News Release Table of Contents:

The following is a listing of recent DASA news releases. News releases will be added as they become available. For more information on news releases, call the contact person listed at the beginning of the release or the Prevention and Communications Manager at (360) 725-3763.
 

2008 New Releases

May 21, 2008
Don’t let alcohol stand in the way of your graduate’s future

April 21, 2008
Study shows that paying for chemical dependency treatment improves health outcomes and saves taxpayer dollars too

March 04, 2008
Internet gambling sites reach out to lure young gamblers

February 27, 2008
Statewide meetings, advertising campaign encourages parents to talk about alcohol

2007 News Releases

November 30, 2007
Washington to receive second Access to Recovery grant during program at State Capitol Campus December 5

November 9, 2007
Washington communities to share drug prevention strategies at November 16 - 17 Prevention Summit in Vancouver

September 7, 2007
Those addicted to gambling may not be leading cheers for the first big football weekend of the fall

September 4, 2007
DSHS warns parents to do their homework as children return to school

August 30, 2007
September is Recovery Month Treatment of drug use disorders is saving the state medical and long term care costs

June 28, 2007
Tacoma addiction institute focuses on Partnerships for Recovery

May 25, 2007
Proms, parties and unwary parents -- it all adds up to a dangerous season for teens in transition

April 16, 2007
Underage Drinking in Washington is an Adult Problem

March 21, 2007
Alcohol, drugs, and violence continue to impact state youth, survey says

March 19, 2007
March Madness can be a real problem for addicted gambler trying to avoid temptation

March 7, 2007
Gambling Awareness Week focuses states attention on identification, treatment, and prevention of gambling addictions

March 5, 2007
Coalition has a simple message for Washington State parents: Start talking before they start drinking!

January 30, 2007
Before You Bet On the Super Bowl, Know the Signs of Problem Gambling

January 25, 2007
DSHS to brief Clark County physicians and other providers on tool kit for treating Medicaid patients with drug issues

January 16, 2007
DSHS unveils provider's tool kit to help identify and treat Medicaid patients with narcotics and other drug issues
 

2006 News Releases

December 7, 2006
DSHS Schedules Public Hearings in Tri-Cities

October 17, 2006
Washington communities to share drug prevention strategies at Oct. 20-21 Prevention Summit in Tri-Cities

July 3, 2006
Addiction disorders treatment programs and staff to be honored at Seattle Pacific conference

June 14, 2006
When fathers recover from alcohol and drug dependency, children show improved behavior, functioning

June 12, 2006
DSHS schedules public hearings on Therapeutic Health Services proposed relocation of methadone program in Shoreline
Corrected release: The Shoreline THS address has been corrected

June 8, 2006
DSHS names Doug Allen to head Prevention and Treatment of Drug and Gambling Addictions

May 26, 2006
Notice of Revoked Certification and to Cease and Desist Hope Recovery Services-Kent, Agency Number 17 0418 00

May 16, 2006
National study raises new concerns about teen abuse of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicine

May 05, 2006
When it comes to treating drug use disorders, the first step is identifying the problem

March 17, 2006
12 Washington Communities Receive Federal Grants
for Programs to Prevent Underage Drinking

March 16, 2006
63 Washington State Communities and Parents to Team Up This Spring to Reduce Underage Drinking

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