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In War on Drugs, Obama Refocuses As Public Health Fight

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In War on Drugs, Obama Refocuses As Public Health Fight

This week, President Obama unveiled a new national policy that he said treats drug use as a public health issue with a refocus on prevention and treatment. read more

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On Drinking, Parents Just Need to Say No

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On Drinking, Parents Just Need to Say No

As many teens prepare for prom, The Boston Globe interviews Dr. John Knight, founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Children’s Hospital, on how parents can prevent underage drinking. read more

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“Spice”: A Dangerous, Yet Legal ‘High’

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“Spice”: A Dangerous, Yet Legal ‘High’

Laurie DeLong, Program Director at our Phoenix Academy of Austin, talks to Austin News about the importance of parental action in response to the new, dangerous, legal ‘high’ known as “Spice”. read more

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Formerly Addicted to Prescription Drugs, “Luke” Now Helps Others

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Formerly Addicted to Prescription Drugs, “Luke” Now Helps Others

NBC Maine Local News interviews “Luke”, who shares his story of addiction to prescription drugs, and how he believes his experience can help others facing the same struggle. read more

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Substance-free Dorm Aids Recovering Students

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Substance-free Dorm Aids Recovering Students

The Philadelphia Inquirer features William Paterson University, which recently created new dorm rooms for students recovering from addiction. read more

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Phoenix House of Florida Success Story

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Phoenix House of Florida Success Story

Florida Partners in Crisis highlights the road to recovery for a young teen in treatment at our Derek Jeter Academy in Tampa. read more

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Prescription Drug Abuse Worsening

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Prescription Drug Abuse Worsening

Despite numerous federal investigations to crack down on prescription drug abuse, authorities say demand for painkillers is on the rise, the Washington Post reports. read more

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Phoenix House Teens Speak Out

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Phoenix House Teens Speak Out

At a youth summit in Southern California, teenagers from Phoenix House led a roundtable discussion about their struggles with addiction. read more

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Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on ‘Leftover’ Meds

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Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on ‘Leftover’ Meds

A recent Utah study reveals that nearly all men and women who illegally use opioid painkillers get them from a relative or friend. read more

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Anti-Energy Drink Causes Concern

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Anti-Energy Drink Causes Concern

Mental health experts in Texas worry that “Drank,” a new relexation beverage, may be a gateway drug to the illegal cough syrup concoction “purple drank.” The Dallas Morning News interviews two young Phoenix House clients. read more

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