Translational Approaches to Drug Abuse Prevention


 

Translational Approaches to Drug Abuse Prevention – Are drug abusers more vulnerable to novel or sensation-seeking activities? What does neurobehavioral research reveal about the most effective ways to interve…

 

County Prosecutor Seeks to Stem Spike in Drug Overdose Deaths

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Coronato continued, “The Prosecutor's Office is partnering with the county Health Department and other stakeholders in prevention, intervention and treatment to address this pressing issue. We need to look at every aspect of drug use and abuse; from …
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ARCW and Community Advocates partnership receives .2 million federal grant

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With this funding, ARCW and Community Advocates will expand substance abuse, HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) prevention services as well as Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) treatment services targeting African American women in Milwaukee.
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Report: Underage tobacco sales nationwide at record lows

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Mike Synar of Oklahoma, is a federal mandate requiring each state to document that the rate of tobacco sales to minors is no more than 20 percent at the risk losing millions in federal funds for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment …
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Grey Goose, Patrón, Jack Daniel's and Hennessy dominate popular music: study

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

RELATED: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE IS BUD LIGHT PLATINUM'S NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, underage drinking is responsible for more than 4,700 deaths every year. A 2011 survey revealed that 70% of 12th …
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