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Programs Can Lower Substance Abuse Rates in Young Adults with Mental Health Issues

Teens1 Older teens and young adults with mental health issues who participate in community-based treatment programs report lower levels of substance use disorders, a new government report finds.

Require Random Drug and Alcohol Tests for Doctors, Experts Advise

Doctor-3 Patient safety experts are urging hospitals to require physicians to have random drug and alcohol tests.

Many Drug Companies Creating Abuse-Resistant Painkillers

pill-manufacturing- More than a dozen drug companies are working on abuse-resistant painkillers, in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision last month not to approve any generic versions of the original form of OxyContin.

Clinton Foundation Aims to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse Among College Students

College Student 2 Former President Bill Clinton this week pledged his foundation will work with the New York Police Department (NYPD) and other partners to address prescription drug abuse, with a focus on college students.

Survey Documents Dramatic Improvements in All Areas of Life For People In Recovery From Addiction

Multi Racial Couple Study highlights the critical need for removal of discriminatory barriers to people with addiction and fighting for recovery - costing nation $343 Billion a year.

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