Homelessness : Statistics on Homeless People With Substance Abuse Issues
Homelessness : Statistics on Homeless People With Substance Abuse Issues – Homeless people with substance abuse issues make up the majority of the homeless seen in shelters, and most of that group also has mental health issues to go along with it. Research the correlation between substance abuse and homelessness with information from a Salvation Army major in this free video on homelessness. Expert: Carole Smith Bio: Carole Smith is a major with the Salvation Army. Smith works with homeless charities and the homeless on a daily basis. Filmmaker: Johnny Cathcart
W.Va. gov launching drug abuse awareness campaign
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said the state is launching a "Get High, Don't Get Hired" campaign next week. The public awareness effort targets the damage to West Virginia's employment picture blamed on substance abuse. Officials have long recounted anecdotes …
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Coalition targets drug use, mental health issues in Rutland
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Baker's plan, which involves the cooperation of a number of law enforcement and other social services and a detailed look at crime statistics to focus those resources, has been a little more difficult for some members of the community to wrap their …
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Rep. Cook introduces bill to help prevent prescription drug abuse
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“This proposal will significantly reduce the abuse potential for drugs that are highly addictive, dangerous, and often fuel the substance abuse problem in this country,” said Carter, the ranking member of the General Law Committee, which oversees …
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Preventing drug abuse is a goal of Project LEAD
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The Project LEAD coalition met Monday afternoon to begin developing a system to help Ogle County youths avoid abusing drugs and alcohol. "Our mission thus far is to reduce substance abuse by creating an environment to build up our youth," said Erin …
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