New White House Drug Control Strategy to Stress Treatment, Prevention Programs

Administration says drug policy will emphasize prevention and treatment
The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Obama’s pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue and less as a criminal justice problem. Health – War on Drugs – Drugs – Addiction – Substance Abuse

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Prescription drug abuse rising in Arizona
Several reports indicate that prescription drug abuse is growing and it’s second only to marijuana usage. 3TV shows viewers what’s being done to fight this next wave of drug abuse. “I think because it’s legal, they have the stigma that it’s ok, but they don’t realize is the drug will take over your life,” Liz Waynick said.   Waynick said Xanax was controlling her life. The drug was prescribed by …

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New White House drug control strategy to stress treatment, prevention programs
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced a revised approach to “confronting the complex challenge of drug use and its consequences,” putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment.

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