Parents Learn Signs of Negative Behavior Through 'I Spy' Room

Parents learn signs of negative behavior through 'I Spy' room

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

A study conducted in 2012 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that 22.9 percent of 12th graders used marijuana in the past month, 28.1 percent got drunk in the past month and 14.8 percent used prescription drugs nonmedically during the past …
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Events aim to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

On Saturday, April 27, citizens can help prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. Please bring these medications to any …
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New Project Wellness site offers support for parents

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

The district has launched a new page called Project Wellness that offers a one-stop shop of phone numbers and guidance for parents whose children need help dealing with bullying, thoughts of suicide, drug abuse or eating disorders. The page has been a …
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John Swales. (MIKE HENSEN, The London Free Press)

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

Swales is putting out a call for men and agencies interested in building a centre where men can find and offer support to each other, and, if desired, get access to services. “My initial step is to … The abuse that started when Swales was 10 sent him …
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