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DATA POINTS TO YOUTH WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS AT DISPROPORTIONATE RISK
Researchers at CDHS analyzed data from the 2014 Delaware School Survey and found that 11th graders that have had at least one parent who is incarcerated were more likely to have: used alcohol and marijuana within the past year; used alcohol and marijuana within the past month; engaged in binge or heavy use of alcohol…
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New campus coalition formed to address alcohol, drug abuse
The Campus Coalition for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention held its inaugural meeting in spring 2014 to begin expanding and advancing alcohol prevention initiatives at the University of Delaware. The coalition, co-chaired by Dawn Thompson, vice president for Student Life, and Nancy Chase, director of Student Wellness and Health Promotion, was charged by Provost…
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UD research informs treatment policy for inmates
A national, five-year study of care for inmates with HIV brought strangers together, produced policy change in the Delaware Department of Correction and documented the importance of good communication and coordinated care for those who return to the community. But many challenges remain in preventing, detecting and treating HIV in offender populations. Christy Visher, director…
