drug abuse

Heroin Paraphernalia. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Heroin paraphernalia. (Courtesy of Getty Images)
Many lives were saved Saturday with the help of local police agency's narcotics units, which include officers that are trained with noticing signs of drug abuse and handling victims of overdoses. If you know anyone who is using drugs or selling drugs … Read… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Blamed as Westmoreland Shoplifting Cases Soar – Tribune-Review

Drug abuse blamed as Westmoreland shoplifting cases soar – Tribune-Review

Drug abuse blamed as Westmoreland shoplifting cases soar
Tribune-Review
To reduce the number of nonviolent drug-related crimes, county officials want to establish a drug court to handle cases such as retail theft and car break-ins to curtail repeat offenders… Continue reading

I Am Drugs Heroin

I Am Drugs Heroin


 

Missing in Action: The Ghost Fathers of Vietnam
When the news gives us pictures of the “welcome reunion”, we know the fear. The alcoholism, drug abuse, hiding in your closet, walking on eggshells, your Mom being thrown down the stairs….the unwelcome sexual advances of a… Continue reading

All Agree: Drug Abuse Is an Epidemic

All agree: drug abuse is an epidemic
TACKLING A PROBLEM – Cape Cod Times reporter K.C. Meyers talks to the Barnstable Human Services Committee about the series of articles she has written on drug abuse and addiction on Cape Cod. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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Ford Spotlight Raising Addiction Awareness, but Fuels Stigma Too, Experts Say

Ford spotlight raising addiction awareness, but fuels stigma too, experts say
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use have shone a glaring spotlight on addiction and substance abuse. But have Ford's troubles raised the kind of awareness that is beneficial or harmful to the public's understanding… Continue reading

Ex-Judge Out of Prison After Pill Scandal

Ex-judge out of prison after pill scandal
His drug abuse while on the bench led to new trials for two suspects in the high-profile murder of a young Knoxville couple in 2007. Both were convicted again. In state court, Baumgartner was given probation in exchange for resigning and pleading …… Continue reading