Ask SAMHSA Response – Substance Abuse

Published January 19, 2013

Ask SAMHSA Response – Substance Abuse – This is the response to questions asked by the public via Facebook, Twitter, and SAMHSA’s blog about substance abuse prevention as part of SAMHSA’s Ask SAMHSA series. For more information on substance abuse prevention, please visit www.samhsa.gov/prevention.

Worcester City Council discusses drug abuse prevention strategies

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

Dr. Michael P. Hirsh, the city's acting commissioner of public health, noted that this week's rollout of the comprehensive community health plan will bring together community partners to try to tackle some of the root causes of drug abuse. The …
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FDA issues draft guidance on abuse-deterrent opioids

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

This draft guidance fulfills mandates under the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) and the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan. “Our nation is in the midst of a …
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