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Dr. Drew on Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens
Partnership for a Drug-free America - Fri, 09/03/2010 - 11:41
One in five teenagers has abuse prescription pain medication. Dr. Drew shares some reasons why teens are abusing pills and what parents can do if they suspect their child is using.
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Teens Saving Teens: It All Began With 17 Drug-Addicted Teenagers
Partnership for a Drug-free America - Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:12
She smiled and said she was proud of him. He had come to a 180 degree turn in his life. And with that, he turned to the other teens and thanked them for helping him change his life. His victory became theirs.
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Is Your Child Away At College? Let Him Know You’ve Got His Back
Partnership for a Drug-free America - Thu, 08/26/2010 - 09:03
As a college student living 5 hours away from my parents, I have the freedom to do pretty much whatever I want. If I got into any real trouble, with the university or the law, only then would the school contact my parents. Otherwise, I can get away with a lot without my parents ever knowing. That’s a scary thought for parents reading this, right?
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It’s Just a Sip
Partnership for a Drug-free America - Thu, 08/19/2010 - 10:55
Truth be told, the lessons about alcohol consumption that are the most powerful may just be the ones that are not accompanied by a wagging finger and a tongue lashing. It is the small, accumulated lessons about drinking that add up to make a difference.
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Share Your “Teachable Moments”
Partnership for a Drug-free America - Thu, 08/12/2010 - 15:04
My colleague told me she was having her 10-year-old stepson practice his reading and comprehension skills while reading entries from my personal blog. Effectively, she noted, along the way she discovered that it’s a creative method of early drug prevention too.
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ONDCP's Open Government Plan
Pushing Back - Wed, 04/07/2010 - 09:57
Office of the Director, ONDCPApril 7, 2010 On his first day in office, President Obama signed the Memorandum on Transparency and Open Government and, for the past year, his Administration has been working to put this into practice. On December 8th of last year, OMB Director Peter Orszag issued the Open Government Directive requiring direct executive departments and agencies to take specific actions to implement the principles of transparency, participation, and collaboration outlined in the...(read more)
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A Breakthrough for International Drug Control Cooperation
Pushing Back - Mon, 04/05/2010 - 15:40
Office of the Director, ONDCPApril 5, 2010 Last month, I was fortunate to be part of the US-delegation to the 53rd Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria. The CND is a chance for more than 60 countries, representing every region in the world, to gather and discuss matters of drug policy, agree on future directions of policy, and identify matters of concern and further study. This year, Director Kerlikowske and Deputy Director McLellan led the US-delegation, along with...(read more)
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Cross-Agency Teamwork Leads to Seizure in Arizona
Pushing Back - Mon, 04/05/2010 - 07:58
Director KerlikowskeApril 5, 2010 While in Arizona recently, I visited with the Arizona Region of the Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) office. During my visit, I received a briefing on the HIDTA’s activities, met with staff and toured the facility, where I had the opportunity to examine the drugs and paraphernalia seized in an operation on Thursday, March 25, 2010. The seizure netted 15 pounds of methamphetamine, 650 pounds of marijuana, 30 kilograms of cocaine...(read more)
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SBIRT Works!
Pushing Back - Tue, 03/30/2010 - 15:47
Dr. Janet F. WilliamsMarch 30, 2010 SBIRT works! Through a collaborative with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), medical doctors in training throughout the country are now learning tools that are known to succeed in helping patients who are at risk for or already having problems with substance abuse. Substance abuse is one of our Nation’s largest public health problems. It accounts for a significant portion of the health care cost burden to society, translating into hundreds...(read more)
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New Fact Sheet on U.S. Demand Reduction Efforts
Pushing Back - Mon, 03/29/2010 - 16:24
Office of Demand Reduction, ONDCPMarch 29, 2010 U.S. counter-drug policy is often portrayed overseas as all supply reduction, focused only on law enforcement, interdiction and eradication of coca and poppy cultivation. While that is a part of the U.S. strategy, and we’ll have more on that in future blogs, it does not reflect the entirety of our policy. The other equally important part of what the U.S. does is to reduce the demand for drugs worldwide and at home. The U.S. is one of the...(read more)
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Director Kerlikowske Addresses the United States Attorneys
Pushing Back - Fri, 03/26/2010 - 16:30
Director's Travel BlogMarch 26, 2010 During his remarks to the United States Attorneys in Tempe, Arizona, Director Kerlikowske stressed the Obama Administration's unwavering support for law enforcement, finding innovative ways to address recidivism, disrupting domestic drug production and trafficking, and working with international partners to reduce the global drug trade. While recognizing the importance of law enforcement, he also emphasized the importance of prevention and treatment because...(read more)
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Director Visits Mexico as Part of Large U.S. Delegation
Pushing Back - Thu, 03/25/2010 - 23:33
Office of Supply Reduction, ONDCPMarch 25, 2010As part of a high level delegation from the Obama Administration, ONDCP Director Gil Kerlikowske traveled to Mexico earlier this week to discuss the Merida Initiative and Mexico and the United States’ shared responsibility to combat and defeat organized transnational crime. The delegation was led by Secretary of State Clinton and included Defense Secretary Gates, Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral...(read more)
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Prevention and Treatment Stories from Phoenix
Pushing Back - Wed, 03/24/2010 - 16:04
Director's Travel BlogMarch 24, 2010 Just on the heels of his participation in the High-level meeting in Mexico City, Director Kerlikowske was in Phoenix today meeting with organizations and individuals making a difference in the Southwest Border community. His first stop was to the TERROS and COPE (Community, Outreach, Prevention, Education) Coalitions. Self-termed a "coalition of coalitions," the two groups work together to leverage the expertise and energies of youth, parents, educators, behavioral...(read more)
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