One Question May Gauge Severity of Unhealthy Drug, Alcohol Use

One Question May Gauge Severity of Unhealthy Drug, Alcohol Use
Information on risk is necessary to "inform the goals of brief intervention for people identified as having unhealthy use — for example, to help decide how urgent it is to address the problem, or whether specialized treatments are needed," he said … Read more on Science Daily (press release)

Groups offer support for heroin victims
Last year, the county's Heroin Task Force presented its program, “Realities of Prescription Drugs and Heroin Abuse” to about 1,500 students at Drexel Hill and Beverly Hills middle schools in the Upper Darby School District. Their message to children … Read more on Daily Local News

Athens County Prosecutor Seeks Grant To Expand Drug Treatment Options
Blackburn currently runs a drug diversion program through HRS and other treatment agencies. This grant would expand treatment options to those drug offenders in jail. “HRS is very excited about Mr. Blackburn's proposal. It is our experience that one of … Read more on WOUB