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The Community Guidance Center now has certified application counselors to help individuals applying for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (7240 465-5576. • The Habitat for … Read more on Indiana Gazette
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2 W.Va. Agencies Join Lawsuit Against Drug Company
2 W.Va. agencies join lawsuit against drug company
DHHR would use any settlement money or jury awards to help children and families affected by prescription drug abuse, and "alleviate the financial burden of West Virginia to address substance abuse," Adler said. The prescription drug problem has … Read more on… Continue reading
Drug Abuse in New Jersey Explored in New Documentary by Steered Straight … – NJ.com
Drug abuse in New Jersey explored in new documentary by Steered Straight … – NJ.com
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Drug abuse in New Jersey explored in new documentary by Steered Straight … NJ.com After the death of four friends, Michael DeLeon sought to make a documentary about the growing drug problem plaguing kids in… Continue reading |
Editorial: Heroin Overdose Deaths in NJ Put Focus on Drug Problems
Editorial: Heroin overdose deaths in NJ put focus on drug problems
Chris Christie has led the way on the expansion of drug courts, in which nonviolent offenders can choose the tough love and hard work of rehab and frequent check-ins over prison. The governor has championed the idea of mandatory… Continue reading
WNC Communities Tackle Prescription Drug Problem
WNC communities tackle prescription drug problem
Western North Carolina communities are battling prescription drug abuse. / Photo Disc ASHEVILLE — Polk County is the latest Western North Carolina community to launch an initiative aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse and deaths from overdose, a problem that has hit rural areas… Continue reading
New Substance Abuse Treatment Resources Focus on Teens
New substance abuse treatment resources focus on teens
( NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse ) Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released today by… Continue reading