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Changing Systems: Outcomes from the RWJF Reclaiming Futures Initiative on Juvenile Justice and Substance Abuse

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:16:55 -0500

Reclaiming Futures (RF) is an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that seeks to improve outcomes for drug-involved youth in the juvenile justice system. The first phase of Reclaiming Futures (2002–07) was a ten-site demonstration effort that relied on organizational change and system reform to improve substance abuse interventions for youthful offenders.

National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:32:18 -0500

Start: Jul 22 2009 - 3:28pm

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Drugs4Real

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:47:15 -0500

Drugs4Real is a free Web-based prevention program that teaches early adolescents (ages 11 to 14) about the influence of alcohol and other drugs, and strengthens their commitment to avoid taking these substances.

National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:03:36 -0500

Start: Mar 18 2006 - 12:00pm

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March 18 - 24 is National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week

The Cheapest High

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:13:33 -0600

No shady dealer, no need to hand over a wad of bills, no needles, not even a match to light. No wonder inhalant abuse is among the most common forms of substance abuse among middle school boys and girls. It's also potentially deadly and hard to detect— and on the increase among young teens. Carole Moore reports on the dangers.

My Anti-Drug Mural Guidebook

Sun, 02 Jan 2005 16:43:29 -0600

The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign offers step-by-step instructions on how communities and youth can plan, budget, develop and paint an anti-drug wall mural, promoting anti-drug messages and building healthy, safe and drug-free neighborhoods.

Physician Leadership on National Drug Policy: Adolescent Substance Abuse

Fri, 07 Jan 2005 10:56:56 -0600

This report urges lawmakers to increase federal and state funding for prevention and treatment efforts, and public health officials to increase training for screening, diagnosis, referral and treatment. It also calls on the justice system to expand treatment and services for teens in correctional facilities, and offer more transitional and after-care services to those re-entering the community.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Teen Drug Testing

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:44:42 -0500

Many teens don't understand how drug tests work, who can require them, and whether being around drug-users, particularly marijuana smokers, can lead to positive results for non-users. To help them fin

Kids, Parents and Substance Abuse

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:58:23 -0500

Most kids do not take drugs—and the number of those who do has been declining since the mid-1990s. Still, kids face risks from drugs, alcohol and tobacco—often because the "user" is an adult responsible for caring for them.

Substance Abuse Prevention Knowledge Base

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 07:04:39 -0600

Under a contract from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Tanglewood Research has developed the Prevention Knowledge Base, which now contains 1,000 summaries of prevention research articles.

Parenting is Prevention

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 07:22:38 -0600

Parents who want help in talking to their kids about drugs can find tips, answers to hard questions and links to parent-friendly organizations from this Web site from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Teen Addiction: A Mother's-Eye View

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:46:30 -0500

In the book Adolescent Drug and Substance Abuse, psychologist Nikki Babbitt attempts to give guidance to parents struggling with a child's addiction. Reviewer Dr. Michael Newdow says the book offers more comfort than substance, but may serve as a useful introduction to a difficult problem.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information News Room

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:31:35 -0500

This offers the latest news related to substance abuse prevention for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs from government sources and the popular media, published by the National Clearinghouse for Alcoh

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 22:31:56 -0600

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has good news for families�research overwhelmingly confirms the effectiveness of drug abuse treatment. This October, 1999 research-based guide outlines what principles and practices are most effective in treating drug addiction and abuse.

Benefits of Schools as Community Learning Centers

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 22:09:01 -0600

Research shows the need for children to learn and develop in safe and drug-free environments outside of regular school hours. Benefits of Schools as Community Learning Centers describes how we can give our children opportunities to enhance their learning and be involved in enriching activities in convenient, caring environments. For a copy of the full report, Keeping Schools Open as Community Learning Centers, call the US Department of Education at 1-800-USA-LEARN.