substance abuse

Andrew Jones Was an Honor Roll Student and College Football Player Prescribed

Andrew Jones was an honor roll student and college football player prescribed

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It quickly turned into an addiction that left him hooked on heroin. His story is in this month's Teen Vogue. His parents, Pam and Terry say the magazine's readers are the exact group that needs to be warned. The Jones' are often asked to speak at …
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Two Sentenced to Prison in Iron Drug Bust

Two sentenced to prison in Iron drug bust

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Lawrence requested that if Nichols were to be sent to prison, she be eligible for a special alternative incarceration program that would help her with her drug addiction. "She has taken steps in addressing her drug problem," he said. "Give her a …
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Federal Grants to Help Crime Victims, Drug Abuse Treatment

Federal grants to help crime victims, drug abuse treatment

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The Department of Justice awarded two grants to the Guam Office of the Attorney General and the Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans to develop crime victim services and substance abuse treatment programs. According to a written statement, $ 400,209 was …
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Substance Abuse Online Training for Supervisors: DOT Online Substance Abuse Training


 

Substance Abuse Online Training for Supervisors: DOT Online Substance Abuse Training – http://bitly.com/online-substance-abuse-training – Online substance abuse training is a highly practical way to reach all supervisors, but the big problem is…

 

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War on Drugs Failure Gives Way to Treatment in States, Cities

War On Drugs Failure Gives Way To Treatment In States, Cities

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While conservatives and many liberals see the expansion of these courts as key to reform, libertarians and some on the left say society's response to drug abuse should take place outside the courthouse altogether. Seattle's LEAD program, some reformers …
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Families Need Recovery When Affected by Substance Abuse – Reach Recovery


 

Families Need Recovery when affected by Substance Abuse – Reach Recovery – Awareness video by www.ReachRecovery.org A major proponent to raising awareness is to educate family members for their own need of recovery. Since family mem…

 

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