Articles of Interest

Boston presents plan for battling youth substance use

Prevention Works –

July 25, 2018 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh presented a new plan Tuesday to prevent youth substance use that he said he hopes marks a “historical turning point” in Boston. The 62-page document highlights the need to address racial, ethnic, gender, and economic inequities that contribute to substance use among youth. It acknowledges that young people of color often experience disadvantages in trying to access treatment and support. The report recommends focusing on the issues underlying substance abuse. Walsh, introducing the plan at City Hall, contrasted this approach with the “Just Say No” campaigns of the ’80s and ’90s, which the mayor said failed to address the reasons young people turn to drugs and alcohol.

Full Story @ BostonGlobe.com

Leonard Buschel

Share
Published by
Leonard Buschel

Recent Posts

Archaeologists Uncover Previously Unknown Effect of Tobacco

ALWAYS WITH YOU – Nov. 2, 2024 - Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown effect…

4 hours ago

In Tumultuous Times – Readers Turn to ‘Healing Fiction’

TURN OFF CNN – Nov. 7, 2024 - At Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s book signings, it’s not…

4 hours ago

More Layoffs at Addiction Recovery Care Cuts Nearly Quarter of its Workforce

86ed AGAIN? – NOV. 4, 2024 - Two previous rounds of employee cuts in September…

4 hours ago

Winners Foundation Marks 40-Years Helping Racetrack Workers Overcome Alcoholism & Addiction

BY A NOSE – Nov. 5, 2024 - Thoroughbred owner and recovering alcoholic Gino Roncelli…

4 hours ago

Health Issues And Dr. Pepper Addiction

VIDEO – NO VALUE AT ALL – Nov. 4, 2024 - It all started innocently…

4 hours ago

Medicaid Funding Hasn’t Curbed Overdose Deaths

WHAT WOULD? – Nov. 4, 2024 - Stephan Lindner, Ph.D., is lead author on a…

4 hours ago