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A number of anti-drug organizations delivered words of warning this month upon the federal government's release of data from the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) showing some increases in young people's use of drugs such as marijuana and prescription medications for nonmedical purposes. …
About 15 percent of people seeking recovery from alcoholism turn to clergy members for support, a University of Michigan study finds. …
A family history of alcoholism and religious teachings were among the reasons cited by the 60 percent of U.S. evangelical leaders who said they don't drink alcohol socially. …
More than 1,000 drug abuse prevention leaders from across the country will convene in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 26-29, 2010 for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)’s 2010 Mid-Year Training Institute. …
In Saudi Arabia, where alcohol and other drug use is strictly forbidden by Islamic law, acknowledging and treating addicts poses significant challenges. But Mohammed Al-Turaiki, CEO of a Saudi treatment program, is trying to change all that. …
Are you concerned about alcohol and other drug addiction in Massachusetts? If so, you are cordially invited to apply to participate in a free one-day Advocacy Leadership Training Institute. Seats still available for Peabody and Pittsfield trainings. …
To answer the call to help strengthen community coalitions, CADCA designed the Ambassador Program, an initiative to help increase the number of young adult coalition workforce leaders (ages 18-30) in the coalition field. The deadline for applications is May 29. …
If you are struggling with an addiction and felt particularly uplifted last weekend, it could be because Christians worldwide were praying for your recovery. …
Smokers -- especially Jewish and Muslim ones -- have another reason to be concerned about the ingredients in their cigarettes, which may include pig's blood in the filter. …
The Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) will host a statewide public forum to discuss potential solutions and policies on Tuesday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:45 pm. …
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