Idaho Town With History of Substance Abuse Aims to Help Its Kids

Idaho town with history of substance abuse aims to help its kids

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The Lewiston Tribune reports the city of Kamiah is using federal and local funds totaling about $ 250,000 to combat substance abuse, in particular among youngsters just starting out. They say they've seen some good preliminary results. For instance …
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Marysville gets a substance abuse prevention focus

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In early November, members of the Marysville Together Coalition and interested guests took part in a “Data Carousel” at the Marysville Public Library as the first step in a community initiative focused on preventing substance abuse in youth. Working in …
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Teen Dating Violence Linked to Substance Abuse

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10, 2012 — Teens in abusive relationships may be more likely to develop emotional problems and substance abuse issues as they age, a new study suggests. The study included more than 5,600 12- to 18-year-olds who had been in one or more relationships …
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