Governor Announces Grant to Help Prevent Substance Abuse

Published February 10, 2014

Governor Announces Grant To Help Prevent Substance Abuse
BURLINGTON, Vt.- Vermont is among five other states in the country to receive a 10 million dollar Federal Grant to help prevent alcohol and drug addiction. On Friday Governor Peter Shumlin announced the launch of the new prevention program.
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