Substance abuse fair to address local issues

Published October 14, 2010

Substance abuse fair to address local issues
Only one in 19 students who have a substance abuse disorder get treatment, according to Kevin Jennings, assistant deputy secretary of the Department of Education’s Safe and Supportive Schools department, who used statistics from students 12-20 years old.
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Substance Abuse In WWE Dogs Linda McMahon’s Senate Run
In December 2007, a performer for World Wrestling Entertainment named Lance Cade suffered a devastating shoulder injury during a show in Atlanta.
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SAMHSA Is Awarding .4 Million to States to Prevent Substance Abuse
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced it is awarding up to $ 53.4 million in new State Incentive Grants for up to five years. These grants are used by states or tribes to implement a strategic approach in communities across the state for substance abuse prevention.
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