Substance Abuse Study

Tuesday 03/26/1996

Joseph A. Califano, Jr. of the Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse, NYC Health Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, and Brooklyn D.A. Charles Hynes discuss the impact of substance abuse on all aspects of urban life.

People in this video: Charles Hynes Margaret Hamburg Joseph A. Califano, Jr.

Category: Politics Society Health

Comet Hyakutake; Chazz Palminteri;...
Entertainment, Health, Science
Air Date 03/26/1996
On the newly discovered Comet Hyakutake. On his film, "Diabolique." Substance abuse’s impact on urban life. Carlin on his ninth HBO stand-up special. 54:00
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Drug Addiction; The War on Drugs
Law, Health
Air Date 10/21/1992
Former drug addicts on the importance of funding for treatment and prevention; policy advisors discuss new tactics for the war on drugs. 55:53
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The Foster Care System
Politics, Society
Air Date 09/14/1993
Author Susan Sheehan and teenagers Wunika Hicks and Carlford Wadley look at the flaws in the foster care system. 25:36
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The War on Drugs
Politics, Society, Health
Air Date 10/21/1992
A panel of drug policy advisors discuss new tactics for the war on drugs, focusing on treatment and rehabilitation. 24:45
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Gen. Barry McCaffrey
Politics, Health, Science
Air Date 05/03/1996
Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, explains his strategy to fight the war on drugs. 18:12
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