Bismark ND News Tribal Communities Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program

Published September 13, 2013

Bismark ND News Tribal Communities Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program – Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country and some communities in North Dakota want to tackle the issue head-on. Prescription drug abus…

Mother turns mourning into quest for suicide prevention

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Mental disorders are not limited to depression or bipolar disease, but can also include substance abuse. “Each year, more than 36,000 Americans take their own lives, and about 465,000 people receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries,” according …
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Riverhead CAP wins 5000 federal drug prevention grant

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The Riverhead Community Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Youth will specifically work to address underage drinking and the growing problem of prescription drug abuse through environmental strategies. The coalition includes diverse representation from …
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