use 12-step programs

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(Medical Xpress) — The use of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, by adolescents with a history of drug and alcohol abuse not only reduces the risk of relapse but also leads to lower health care costs, according to research by the …
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