Norwood Police Department Releases Strategy for Combating Drug Abuse
Norwood Police Department Releases Strategy for Combating Drug Abuse
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"The rise in heroin use, combined with the legalization of hypodermic syringes by the Massachusetts legislature in 2006, has resulted in increased disposal of needles in public places, which has in turn brought increased attention to the drug abuse …
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Stepping up fight against prescription drug abuse
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It's official. The nation's prescription drug abuse epidemic has reached the West Coast – and it's hitting local communities like a tidal wave. Too often in San Diego County, the wrong prescription drug in the wrong hands is having devastating …
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Drug–addicted robber given reduced sentence
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Courtney Martel dabbed her eyes with a tissue as Justice Jean-Gilles Lebel explained why he was giving her a shorter sentence than what the Crown suggested for robbery and drug possession. The 25-year-old pleaded guilty last month to several charges, …
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Nationwide Caravan on Youth Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Kicks Off
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With the theme “Intensifying youth empowerment efforts to zero-in on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control”, the series of campaigns will be held in key cities, including Naga, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, and Davao. Earl Saavedra, NYC Commissioner …
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