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| Marijuana-Drug Information | 05/28/2018 |
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indicaplant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. |
All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information, Marijuana |
| EyeDentifying Drug Abuse | 05/28/2018 |
When the following signs and symptoms are consistently identified, along with other health consequences like changes in hair, changes teeth, changes skin, changes mental health, and changes social habits, they can indicate problematic substance use. The person generally loses interest in life, stops setting goals and struggles with activities of daily living.
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All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information |
| Alcohol- Drug Information | 05/28/2018 | Alcohol, All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information | |
| Emerging Trends and Alerts- NIDA | 05/27/2018 | All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information, PARAPHERNALIA, Trends | |
| Alcohol and Public Health- CDC | 05/26/2018 |
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Alcohol, Article, CDC |
| Making Summer Safe | 05/26/2018 | Article, Other Resources | |
| 2018 5 Hillsborough County Alcohol Facts | 05/22/2018 |
2017 Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Central Breath Testing Data |
Alcohol, Article |
| Resource Assessment – Hillsborough County Substance Abuse Prevention | 05/21/2018 |
Resource Assessment – Hillsborough County Substance Abuse Prevention |
Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material |
| Effective Prevention Programs | 05/16/2018 |
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All Drug Information, Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material |
| Ineffective Prevention Programs | 05/14/2018 |
Read about prevention education programs that are ineffective and why they are ineffective. |
Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material |
| Why is adolescence a critical time for preventing drug addiction? | 05/14/2018 |
Science of Addiction- National Institute of Drug Abuse (beginning of information) Early use of drugs increases a person’s chances of developing addiction. Remember, drugs change brains—and this can lead to addiction and other serious problems. So, preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may go a long way in reducing these risks. If we can prevent young people from experimenting with drugs, we can prevent drug addiction. |
All Drug Information, Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material |
| Kratom | 05/14/2018 |
Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia, with leaves that contain compounds that can have psychoactive (mind-altering) effects. When kratom is taken in small amounts, users report increased energy, sociability, and alertness instead of sedation. However, kratom can also cause uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous side effects. |
All Drug Information, Article, Kratom |
| Drinking, drugs are most dangerous things college students face | 05/06/2018 |
“A lot of people my age didn't realize I had a problem. Because I wasn't using certain drugs, because I wasn't drinking early in the morning or doing the 'typical' alcoholic stereotypes,” said Pollard. |
Alcohol, Article, Parents |
| Pediatricians recommend screening children for drug use starting at age 9 | 04/29/2018 |
Young children are getting their hands on drugs more than ever before. It's becoming such a concern that the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending children as young as nine be screened for substance abuse. |
All Drug Information, Article, Drug Screening, HCADA General, Parents, Professional, Youth |
| 2018 Florida Driving Impaired Survey | 04/13/2018 |
The results of this study provide the Florida DHSMV with a substantial amount of information about Florida residents’ perceptions of and behaviors related to impaired driving. |
All Drug Information, Article, Florida, Impaired, Reports |
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