Prevention News

Tribal members combat unspoken crisis of HIV on Navajo Nation Posted: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:59:15 -0800
Melvin Harrison drifted far from his boyhood home on the Navajo Nation and found himself addicted to drugs and barefoot on the streets of San Diego. When he entered a drug and alcohol treatment program in 1987, he had no idea what HIV was or that AIDS would claim the lives of so many he loved.

STOP to attend national substance abuse conference Posted: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:05:33 -0800
Special to the Daily News WASHINGTON, D.C. – Health advocates from Mingo County are headed to Washington, D.C. Feb. 6-9 to join nearly 3,000 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists an...

AIDS treatment on Indian reservation clouded by secrets, stigma Posted: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:24:51 -0800
The Gallup Indian Medical Center has seen a steady increase of new HIV cases among Navajos over the past 10 years.

PHS grad to visit D.C. with VOICES Coalition Posted: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:11:15 -0800
Health advocates from VOICES Coalition, including Plainview native Teresa Alvarado, are headed to Washington, D.C., Feb. 6-9 to join nearly 3,000 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists a

Robert Hayward, Author of the Thirteenth Step Reveals Details of the Sacred Native American Church Ceremony for the ... Posted: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:28:11 -0800
After years of review, the Native American Church approved Robert Hayward's detailed narrative describing the details of the Native American Church Ceremony. Robert wrote the details for the purpose of teaching how the ancient traditions and rituals of the Church ceremony can heal addictions and restore hope. “Many Native American’s live unhealthy lifestyles leading to alcoholism and addiction ...

Journey Healing Centers Raises Red Flags over New Super Painkiller Zohydro Posted: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:24:08 -0800
With approximately 7 million Americans admitting to the non-medical use of prescription painkillers during the past month (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), Journey Healing Centers (private drug and alcohol treatment centers) is raising red flags over the dangers of Zohydro, the newest super painkiller, said to be 10 times the strength of Vicodin and pending FDA approval ...

RoadFish.com Releases Their 5 Reasons to Stay Mentally and Spiritually Healthy Posted: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:42:30 -0800
RoadFish.com has released their 5 reasons to maintain your mental and spiritual health. They have timed their release with the recent influx of news surrounding Demi Moore's hospitalization, Pat Sajak's drunk hosting reveal, and the Morgellon's study conclusion.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2012 RoadFish.com released today their 5 reasons to stay mentally and spiritually healthy. In the wake ...

Over 2,500 Community Advocates To Participate in Community Anti-drug Coalitions of America's 2012 National Leadership ... Posted: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:56:37 -0800
Four-day Conference to Help Community Leaders Tackle America's #1 Public Health Concern

Navajo Nation combats unspoken HIV crisis Posted: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:55:50 -0800
On National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which falls on March 20 this year, communities across the nation will hold events to spread awareness about HIV issues on native lands. The effort is spearheaded by the the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center and their partners

Underage Drinking Costs CA Billions: Study Posted: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:00:48 -0800
A recent study in California found that the cost of underage drinking was over 6.5 billion in 2010.

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