Prescription for Abuse: A Noozhawk Special Project
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Santa Barbara Psychiatrist an Expert Witness in Trial Against Michael Jackson’s Doctor
Sherif El-Asyouty says prevention begins with understanding the potential for prescription drug abuse, addiction and overdoses
Carpinteria Cares for Youth Forum Tackles Prescription Drug Misuse, Abuse
Law enforcement and medical experts discuss the signs and statistics and urge young people to be responsible for themselves and friendsInspired by Noozhawk Series, Carpinteria Cares for Youth Hosting Prescription Drug Forum
Wednesday's event, open to the public, will focus on the effects on young people
Annenberg Fellowships Take a Diverse Approach to Community Health Journalism
In addition to Noozhawk's prescription drug series, projects include Monterey County nutrition and Los Angeles County transportation
Dr. Nancy Leffert Champions Antioch University’s Role in Fight Against Substance Abuse
Psychologist says school is committed to leading community dialogue on challenges, solutions
Professionals Working in Addiction Field Often Share Roots at Antioch University Santa Barbara
School's clinical psychology programs provide training, resources — and thousands of hours of volunteer time
Santa Barbara County Officials Look for Solutions in Battle Against Prescription Drug Abuse
Convincing pharmaceutical companies to accept return of unused drugs is among initiatives agencies are pursuing
Operation Medicine Cabinet Gets the Drop on Prescription Drug Disposal
Consumers encouraged to get rid of their medications at Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department drop-off boxes
Lacey Johnson Gives UCSB Students an Education in Dealing with Drug Abuse and Addiction
Counselor says rising anxiety levels, emergence of prescription medications add to risks students face
Awareness, Disposal Key Elements to Reversing Tide of Prescription Drug Abuse
Get prepared so you'll know what to look for, how to ask questions and where to properly dispose of the drugs
Dr. Joe Blum Keeps Focus on His Veteran Patients Despite Health-Care System’s Restraints
VA doctor mindful of larger obstacles and obligations while prescribing treatment in as personal a setting as possible
Drug Abuse Treatment Programs, Expertise Are Plentiful on South Coast
Local inpatient and outpatient options include court-ordered treatment and long-range care
Dr. David Agnew Sees Pain as Pathway to Abuse But Cautions Against Overreaction
Neurologist and pain medicine specialist says bigger risk is patients' prescriptions falling into the wrong hands
For Clinical Psychologist Neil Rocklin, Addiction Education Can’t Begin Soon Enough
To keep kids off drugs, CSU Channel Islands lecturer says understanding the why is as important as the how
Prescription Drug System Is Rife with Loopholes, Fraud and Lack of Oversight
Determined addicts routinely bypass controls while some doctors overprescribe with little apparent consequenceLaw Enforcement Fights Battle Against Prescription Drug Abuse from Outside and Inside
While drug-related crimes increase in the community, local corrections officials say 80 percent of inmates are users
Sheriff Bill Brown a Strong Supporter of Re-Entry, Drug Abuse Treatment Efforts
County's top lawman says treatment programs play a vital role in crime fight, even in face of funding threats
Speaking from Experience, Zona Seca’s Kevin Smith Keeps Drug Abusers on Road to Recovery
Veteran youth and family treatment program director urges parents to 'lock up their medication'
Early Education for Parents and Youth Emerges as Critical Tactic to Thwart Drug Use
As research reframes addiction risks, school officials and treatment professionals step up efforts to keep drugs away from kids
Student Highs Can Lead to Tragic Woes with Addiction’s Hook Just One Fateful Step Away
UCSB officials, local law enforcement walk fine line between enforcement and student safety
As a Parent Herself, Prosecutor Von Nguyen Brings Empathy to Job in Juvenile Justice
Deputy DA says earlier intervention, rehabilitation are key to keeping kids off drugs and alcohol, and out of a life of crimeFrom an Early Age, Shereen Khatapoush Saw the Horrors of Substance Abuse
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse staffer works with youth — and their parents — to educate themselves and their community
Local Oversight of Prescription Medications Is Far More Focused Than State, Federal Controls
Hospitals and clinics on the front lines develop their own systems to monitor abuse, suspicious activity
Elderly Are Particularly Vulnerable to Both Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs
Seniors make up 13% of population, account for a third of all prescriptions written in the U.S.
Second-Generation Pharmacist Peter Caldwell Fills a Vital Role with Patient Health Care
Drugstores a key front in battle against prescription abuse, but regulations hinder effectivenessThe Liquid Lady — A Poem
Noozhawk reader shares her pain and sorrow, spurred by a loved one's addiction to methamphetamines
Dr. Chris Lambert Sounds Warning on Mixing Prescription Drugs with Alcohol
Longtime emergency room physician calls for students, young people to practice common senseSanta Barbara Teen News Network Adds Another Dimension to Prescription Drug Abuse Series
Through video interviews, teenagers expand scope of Noozhawk's project and discover they have their own stories to tell
Escalation of Drug Overdose Deaths Includes Increased Presence of Prescription Medications
Santa Barbara County autopsy reports show that, whether intentional or accidental, teens and adults are most often abusing multiple drugs
Understanding Addiction Key to Dealing With Prescription Drug Abuse
Risk factors include genetic tendencies, adaptation and brain circuitry — and are all different in each of us
Donna Genera Has Seen the Price and Perils of Drug Addiction from All Sides
Abuse counselor driven by her past to help others with their future
Rich Detty Bears Burden of Not Knowing Extent of Dead Son’s Drug Use
46-year-old Cliff Detty had been diagnosed with mental illness but father wonders whether drugs also played a fateful role
2010 National Survey on Drug Use & Health
Findings report 8.9 percent of U.S. population using illegal drugs
Local, National Statistics Reveal Alarming Jumps in Misuse and Abuse of Medications
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