The New Marijuana – What is the truth about marijuana. It is important to know because thirty-nine percent of teens believe marijuana use has no risks and more than half of high…

 

Indiana Prevention Resource Center celebrates 25 years with bullying …

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Professional development opportunities are available in the form of Professional Growth Points for educators and Continuing Education Units for addiction counselors, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers and certified …
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Forum on dangers of heroin scheduled in Glenview

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"There is a problem, and people need to be aware of it," Newberg said. "If I can help one person, then it's well worth it." Newberg, a former certified addiction counselor, is coming back to speak because of another recent heroin overdose in Glenview …
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Firefighter Mental Health: Are We Really Saving Our Own?

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What about training for firefighters to assist firefighters or public safety professionals1? Many of you … I know there are firefighters, officers, and chiefs who have recovered from this disease or have schooling in addiction treatment or counseling …
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