Four Local Bands to Headline Benefit Concert for Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council

Four local bands to headline benefit concert for Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council
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Organizers look to increase awareness and to remember David Shey
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Prescription drug abuse rampant across Maine
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Maine was one of the first states to witness the explosion of prescription painkiller addiction, and its pill habit, still out of control, is among the worst in the nation. After a decade of efforts to contain the abuse, Maine’s Legislature and the Attorney General’s Office are among those calling for a more aggressive, coordinated response.
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Parent discussion on drug abuse and addiction with Dr. Volkow NIDA



Dr. Volkow talks to parents in Harlem about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction, how to talk to kids about drugs and how to recognize if a kid is taking drugs. She also addresses the dangers of prescription drug abuse and marijuana. teens.drugabuse.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: www.newmedia.hhs.gov

DRUG ABUSE ADDICTION PREVENTION #1438 Block of 9 x 8¢ US Postage Stamps

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  • October: Drug Abuse Prevention Month

Drug Abuse and Addiction

Block of 9 stamps. On October 4, 1971 in Dallas TX; the US Post Office Dept issued this 8 cent stamp, during Drug Abuse Prevention month. The Drug Abuse stamp points to a growing national problem, as President Richard Nixon noted, “Hundreds of thousands of Americans — young and old alike — endanger their health through the inappropriate use of drugs of all kinds.” At the stamp’s dedication ceremony, Postmaster General Winton M Bount said “the stamp… is not, in fact, a commemorative stamp a

DRUG ABUSE ADDICTION PREVENTION #1438 Block of 9 x 8¢ US Postage Stamps

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Drug Abuse Prevention & Addiction Education Poster Series – Set of 10 Laminated Posters.

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  • 10 posters, each focusing on a specific drug category.
  • Each poster measures 18″ x 24″
  • Posters are laminated – front and back – and sealed for durability.
  • Dynamic images with detailed information along sidebar.
  • Ideal for middle and high schools, youth organizations, social service and health centers.

Drug Abuse and Addiction

These educational posters confront the realities of drug abuse and addiction with solid information and memorable images. Each poster focuses on a particular drug category, answering these questions: What are they? How are they used? What are the dangers and health effects? What are the commonly used street names? Emphasis is given to the addictive properties of each type of drug, as well as the risks of the short-term and long-term use. The “What if I’m addicted?” poster provides helpful inform

Drug Abuse Prevention & Addiction Education Poster Series – Set of 10 Laminated Posters.

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