1st Place Substance Abuse Prevention – Gainesville High School

Published May 3, 2013

1st Place Substance Abuse Prevention – Gainesville High School – Gainesville High School SADD club produced this unique prevention video using messages on t-shirts concerning substance abuse prevention.

'Doctor shopping' prevention bills pass legislature

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

The three-bill package will enhance the tracking of prescriptions for opioids, painkillers and other commonly abused drugs, prevent “doctor shopping” and provide the State Medicaid Agency with tools to combat drug abuse among its patients. The bills …
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Pacific Northwest Residents Turned in Over 16 Tons During National Take Back …

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

The DEA's Take-Back events are a significant piece of the White House's prescription drug abuse prevention strategy released in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four strategies …
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Sheriff Replaces Broken Television for Palm City Non-Profit

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

The television will help in the staff training process as well as give counselors the ability to utilize therapeutic viewing materials in group sessions, including the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, an alcohol and drug prevention and treatment …
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