2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey”

Published June 14, 2013

2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalitio…

Intriguing Results from the OAS Drug Policy Scenario Workshop

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If you are interested in finding solutions to the War on Drugs, you will want to take a look at the Organization of American States document titled Scenarios for the Drug Problem in the Americas [pdf]. It is the result of the 6th Summit of the Americas …
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New program attempts to curb teen substance abuse

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“Our family has been fighting drug abuse and addiction for over eight years,” said Kathy B. O'Keefe, executive director of Flower Mound advocacy group Winning The Fight! (WTF). “Our 18-year-old son, Brett, suffered from the disease of … in the United …
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million county medical facility opens for inmates

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The “Residential Treatment Unit” will offer inmates help with substance abuse, mental illness, general health screenings and evaluations. “The health challenges facing our inmates are well-documented,” Preckwinkle said before taking a tour of the …
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