Scituate FACTS Coalition: Starting the Conversation on Opiate Addiction
Scituate FACTS Coalition: Starting the conversation on opiate addiction
This past December, the organization was selected to receive funding from a federal grant to continue its efforts to involve and engage the community in measures to prevent substance abuse among young people. “We're working on youth prevention and that …
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Editorial: Preventing death by overdose
A pilot program run through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in 15 cities has trained and encouraged another kind of "first responder" – drug users, their friends and family members who may be present when an overdose occurs.
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Alcoholism and Addiction in our Communities: Part 3 Help Resources
Yes, they started drinking or using early on but had no idea how easily addiction happens," said Holmes. Support groups are also available for children. It's estimated that one in four in a classroom are affected in … day comes and they have …
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Marijuana prevention task force: Public needs 'real facts' on pot
While marijuana legalization is becoming more prevalent in the United States, the Steuben Prevention Coalition's Task Force on Marijuana Prevention is looking to reduce pot use in Steuben County and educate the public of the drug's harmful effects.
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