Laura Hieb Column: Community Effort Confronts Alcohol, Drug Abuse
Laura Hieb column: Community effort confronts alcohol, drug abuse
Filed under: drug abuse
With the key priorities identified, the CHIP group approached area health systems to see if they would be willing to facilitate a community team to begin tackling the issues. Bellin Health agreed to take the lead on alcohol and drug use, and the …
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Drug Reform Could Reduce Sentences
Drug reform could reduce sentences
Filed under: free drug addiction treatment
In February, Department of Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc said he supported the proposal to discharge inmates convicted of nonviolent, non-sex-related crimes if they have undergone treatments for their drug addiction. "Drugs are our No. 1 enemy …
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Former Homeless Man With 'Golden Voice' in Middletown Friday
Former homeless man with 'golden voice' in Middletown Friday
Filed under: drug rehab centers
He has appeared on “The Early Show” on CBS, the “Today Show” and “Dr. Phil.” He has been in and out of drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and on May 14, 2012, Williams made an appearance in an interview on the “Today Show.” In the interview he …
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Westport's Prescription Drug 'Take Back Day' on Saturday
Westport's prescription drug 'Take Back Day' on Saturday
Filed under: drug abuse articles
Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including …
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Prince William's Potential Cut to Jail Drug Treatment Program Draws Backlash
Prince William's potential cut to jail drug treatment program draws backlash
Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans
Prince William County officials are considering cutting local funding for the county jail's substance abuse treatment program, a move that has touched off intense lobbying from defense attorneys and law enforcement officials who say the program helps …
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday in Johns Creek
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday in Johns Creek
Filed under: prescription drug abuse
The event, sponsored by the Johns Creek Police Department in conjunction with the DEA, is designed to: reduce prescription drug abuse; reduce the risk of prescription drugs entering the water (DO NOT FLUSH drugs down the toilet); and help people comply …
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