Thrift Store to Fund Women's Ministry

Published March 13, 2013

Thrift store to fund women's ministry

Filed under: Drug Abuse Austin

Alan Austin, pastor and executive director, is hoping to be able to fund the ministry in Midland the same way. The Genesis Center serves as a facility that provides a place for female victims of domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse to live …
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Ga. backs relaxing gun laws for mentally ill

Filed under: Drug Abuse Austin

Legislators in Georgia's House voted 117-56 on Thursday to allow people who have voluntarily sought inpatient treatment for mental illness or substance abuse to get licenses. The same bill would force officials to check on whether applicants have …
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Remake of the 1981 film Evil Dead plays at SXSW

Filed under: Drug Abuse Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Plans to remake the 1981 cult horror film "Evil Dead" may have brought some initial skepticism, but with the original filmmakers behind the scenes and a fresh-faced director and cast to inject youthful enthusiasm, the South by …
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Report details flaws in Army's handling of PTSD

Filed under: Drug Abuse Austin

Among the problems the report documented was that Army bases don't have a person on site dedicated to overseeing behavioral health issues, despite the many problems they can cause: suicide, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and child and spouse abuse.
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