Posts Tagged ‘young people’

 

addiction. – for english class. *there was no drug consumption in the making of this video* here are the links from the credits: www.heartsofhope.net www.myaddiction.com anadeath.webs.com teens.drugabuse.gov www.acde.org www.drug-addiction-support.org

 

Drug abuse affects everyone

Filed under: drug addiction support

Three SOLACE members – Jo Anna Krohn, Barbara Howard, and a young recovering addict – were present to discuss their experiences losing a loved one to a drug-related death, and how young people often find themselves down the rabbit hole of drugs before …
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Shattering the myths of drug abuse

Filed under: drug addiction support

CACY traces its roots to 1978, when a group of parents expressed concern about drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse among adolescents in Richland County. The nonprofit agency, accredited by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, …
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Five Approaches to Counseling Adolescents – This 5 part series leads counselors through the unique and complex benefits and challenges of working with clients from diverse backgrounds ages 13-19 and their families. Order the DVD now by visiting emicrotraining.com Learn more by visiting http Follow us on facebook: facebook.com

 

Downhill slopes aid in an uphill battle

Filed under: adolescent counseling

The winter fund-raiser focuses on raising finances to support the Renaissance Campus, located in West Seneca, which helps 62 adolescents age 12 to 20 escape the struggles of daily drug use. The Renaissance Campus provides these … in order to make a …
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Underage drinking, drug abuse is declining

Filed under: adolescent counseling

 

St. Anthony Foundation – St. Anthony Foundation of San Francisco carries out its mission to serve the needs of the poor and homeless through our many free programs such as our Dining Room, Free Medical Clinic, Employment Program and Learning Center, Senior Services, Social Work Center, Women’s Shelter, Clothing and Furniture Prorgam, Rehabilitation Programs and our Justice Education and Advocacy Program. Narrated by Martin Sheen with music by Bonnie Raitt. For more information please visit: www.stanthonysf.org?from=youtube

 

Doing Social Work: a Popular Lifestyle on Holiday

Filed under: social work center

There are many ways to spend the Chinese New Year Holiday. Doing social work is one of them. And many young people are choosing this way to make their holiday more meaningful. Li Dong has more. … Volunteering at this care center has taken almost all …
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Soldier Ride Phoenix 2011 (Uhaul) – Phoenix-based U-Haul, a founding partner of the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, raised 5343 during the 2011 Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride–Phoenix event. Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recognizes the incredible sacrifices these service members have made, and this event helps to raise public awareness and support for wounded warriors and their families. All donations go to support the programs and services of WWP, which provide comfort, aid, counseling, rehabilitation and family assistance to the wounded throughout their hospital recovery and readjustment to civilian life. Special guest speakers included: Arizona Governor Jan Brewer along with executives from WWP and the United War Veterans Council. “U-Haul is honored to salute these heroes who have given life and limb to defend our freedom,” stated Joe Shoen, chairman, U-Haul International, Inc. “These young people have sacrificed so much in duty to their country and yet they are still willing to give even more to support those who continue to serve. Soldier Ride is a way in which U-Haul is able to thank our veterans for their service, and we are thrilled to be able to do this.” To learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, visit woundedwarriorproject.org To learn more about how U-Haul supports our veterans, visit http

 

Drug Addiction – Short video on heroin addiction. Produced by Friedkin Digital for Wiley & Sons, Inc. Part of a companion series for a university level textbook, “Abnormal Psychology” 11th edition by authors Ann M. Kring, Sheri L. Johnson, Gerald C. Davison, & John M. Neale. Additional footage courtesy of Greg Scott Sawbuck Productions DePaul University …dedicated to the memory of his sister, Julie. © Copyright 2009

 

For Drug Users, a Swift Response Is the Best Medicine

Filed under: heroin addiction rehab

It was 2008, and substance abuse was soaring, particularly among young people whose drugs of choice were pharmaceuticals like OxyContin, a highly addictive pain killer that has an effect similar to heroin but is much easier to obtain. … 2008, through …
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HUNSTANTON: Heroin addict thief at 'last chance saloon'

 

A Sister Remembered – A nice poem to help with the grieving.

 

Letisha Shakespeare's mother urges people to think before getting involved in …

Filed under: inspirational grief

“For them to continue with their strong message and to work tirelessly in trying to prevent further harm to the lives of young people makes them nothing short of inspirational. “They are making young people realise there's a real choice of not having …
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Natasha Trethewey: Poetry 'showed me that I wasn't alone'

Filed under: inspirational grief

She is a daughter who at 19 came to know profound grief when her stepfather shot and killed her mother. A professor (Emory … So the idea of getting to go back to a place that has been deeply inspirational for me is exciting. The other line of …
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