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Coalitions unite to combat teen substance abuse | News
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — "Parents are the most important factor in a teen's decision making," stated Jo Morrissey, a member of 21 Reasons, an organization dedicated to preventing underage drinking. "We want parents … "Our five substance …
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Youth Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Push for Higher Reimbursement Rates
North is asking the state to raise its reimbursement rate to $ 340 per night, which she says is the cost to provide effective treatment to dual diagnosis adolescents (that is, youth who have both a substance abuse diagnosis and a mental health diagnosis).
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Local coalition seeks to reduce drug 'epidemic' in Warren County
The Family Guidance Center and the Warren County Prosecutor's office are co-sponsoring training on Prescription Drug Abuse and the NJ Prescription Monitoring Program on May 10. Training will include, among other things, information about: •Strategies …
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Editorial: Drug tests for welfare costly, ineffective
The House also approved legislation requiring the Department of Human Services to order drug screens of adult welfare recipients deemed suspicious of using illegal drugs. Individuals who test positive for drug use would be referred to a substance abuse …
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