HOOKED: County Drug Use Reaches Epidemic Proportions as Overdoses Skyrocket

HOOKED: County drug use reaches epidemic proportions as overdoses skyrocket

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And addicts who relapse after coming out of rehabilitation are in danger of overdosing, according to Thomas Stuber, CEO and president of LCADA, which stands for Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. He said they often use the same …
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Lance Armstrong loses titles over doping charges

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Following news reports of Armstrong's decision Thursday, USADA chief executive officer Travis T. Tygart issued the following statement: "It is a sad day for all of us who love sport and our athletic heroes. This is a heartbreaking example of how the …
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Hope for change

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A facility based on the Portage model is what's needed, a place where addicts can go for extended periods of time to detox and become entrenched in programs aimed at keeping them clean and learn to cope without drugs, said DesRoches. Services provided …
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