Spreading Awareness about Prescription Medication Abuse in May
This month, The Partnership at Drugfree.org is participating in various events around the country to help address the issue of prescription drug abuse. Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on in May: On...
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Presentation: Steve Pasierb Delivers Keynote at Women in Government’s 15th...
On May 10, 2012, our President and CEO Steve Pasierb delivered the morning keynote at the Women in Government’s Outreach to Vulnerable Populations Conference, themed “Building Better Futures for...
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The Partnership at Drugfree.org Announces New Partners in National Medicine...
~“The Medicine Abuse Project” Will Prevent Half a Million Teens from Abusing Medicine in Five Years~ July 31, 2012 -New York, NY- The Partnership at Drugfree.org, announces that Abbott Laboratories,...
View ArticleIn Case You Missed It: Check out the A&E “Hope for Recovery” Webinar
As part of The Medicine Abuse Project’s launch week, The Partnership at Drugfree.org and A&E Networks hosted a webinar focused on recovery from medicine abuse on September 27. Steve Pasierb,...
View ArticleThe Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Third Annual American Medicine...
This month, The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), an alliance partner of The Partnership at Drugfree.org, hosted its third annual American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) in the state of...
View ArticleEducators: This January, Help Educate Students About the Dangers of Rx Abuse
Addressing the epidemic of teen medicine abuse is a responsibility that falls upon entire communities, including those who work in our schools. Educators spend a great deal of time directly interacting...
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The Mario Do Right Foundation Joins The Medicine Abuse Project
We are excited to announce that The Mario Do Right Foundation has joined The Medicine Abuse Project as an official strategic partner. The Mario Do Right Foundation will work to help us educate the...
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National Study: Teen Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent...
Parents’ Lax Attitudes and Behavior Linked to Teen Rx Drug Misuse and Abuse ~ Nearly One-Third of Parents Believe Stimulants Can Improve Academic Performance, Even for Teens Who Do Not Have Attention...
View ArticleWorld Premier: “Out of Reach” Documentary at Genart Film Festival in NYC
Last night, “Out of Reach”, a short documentary created by teen filmmaker Cyrus Stowe, premiered at the 18th Annual Genart Film Festival in New York City. The film captures the issue of teen...
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Boycott Kitson and Share Your Outrage
Despite thousands of calls and messages from families who have lost loved ones to prescription drug abuse, the Los Angeles-based boutique, Kitson, has refused to remove apparel that glamorizes...
View ArticleAddiction to Prescription Opiates and Heroin Addressed by New Resource
~ National Nonprofit Launches Innovative Tool to Help Parents Understand Lifesaving Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction ~ NEW YORK, NY, December 12, 2013 – The Partnership at...
View ArticlePill-Shaped Products That Glamorize Medicine Abuse: Harmless Fun or...
This past June, Urban Outfitters, a national retail store popular with teens, removed a number of products from its shelves after considerable pressure from public health groups, state attorneys...
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