Drug abuse--Prevention

Adam Shakoor Papers

srafferty — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:16:36 -0400

Adam Shakoor papers document his career as the Chief Judge to the 36th District Court and as Deputy Mayor of Detroit. His work as a judge included many administrative and policy decisions regarding the operation of the court, inter-office correspondence, security information, as well as docket and case management. In 1989, Shakoor left his position as Chief Judge to begin work as the Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer of Detroit. In this position, Shakoor focused on reducing substance abuse, crime and violence. He also collaborated with City of Detroit department and division leaders to try and solve various issues facing the city of Detroit.

This collection is part of the Damon J. Keith Law Collection of African American Legal History in partnership with the WSU Law School and the Damon J. Keith Center of Civil Rights.

Common Ground Records

kschmeling — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:51:28 -0500

Common Ground is an organization designed to help those in crisis and to try and prevent them from occurring in the first place. Started by some young adults, it has become an organization with a large volunteer base and a paid staff. Along with counseling, free legal and medical assistance, education, and social activities were made available to the community through Common Ground. This collection documents Common Ground from its inception in 1970 to 1987 and covers the administration, history, and work of the organization.

[Podcast] Hooked On The Line: Addiction and the North American Workplace, 1965-1995 (Part 1)

teller — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:56:41 -0400

This is the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Jeremy Milloy about his forthcoming book, "Hooked On The Line: Addiction and the North American Workplace, 1965-95," which explores the evolution of alcohol and drug addiction interventions in the workplace in the latter half of the 20th century. read more »

[Podcast] Hooked On The Line: Addiction and the North American Workplace, 1965-1995 (Part 2)

teller — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:10:31 -0400

This is the second of a two-part interview with Dr. Jeremy Milloy about his forthcoming book, "Hooked On The Line: Addiction and the North American Workplace, 1965-95," which explores the evolution of alcohol and drug addiction interventions in the workplace in the latter half of the 20th century. read more »