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Every October, people across the country mobilize during Red Ribbon Week to promote the importance of drug-free living. And this year, there is good news to celebrate. SAMHSA’s most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health tells us that the percentage of 12-to-17-year-olds who drink alcohol, use tobacco, or abuse certain drugs is dropping.
Today, our nation took a major step forward in helping communities build their capacity to provide quality behavioral health care and treatment for Americans who experience mental illnesses and addictions, including those with serious mental illnesses. This is critically important. As the results of SAMHSA’s 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health show, there
This is a week for celebrating, supporting, and affirming lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. On Sunday, October 11, we recognized National Coming Out Day. And today, October 15, is Spirit Day, when we stand against the bullying of LGBT youth. Observances like these are an opportunity to make these young people feel
I Hate Addiction Treatment What is drug addiction and alcoholism? In a center for addiction treatment what can you learn? Firstly, you can learn that addiction, like everything else in life is a learned response. Most likely you have learned it from other addicts or from your friends using drugs and alcohol. A Look At
