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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Drug abuse -- Prevention"”.
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Toward effective and ethical drug abuse prevention policies: The case against indiscriminate drug testing
… of organizational domains, a negative illicit drug screen result has become the final and paramount criterion for admission and/or continuing participation. Such a policy is vigorously promoted to the private sector by government and vendors of testing services as an inexpensive and vital tool …
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THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN HIGH RISK, RURAL VIRGINIA COUNTIES
… study was to examine the relationship between drug-related crimes in high-risk, rural Virginia counties (Brunswick County and Grayson County) and efforts to reduce them with a particular focus on a cost-benefit analysis of expenditures. Four independent variables were assessed in relation to …
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Assessment Of Community Involvement In Prevention Of Drug Abuse Among Youth In Tanzania: A Case Of Kinondoni Municipality Dar es salaam
… study was to assess community’s involvement in prevention of drug abuse among youth in the Tanzania the case of Kinondoni Municipality in Dar es Salaam region. The primary objective was to examine and to find out how the local communities are involved in drug abuse prevention, their community …
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Epidemiology of prescription drug abuse in Illinois high school students
Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions and trends indicate that the number of adolescents who abuse these drugs will continue to increase. Every adolescent appear to be at risk and this epidemic does not appear to be defined by known risk profiles for substance abuse. Nearly one …
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Is Rowan University's Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy effective at deterring students from possessing or using drugs and drug paraphernalia?
… Rowan University's current Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy. Two surveys were distributed; one via email to all current Rowan University students and the other via email to all students found in violation of the drug policy between 2005 and 2011. Three hypotheses were examined. The first was …
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The role of formal education in mitigating abuse of alcohol among pupils: A study of grade 8-12 pupils in selected Secondary Schools in Lusaka District
… who consume alcohol to an extent that, they abuse the substance. It is noted that in many parts of the world, drinking alcoholic beverages is a common feature of social gatherings. Despite there being measures to control alcohol consumption in many societies, many people still abuse the …
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The role of formal education in mitigating abuse of alcohol among pupils: A study of grade 8-12 pupils in selected Secondary Schools in Lusaka District
… who consume alcohol to an extent that, they abuse the substance. It is noted that in many parts of the world, drinking alcoholic beverages is a common feature of social gatherings. Despite there being measures to control alcohol consumption in many societies, many people still abuse the …
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Drugs and drug policies in Oman with special reference to the death penalty
The problem of drugs in Oman has assumed serious proportions in recent years. It leads to creation of an underground economy and is associated with loss of skilled manpower. However, the problem has several dimensions. It has direct and indirect adverse effects.In response to increases in both …
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An examination of the effectiveness of strategies used for the prevention of drug abuse in Zambian schools : a case of four public secondary schools in Lusaka district.
… the effectiveness of strategies used for the Prevention of Drug abuse in Zambian Schools: a case study of Four Public Secondary Schools in Lusaka District. The study had four specific objectives which were: To identify causes of drugs abuse at Munali Boys and Girls and Kabulonga Boys and Girls …
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An examination of the effectiveness of strategies used for the prevention of drug abuse in Zambian schools : a case of four public secondary schools in Lusaka district.
… the effectiveness of strategies used for the Prevention of Drug abuse in Zambian Schools: a case study of Four Public Secondary Schools in Lusaka District. The study had four specific objectives which were: To identify causes of drugs abuse at Munali Boys and Girls and Kabulonga Boys and Girls …
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Intervention strategies which enable families to be reunified and foster a successful case closure within the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Social Services
… complications resulting from either alcohol or drug abuse include a high incidence of stillbirths, fetal distress, asphyxia, prematurity, low birth weight, pneumonia, congenital malformations, cerebral infarction, and an increased risk to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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Intervention strategies which enable families to be reunified and foster a successful case closure within the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Social Services
… complications resulting from either alcohol or drug abuse include a high incidence of stillbirths, fetal distress, asphyxia, prematurity, low birth weight, pneumonia, congenital malformations, cerebral infarction, and an increased risk to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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Crossing over the line : becoming a marijuana user alters perceptions of source and message credibility in anti-drug campaigns
Illicit-drug use is a major problem in our society. Policing, charging and incarcerating offenders incurs a significant strain on government resources, and results in criminal records for those found guilty. This study examines the attitudes and beliefs of young adults (18-24 years) toward social …