A Better Way Foundation Block Party Aims to Make Impact

A Better Way Foundation block party aims to make impact

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Free health screenings, blood pressure tests, and HIV/AIDS tests will be offered during the block party, which will be attended by behavior health and sexual assault crisis services personnel. … public wellness campaign, which are to “replace …
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Drug Use Drops for America's Youth, Rises in the Over 50 Crowd

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"Recovery Month reminds us that the work we do to promote and support recovery has lasting, positive impact on so many individuals, families and communities," said H. Westley Clark, the director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. "It …
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Heroin, opiate addiction called ongoing problem in Vermont

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Bob Bick, director of mental health and substance abuse services at the HowardCenter, said data collected by his organization found that more than half the clients in treatment for substance abuse are women, the average age is 36 and the range of age …
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New cannabis rules flummox Sask. doctors

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Drugs of potential abuse are currently tracked in Saskatchewan through the Prescription Review Program. That won't work … He questioned whether a doctor's prescribing records could be checked with drug testing, which might deter doctors from …
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