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In the News: The Massachusetts State House Briefing on Parent Behaviors and Rx Drug Abuse

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This past Wednesday, we teamed up with Massachusetts officials at a State House briefing to reveal the findings of a recent statewide survey showing that more than half of parents say their kids have access to abusable prescription drugs in …

You’re Invited! Free Telephone Seminar Series: Drug and Alcohol Awareness

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CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org are hosting a monthly series of telephone seminars that will help you better understand today’s changing landscape of substance abuse. The seminars are free and there is no registration required. They’re open to any …

DEA to Hold Third Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Every day, 2,500 teenagers use a prescription drug to get high for the first time.  They’re accessing these drugs in the comfort of home; it can be as easy as opening a cupboard, drawer or medicine cabinet. To help combat …

MEDIA ADVISORY: Massachusetts Survey Findings Reveal Parents’ Attitudes and Actions Around Teen Abuse of Prescription Medicines

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WHAT:  Join Rep. Liz Malia and Sen. John Keenan for a briefing to share results of a statewide parent survey on attitudes and behaviors regarding prescription drugs, conducted by The Partnership at Drugfree.org.   Prescription drug abuse is of critical …

Steve Pasierb Introduces New Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drug Guide for Parents

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Vike, Dance Fever, French Fries. These are nicknames for common prescription drugs – drugs that teens are abusing often – and with serious consequences. Join our President and CEO Steve Pasierb as he educates parents about the dangers of prescription …

You Are Not Alone Town Hall: A Success!

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More than 200 people logged on for our You Are Not Alone Virtual Town Hall last night, co-hosted by The Fix and In The Rooms.  A team of nine panelists comprised of top names from the medical, entertainment and literary …

15th Annual PRISM Awards Showcase Airs This Sunday, September 25

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~Honors Entertainment Industry’s Depiction of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues~ The Partnership at Drugfree.org is proud to be a sponsor of the 15th annual PRISM Awards Showcase. Hosted by the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated …

April Brown, Director of Corporate Relations

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The Partnership at Drugfree.org welcomes April Brown as its new Director of Corporate Relations.  In her new role, she will focus on creating long-term strategic relationships with corporations, with a special emphasis on increasing sponsorships, grants and cause marketing for …

You’re Invited: You Are Not Alone Virtual Town Hall

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Are All Who Struggle With Addiction Equal? Eighty-five million people in the United States are directly impacted by addiction, and 11 million teens and young adults currently need treatment.  So many are touched by the disease, and addiction is not …

New Telephone Seminar Series: Drug and Alcohol Awareness

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CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org are kicking off a monthly series of telephone seminars that will help you better understand today’s changing landscape of substance abuse. The seminars are free and there is no registration required. They’re open to …

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