In its 24th year, National Recovery Month is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). During the month of September, substance abuse recovery and treatment facilities will join forces with … [Read more...] aboutAbsolute Advocacy Supports SAMHSA’s National Recovery Month
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Substance Abuse Testing, Assessments & Education
Substance abuse is the frequent use of a harmful drug that leads to an altered mental and physical state. Almost any substance, such as inhalants, solvents, alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes, can be abused. However, among the illegal substances that are most commonly abused, marijuana ranks the … [Read more...] aboutSubstance Abuse Testing, Assessments & Education
Booze It And Lose It: North Carolina’s Statewide Campaign To Prevent Drunk Driving
The "Booze It & Lose It" campaign zeros in on drunken drivers with innovative and extensive anti-driving while impaired (DWI) enforcement and education. Sobriety checkpoints are continually set up in all North Carolina counties as part of the state's highly effective anti-drunk driving … [Read more...] aboutBooze It And Lose It: North Carolina’s Statewide Campaign To Prevent Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving Accidents And Deaths: Can They Be Prevented?
In the United States, 1 in 3 crash deaths is caused by drunk driving, resulting in 1 death every 48 minutes. When so many people get behind the wheel after drinking too much, how can this be prevented? Recent research by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) shows how we can all take responsibility … [Read more...] aboutDrunk Driving Accidents And Deaths: Can They Be Prevented?
