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Information We'd Like to Share
Information We'd Like to Share
An ongoing series of informational entries
An ongoing series of informational entries
Wyoming Public Media: Health Officials Grapple for an Accurate Picture of Opioid Drug Abuse in Wyoming.
Wyoming Public Media: Health Officials Grapple for an Accurate Picture of Opioid Drug Abuse in Wyoming.
Posted: October, 10th, 2018.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES
EXECUTIVE OFFICE of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES
Posted: October, 1st, 2018.
WYOMING DRUG CONTROL UPDATE: "This report reflects significant trends, data, and major issues relating to drugs in the State of Wyoming."
- In 2009-2010, Wyoming was one of the top ten states for rates of drug-use in several categories, including; illicit drug dependence among persons age 12-17; and past-month use of illicit drugs other than marijuana among persons age 12-17. Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2009-2010.
- Approximately 7.07 percent of Wyoming residents reported past-month use of illicit drugs; the national average was 8.82 percent.
- In 2009, the rate of drug-induced deaths in Wyoming was lower than the national average.
- In 2011, nearly half of Wyoming drug treatment admissions were for marijuana.
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NAADAC: Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime
NAADAC: Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime
Posted: August, 25th, 2018.
"The use of alcohol and drugs can negatively affect all aspects of a person’s life, impact their family, friends and community, and place an enormous burden on American society. One of the most significant areas of risk with the use of alcohol and drugs is the connection between alcohol, drugs and crime." read more.......
Wyoming ACLU: Bucking the Trend
Wyoming ACLU: Bucking the Trend
Posted: August, 18th, 2018.
HOW WYOMING CAN REVERSE COURSE THROUGH
REDUCED INCARCERATION AND LOWERED COST.
"If everyone who was in prison or under the supervision of the criminal justice system made up a Wyoming town, it would be the 10th largest town in Wyoming"
Wyoming Legislative Service Office: State Pretrial Memorandum
Wyoming Legislative Service Office: State Pretrial Memorandum
Posted: August, 6th, 2017.
"Interim Topics as Approved by Management Council
Priority # 3 Evidenced Based Pretrial Release Policies
The Committee will examine current pretrial release policies and practices, including risk assessment practices." read more....
American Addiction Institute: Certified Event Interventionist Announcement
American Addiction Institute: Certified Event Interventionist Announcement
Posted: July, 31st, 2018.
American Addiction Institute (AAI, NAADAC Accredited),
Certified Event Interventionist, announcement letter for:
Jason P. Nobles, director of WPS and Chief Underwriting Agent of WBA.