Announcement Modified for $865205 Funding for Residential Substance Abuse …

Announcement Modified for 5205 Funding for Residential Substance Abuse …

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WASHINGTON, March 10 — The U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance has modified its announcement that it expects to award a mandatory grant to develop and implement substance abuse treatment programs in state, local and tribal correctional and detention …
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Morrisey turns attention to prescription drug abuse

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The attorneys said the development of tamper-resistant opioid-based prescription pain relievers help to deter abuse and can be a part of a comprehensive approach when combined with prevention, interdiction, prosecution and substance-abuse treatment.
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Carter drug use declines for youth

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… drug abuse prevention interventions reduce risk and enhance protective factors. Substance abuse programs are cost effective, too. Each dollar invested in prevention achieves a savings of up to $ 7 in substance abuse treatment and criminal justice costs.
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