New Study Results on Opioid Use and Pain
A study of more than 100,000 surgical cases at University of Virginia (UVA) Health System found patients’ pain scores improved even as doctors gave fewer opioids. Two key factors were associated with...
View ArticleCADCA’s 27th Annual National Leadership Forum
Are you attending CADCA this year? The National Leadership Forum, February 6 – 9, 2017, is located at the beautiful National Harbor. This year’s Forum is focused on “Engineering Healthy Communities”....
View Article2017 PITA Forum Call for Presentations
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5:00PM EDT on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 The North Carolina Substance Abuse Prevention Providers Association (NCSAPPA) is pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for our 10th...
View ArticleCleveland County’s Law Enforcement Renews Commitment
Local law enforcement is renews it commitment with Cleveland County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition to help prevent underage drinking in the county. On Feb. 28, leaders of the Cleveland County...
View ArticleHave You Registered for #PITA2017
Be sure to register and book your hotel by Thursday May 11th to guarantee your discounted room rate. Click HERE for more information
View ArticleNew Treatment Guidance for Pregnant Mothers with Opioid Use Disorder
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released new Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants. SAMHSA’s...
View ArticleMonitoring the Future 2017 Survey Results
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View ArticleE-cigarette Ads Associated with Cigarette Smoking Initiation Among Youth
A scientific study finds that receptivity to e-cigarette advertising increases the likelihood of trying conventional cigarettes one year later. The study found that young people ages 12-21 who had...
View ArticleDecember is Drunk/Drugged Driving Prevention Month
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the U.S. Department...
View ArticleU.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain
The U.S. Surgeon General offers a statement on marijuana us and the developing brain: “I, Surgeon General VADM Jerome Adams, am emphasizing the importance of protecting our Nation from the health...
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