Atlantic Prevention Resources

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Atlantic Prevention Resources, Inc.

Atlantic Prevention Resources (APR) prides itself on providing the best substance abuse prevention and education programming in Atlantic County. All of APR's programs are designed specifically for the intended audience using recent scientific research in the field of substance abuse prevention.

Prevention programs are available for any age group, from pre-school-aged children to senior adults, and most are free of charge. As a public service, APR also provides free, confidential referrals and information to individuals and families suffering from the effects of substance abuse.

We also provide residents and professionals of Atlantic County with a free resource center with information about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs as well as many topics related to substance abuse.

Alcohol News

Study: Risky Behavior Among Teens Fueled by Fatalism
A new study from the University of Minnesota finds that nearly 15 percent of teens think theyâre going to die young, possibly leading some to engage in risky behaviors such as drug use.
Americans Drinking Remains Steady in Recession
A new Gallup Poll shows that the recession has done little to change Americans drinking habits.
Alcohol Responsible for Over Half of Russian Deaths in One Decade
More than half of deaths among Russians ages 15 to 54 were attributable to alcohol consumption during the 10-year period following the collapse of the Soviet Union in late 1991, compared to less than 4 percent worldwide.
College Students of Both Genders Binge Drinking More
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine found that a decline in binge drinking among males 12- to 20-years-old did not extend to females of the same age, and that both male and female college students are bingeing more.
Young Adults Need for Addiction Treatment Outpaces Desire for Help
Federal researchers say that 21.1 percent of Americans ages 18 to 25 have alcohol or other drug problems serious enough to require addiction treatment, but few of them recognized their need for help or sought assistance from a treatment facility.

Tobacco News

Report: Cigarette Smuggling Funds Terrorist Groups
A new report by the U.S.-based Center for Public Integrity finds that cigarette and tobacco smuggling funds militant groups like the Taliban.
Study: Tobacco Linked to Brain Damage
New research has found a direct link between tobacco use and brain damage.
Obama Says His Nicotine Addiction is '95 Percent Cured'
President Barack Obama told reporters that while he is almost totally over his smoking addiction, quitting remains a constant struggle.
Cobra Venom Drug Stops Growth of Lung Cancer Cells
A group of Italian investigators has found that an anti-cancer agent called Î±-CBT -- derived from cobra venom -- inhibited the growth of lung-cancer cells and increased the survival time of mice infected with human lung cancer.
Healthcare Reform Must Prioritize Treatment for Addictions, Mental Health, Report Says
Any effort to reform the U.S. healthcare system must make behavioral healthcare a priority, treat the "whole person" not just disease symptoms, and eliminate the stigma and system fragmentation that stand in the way of patients seeking treatment and preventative services, according to a consensus statement issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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