Database Technology Ineffective in War on Prescription Drug Abuse Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 2, 2009The “War on Drugs” used to focus on those hard-core street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy. Now, those charged with trying to keep these drugs off the streets are finding that they no longer pose the greatest threat. Instead, prescription medications are now the new opponents. The Sun Sentinel reported this latest craze,…
Research Shows Teen Exposure to Drug Education Programs Have Long-Term Effects News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 1, 2009For those who have never had a drug problem, it is often hard to understand why it becomes a deadly habit. Teens that engage in this risky behavior are more likely to suffer long-term consequences, but new research highlights the positive impact of drug education programs. According to a recent report in Science Daily, a…
