Prisons Not a One-Stop Solution for Drug Abuse Epidemic
Prisons not a one-stop solution for drug abuse epidemic
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It is widely acknowledged that drug abuse is a health issue and not an issue that should be left for the criminal justice system to deal with. The problem is, politicians will not address the core reason for the phenomenal rise in the prison population …
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Shelter residents get help with addictions
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On Thursday, Amarillo Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs began an intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program that is geared toward the area's homeless shelter residents who are dealing with addiction. The free program, the first of its kind …
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Council: 71 Percent of Westchester Teens Report Easy to Access to Alcohol
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A new postcard, poster and website created by the Westchester Coalition for Drug and Alcohol Free Youth encourage families to talk about teen drinking. In their print and online materials, the … Every 15 minutes, a teenager dies from underage …
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Meth-lab finds a harbinger, say Cape Coral police, fire officials
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Kevin Lewis, CEO of Southwest Florida Addiction Services, said meth isn't new to the area. That said, Lewis pointed out alcohol is still the preferred drug in Southwest Florida, followed closely by prescription painkillers. “It's not favored,” he said …
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