AAFP, NIDA Offer Educational Program on Addiction

Published June 11, 2013

AAFP, NIDA Offer Educational Program on Addiction
In cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the AAFP is offering family physicians a new perspective on drug abuse and addiction, as well as tools to help physicians care for patients and families who are dealing with these issues.
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'There is hope for drug addiction'
June 11, 2013 · Mike Thomas, a former addict, tells his story to let others know there is hope to get out of addiction. A documentary about prescription drug abuse in a small town in Wyoming County is expected to be available to the public on July 1 …
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New approach for reducing drug abuse
"I spent years searching for effective programs that would lower drug use and prevent addiction," said Sheff. "Numerous scientific studies prove that LifeSkills Training has shown remarkable results. Rather than focusing on the drugs themselves, LST …
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