Brain Injury and Substance Abuse: The Cross Training Advantage

Brain Injury and Substance Abuse: The Cross Training Advantage – Learn why brain injury and addiction together can make recovery so much harder — and what strategies are most successful.

Woman gives birth to drug-addicted baby, faces abuse charges

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Prosecutors say the boy was born with drug addiction symptoms, and spent several weeks in an intensive care unit while recovering. The boy was eventually given to a foster family, and prosecutors say he will suffer from the physical and mental effects …
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative educates students on responsiblity behind …

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Responsibility while drinking alcohol and practicing safe sex were the topics of discussion among faculty and students as the SHSU Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative hosted “Playing With the Wrong Odds” on Wednesday. Eddiie Gisemba, Alcohol and Drug …
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Minnesota Outlines Statewide Substance Abuse Program

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Just last month, Minnesota became the first in the country to develop a statewide substance abuse strategy. "It talks about what we're doing, it sets goals," said Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson. The goal is to end drug abuse.
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