Episode 7 – Substance Abuse Prevention
Episode 7 – Substance Abuse Prevention – Special guest speaker Chris Bowers describes ways to identify substance abuse issues and how to talk to someone if you think they need help.
UK Center for Drug Abuse Research Translation receives million NIH grant
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CDART is connected to the Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Though they are separate entities, CDART and NIDA have the common mission of understanding the causes and …
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Substance–abuse research to include UK students texting about impulsive …
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Richard Milich, a UK psychology professor also working on the grant, said much of the work on substance abuse prevention has focused on "sensation seekers" who start drugs or alcohol for the novelty of the experience. The UK study will focus on what …
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Worcester City Council discusses drug abuse prevention strategies
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Dr. Michael P. Hirsh, the city's acting commissioner of public health, noted that this week's rollout of the comprehensive community health plan will bring together community partners to try to tackle some of the root causes of drug abuse. The …
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Marysville gets a substance abuse prevention focus
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In early November, members of the Marysville Together Coalition and interested guests took part in a “Data Carousel” at the Marysville Public Library as the first step in a community initiative focused on preventing substance abuse in youth. Working in …
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