24-Hour Casinos a Bad Deal for Illinois, Gambling Critics Say
... Casinos A Bad Deal For Illinois, Gambling Critics Say Anita Pindiur, clinical director of The Way Back Inn, a suburban Chicago drug abuse and addiction center, said problem gambling affects about 3 percent to 5 percent of the nation's population. "When there is a problem gambler in … The… Continue reading
Officials: State Not Providing Local Jurisdictions With Enough Money for …
... State not providing local jurisdictions with enough money for … The governor has also earmarked a number of other funds for county programs, while not specifically for realignment, can be used to address similar needs for mental health and drug treatment, Palmer said. Nina Salarno Ashford of Crime Victims… Continue reading
Helene 'Lennie' Mullaney: Classroom Experience Vital
... 'Lennie' Mullaney: Classroom experience vital … School Board. PORTSMOUTH — Helene "Lennie" Mullaney is a retired teacher who wants to use her insight from years of working in the classroom to help move the school district forward. … She taught in Farmington, Conn., and Harpswell, Maine, but … Read… Continue reading
DC Mental-Health Forum Underscores Pressing Need for Youth Services
... mental-health forum underscores pressing need for youth services For Mary Limehouse, the crowd of 400 people at last weekend's citywide discussion on mental health at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center made for a “work-through-your-lunch kind of day.” Limehouse … Seventy-seven percent of conference … Read more on Washington… Continue reading
No Help to Quit Drug Addiction?
... say, WOW! Where in the heck did you go? You look fantastic! Yeah, right. I know I’ll regret what’s coming….but what are your thoughts? ps……really, pretend you are that person and google for help. You’ll be surprised how little true “help” is out there…especially for someone who’s alone in… Continue reading
HCDC Substance Abuse Program Graduates First Class
... Possess/Use Meth Drug Paraphernalia, Tamper With Physical Evidence, Bond $ 4,500. Tommy Ray Evans, 45, Camp Verde, Unlawful Flight, Driving While License Suspended, Bond $ 3,500. Read more on Verde IndependentA child's death, a Utah mother's struggle … health and prison systems adequately equipped and funded to help… Continue reading