N.H. Groups Awarded Federal Grants for Substance Abuse Prevention

Published October 1, 2013

N.H. Groups Awarded Federal Grants For Substance Abuse Prevention

Filed under: Substance Abuse

New Hampshire ranks 5th in the nation for binge drinking and regular marijuana use among young adults. That's according to numbers released this month by the state's Department of Health and Human Services. But the federal government has awarded …
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Doctors brainstorm solutions to substance abuse problem in NM

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ALBUQUERQUE — Health leaders met at the University of New Mexico on Thursday to talk about substance abuse. Bernalillo County has one of the highest rates of overdoses in the state. KOB Eyewitness News 4 learned the area with the biggest problem is …
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Latinos with disabilities rely on cultural ties to avoid substance abuse

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People with physical disabilities often turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with their condition, but many disabled Latinos rely heavily on cultural ties with family and friends to help them steer clear of substance abuse, say University of Michigan …
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