SAMHSA's Press Event: Release of the Latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health and Recovery Month Initiative Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today that there is a five percent decline in the number of American youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who have ever used marijuana. Current use of marijuana plummeted nearly 30 percent among 12 and 13 year olds. The findings were included in the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health released today at the annual Recovery Month press conference.
Recovery Month PSAs Are Online These public service announcements (PSAs) can be viewed online, and are being made available to radio and television stations nationwide. Broadcasters are invited to request copies of the PSAs, which are available in a variety of broadcast-quality formats.
Recovery Month Kit Now Online This year's Recovery Month materials focus on improving access to recovery among the large number of Americans who have difficulty obtaining treatment for alcohol or drug use disorders. This planning toolkit provides everything you need to prepare for your events and activities.
(5/27/04)
Webcast: The Individual and Familial Dynamics of Recovery(premieres June 2, 2004)
This program highlights the struggles of individuals and families in recovery and the successful strategies they use to begin the healing process and maintain sobriety.
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New York Times, May 18, 2004: Help for Older People with Alcohol Problems The New York Times highlighted SAMHSA resources in the article "Help for Older People with Alcohol Problems" by Bonnie Rothman Morris. Morris pointed out some of the dangers of alcohol misuse among older adults and suggested effective strategies for getting treatment.
(5/21/04)
Web Chat: Addiction By Prescription(March 2004)
This Web chat is designed to foster discussion of topics raised in the Addiction by Prescription Webcast that was broadcast on March 3, 2004. MORE
Webcast: The Road To Recovery(February 2004)
This webcast demonstrates successful awareness-raising strategies employed by communities-large and small-throughout the Nation and provides helpful tips for replicating those successes where you live. MORE
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