Drug Abuse Rampant Within US Military

Drug abuse rampant within US military – According to the Institute of Medicine, drug abuse within the US Army is so rampant it’s considered a public health crisis. Charles O’Brien of the University…

Brazil Should Learn From the United States' Drug War Mistakes

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In the 1980s and '90s the U.S. relied on tougher sentencing laws and mandatory sentencing — which did nothing to reduce drug abuse or drug prohibition-related violence, but contributed significantly to staggering government deficits as prison spending …
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Medicine drop key element in drug war

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The goal is to prevent accidental poisonings and drug abuse. Waters of our state are also protected. Some agencies stage weeklong events, others single days, usually timed during National Poison Prevention Week. More than 1,000 events have been held …
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18th Annual National Kick Butts Day!

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Press Release Guidelines. March 20h is National Kick Butts Day! The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is participating in this national awareness day in local schools through creative activities aimed at continuing conversations about healthy …
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