Bismark ND News Tribal Communities Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program
Bismark ND News Tribal Communities Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program – Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country and some communities in North Dakota want to tackle the issue head-on. Prescription drug abus…
Results show coalitions make a difference
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By establishing and strengthening collaboration between communities, private non-profit agencies and federal, state, local and tribal governments, the coalition can focus the efforts on preventing and reducing substance abuse among young people.
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Anti-homophobia measures reduce binge drinking for all students
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Schools should consider including GSAs and anti-homophobia policies as part of their alcohol and drug abuse prevention strategies.” In schools with established GSAs, lesbian and bisexual girls and heterosexual boys and girls, all were less likely to …
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Not so high times
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This approach, according to the initiative, “allows law enforcement resources to be focused on violent and property crimes, generates new state and local tax revenue for education, health care, research, and substance abuse prevention, and takes …
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Briefs
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The institute offers a training opportunity designed specifically for community-based substance abuse prevention organizations. Attendees participated in a variety of lecture and hands-on sessions to expand their knowledge in prevention science and …
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