Drug Alerts
Through the United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance's collaborative endeavor of The Center for the Study and Prevention of Substance at Nova Southeastern University, epidemiological reports are produced to provide vital community information about current drug trends and alerts.
These action alerts remain central the Commission's philosophy of "information into action" and serve as the data-driving force behind many of the Commission's prevention initiatives as well as other dedicated organizations in our community.
The Commission and the The Center for the Study and Prevention of Substance at Nova Southeastern University particpate in both State and National epidemilogical workgroups. Below, please find Trend Reports from Florida's Substance Abuse Epidemiology Workgroup:
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The Costs of Underage Drinking in Florida
Source:
The Partnership at Drugfree.org » Join Together Feed
Date:
July 17, 2009
Underage drinking is a persistent public health problem that generates significant costs to society
from alcohol-related consequences such as criminal activity/delinquency, antisocial behavior,
academic difficulties, risky sexual behavior, health problems, unintentional injuries, and traffic
crashes.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Trends in Florida
Source:
The Partnership at Drugfree.org » Join Together Feed
Date:
February 9, 2009
The illicit use of prescription pain medications is an issue that is emerging rapidly nationally and in
Florida as a serious threat to health and wellbeing.
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Adult and Underage Alcohol Use in Florida
Source:
The Partnership at Drugfree.org » Join Together Feed
Date:
February 8, 2008
Perhaps no other substance has as widespread consumption and acceptance in the United States as
alcohol. It is the drug most used by adolescents today. Recent research show that those who begin
drinking in their early teens are at greater risk of developing alcohol dependence at some point in their
lives, more quickly and at younger ages, and of developing chronic, relapsing dependence.
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