Narconon Charity Golf Tournament Means More Youth Learn Dangers of Drug

Narconon Charity Golf Tournament Means More Youth Learn Dangers of Drug

Filed under: drug abuse

Sponsors for the event came from the families of individuals who had gone through the Narconon program and found lasting sobriety, or businesses in Northern California that want to support efforts to prevent drug abuse and addiction among the young.
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DARE camp combines fun with drug abuse prevention

Filed under: drug abuse

This year, 240 campers participated in activities such as swimming, canoeing, first aide skills, crafts, skits, team-building activities, fishing, archery and the "blob," as well as hearing individuals speak about the devastating consequences of drug use.
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Local woman challenges teens to fight substance abuse

Filed under: drug abuse

So Ibarra's three children live with her. They are Abraham, 10; Melissa, 8; and Angelique, 5. Her husband is supportive in her recovery. Before she came to Home of Hope, she had a serious drug problem. “I was a functioning addict for five years,” she said.
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Doctor: Prescription drug abuse poses a widespread problem

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Addiction comes in many forms including alcohol, gambling, and drugs, but not everyone may immediately consider the widespread abuse of prescription medication. Prescription pain medications are prescribed for a number of reasons for women and men …
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