Free Program Helps Teens, Parents Open Up About Substance Abuse

Free Program Helps Teens, Parents Open Up About Substance Abuse

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A new, free program at Torrance Memorial Hospital is helping parents intervene in teen substance use before the problem becomes serious. Father-daughter duo Geoff and Lauren Scheuber have been attending the sessions as a part of Lauren's probation …
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Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions

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Alcohol and marijuana remain a problem but the issue of prescription drug abuse and diversion topped the discussion at the program held in Carteret County to help educate parents about substance abuse. The accessibility of prescription medication as …
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Outside Box, Federal Judges Offer Addicts a Free Path

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Federal judges around the country are teaming up with prosecutors to create special treatment programs for drug-addicted defendants who would otherwise face significant prison time, an effort intended to sidestep drug laws widely seen as inflexible and …
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