Drug abuse includes the use of any drug or medication for recreational purposes or to feel good, help with sleep, etc. They may have been originally prescribed drugs (medications) for pain, such as ...

Treating substance abuse can be complicated, expensive and time consuming. If you're addicted to drugs or alcohol, you may be unwilling to seek help for fear of shame and the perceived negative ...

The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) require an Institution of Higher Education (IHE) such as Hope College (Hope), to ...

Alcohol and substance abuse are preventable. The Army is shifting towards a proactive, holistic prevention model to focus on strengthening Soldiers and engaging at the earliest signs of alerts.

Drug and alcohol abuse is by no means only an Old Guard or Army problem, but is a reflection of a worldwide health issue, according to George A. Suber, the Army Substance Abuse Prevention ...

NACADA led national event in Embu to mark the international day against drug abuse, urging Kenyans to invest in prevention to ...

A new study finds that theatrical drama is an educational tool in the fight against drug addiction and abuse. Research published in Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Policy, shows that ...

Under federal legislation entitled the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, no institution of higher education shall be eligible to receive funds or ...

The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.

Prevention and harm reduction are the key components of reducing the risk and impact of alcohol and other drugs abuse. University programming is designed to provide students with tools to deal with ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (KATV) — It's National Prevention Week for drug misuse and abuse and organizations are looking to spread awareness through education and resources. According to SAMHSA.gov, the ...

Another study found that at a mean age of 14.9 years, 40% of children with ADHD began using alcohol, compared to 22% of children without an ADHD diagnosis-- a strong predictor of alcohol and ...