Calls for Joint Approach to Tackle Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Calls for joint approach to tackle alcohol and drug abuse

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“Kenya should use a holistic approach in order to prevent drug and alcohol abuse from reversing development gains achieved so far, “ Abdool said during the launch of a report on the status of drug and substance in Kenya. The East African nation has …
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Social workers need more training on drug and alcohol issues

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Social workers are not expected to be specialists in substance use in the same way alcohol and drug specialists are not expected to be social workers, but we do still need to know enough to confidently ask about substance use and its effects on our …
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Teen Marijuana Use May Show No Effect On Brain Tissue, Unlike Alcohol, Study …

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Still, Duncan Clark, a medical doctor who was not involved in the study and who studies teen substance abuse, said the study is valuable because similar research has only conducted a one-time test instead of tests before and after a period of substance …
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Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Video – This is a video I made for one of my classes that highlights the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol use at a young age. The songs in this video are: “Not an Addict” by K’s Choice; “Save Me” by Shinedown; and “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. I do not own the rights to the music or any pictures included in this video. www.drugabuse.gov www.samhsa.gov

From Twitter:

Is drug and alcohol abuse to blame for early life strokes? A recent study suggests so!
http://t.co/ZIZo9FvP – by ffintervention (Michael Loverde)

From Twitter:

#ImABelieberBecause he doesn’t promote drug or alcohol abuse, and isn’t a misogynist. He’s no more obnoxious than any other 19-year-old guy. – by jessplaysoboe (Jess Apicella)

From Twitter:

RT @RadicalAfricanA: To revolutionize African American youths, they must be distanced from drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and commercial obs … – by SarafinaHamer (Sarafina Hamer)