BOISE, Idaho, North Carolina-based Project
Prevention responded today to a bill passed by the Idaho State Senate, and
awaiting House approval, making it a crime for a pregnant woman to use illegal
drugs.

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S. WASHINGTON, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced an $11 million award to the
State of Florida to meet the needs of those suffering long-term trauma as the
result of the hurricanes of 2004.
"SAMHSA has been helping Florida since the first hurricane struck the
state," SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie said.

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6 million in 2003. If we get those addicted to drugs on long-term birth
control there won't be a need to send them to jail. The bill was intended to prevent
children from being born substance-exposed, but also to prevent the
psychological impact on the potential mother.

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Department of Health and
Human Services .
"Nothing positive comes from an addict giving birth numerous times only to
have her children taken away -- it only sends the addict deeper into her
addiction because of the guilt felt in losing yet another child," said Mrs.projectprevention.

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WASHINGTON, There were 74 drug misuse deaths in
Vermont in 2003, and another 14 drug-related suicides, the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced today. Because of the many changes
introduced in 2003, these data cannot be compared with data from prior years. Since the jurisdictions that participate in DAWN are not
part of a statistical sample, these data cannot be used to project to the
nation as a whole .samhsa.
Harris. Project Recovery
expects to provide group and individual therapy, anger management , supportive
housing, and training.

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Vermont Deaths Due to Drug Misuse in 2003 Released

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Project Prevention, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit, recently announced an
increase of the program 's national cash incentive from $200 to $300 for women
addicted to drugs or alcohol who obtain long -term or permanent birth control.
Project Prevention's mission is to reduce the number of substance exposed
births to zero -- because every baby deserves a sober start!
http://www. "The earlier aid was
designed to assist the general population in recovering from the psychological
effects of a disaster. The current program will address the more serious
problems that emerge over time . The agency is responsible for improving the accountability,
capacity and effectiveness of the nation 's substance abuse prevention,
addictions, treatment and mental health service delivery system.

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Founder and Director Barbara Harris applauded the efforts of lawmakers
to address the issue of substance -exposed children, but voiced her displeasure
the bill focuses on punitive measures. "Project Prevention is the best
buy in all public policy and provides 100 times the return on investment as
the next best charity I support.

5 million in immediate emergency aid
funds through the FEMA Crisis Counseling and Training Assistance Program."
The program will provide direct mental health services and link
individuals and families with other community services.

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Harris founded Project Prevention after a failed attempt at
legislation that would have made using birth control mandatory for drugs
addicts and alcoholics in California.

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We must
encourage those in need to enter and remain in treatment before it's too late,
before they become a mortality statistic.

SAMHSA Awards $11 Million Mental Health Grants to Florida for Continued Services for those Affected by Hurricanes

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Of the 74 drug-related deaths, only 24 involved a single
drug.

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SAMHSA, is a public health agency within the Department of Health and
Human Services.

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The top three drugs involved in drug misuse deaths in the state were
opiates, which include prescription pain relievers and heroin, followed by
alcohol and cocaine.
For 2003, DAWN includes mortality data for six states -- Maine, Maryland, New
Hampshire, New Mexico, Utah and Vermont .
The full report is available online at http://dawninfo. The agency is responsible for improving the accountability,
capacity and effectiveness of the nation's substance abuse prevention,
addictions treatment and mental health service delivery systems.

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with displaced people, individuals with continued stress, and special
populations such as immigrants, migrant workers and older persons.

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The total population for the State of Vermont
was estimated to be 0.
This is the first year that SAMHSA's Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) has
collected mortality data from states, as part of a redesigned DAWN.

Controversial Cash for Sterilization and Birth Control Program Reacts to Idaho State Senate Bill that Would Make It a Crime for a Pregnant Woman to Use Illegal

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This award builds on current SAMHSA
initiatives that have provided over $5.

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The findings
are from a new report, "Drug Abuse Warning Network, 2003: Area Profiles of
Drug-Related Mortality ," which is based on data submitted by medical examiners
and coroners in selected metropolitan areas , Vermont, and five other states. "Americans must begin to
confront drug use -- and drug users - - honestly and directly.
Mrs. Harris, who personally adopted four out of eight children to one
substance-abusing mother, pointed out that "birth control is the only solution
to this critical problem. It can take several months for symptoms of
post-traumatic stress disorder, clinical depression and substance abuse to
appear, and for people to recognize they need additional help.

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"It 's unacceptable that public policy and social welfare programs have
failed to protect innocent children from being born with crippling addictions
to crack cocaine, alcohol and other substances that have life-long
consequences," added Jim Woodhill, a Texas venture capitalist and major
financial supporter of Project Prevention. Founded in 1998, Project Prevention has paid over 1,700
drug or alcohol addicted clients in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The funds will be used to serve the
27 most highly impacted Florida counties through Project Recovery, a state
initiative, completely funded by the federal government, that will establish
multidisciplinary treatment teams in the affected areas.

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The 74 drug misuse deaths in Vermont translate into a fatality rate of 120
deaths per million population.
The Florida Department of Children and Families submitted its application
for this current grant on March 22, 2005.

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Substance abuse and mental health screening and
treatment services will be provided.

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Unlike in
the past, DAWN now captures any death related to recent drug use, including
drug misuse, abuse, and drug-related suicides.
The 2003 DAWN also has mortality data from jurisdictions in 32
metropolitan areas.

It is important we address
the root of the problem and not turn to punitive measures as a solution.

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In addition, the program announced a special offer of $500 for the first 100
new clients of 2006.

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"Amazingly, the vast majority of people who need but do not receive
treatment for a serious drug or alcohol problem don't even recognize they have
a problem," SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie said.