Heroin Is Area's Biggest Drug Problem

Heroin is area's biggest drug problem

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“The problem from a community standpoint is when a drug is introduced to the level that heroin has risen, it's not just about law enforcement,” Sgambellone said. “To adequately address the problem requires social service agencies, treatment providers, …
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5 Ways to Prevent Drug Addiction

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bag Unfortunately, many children and teens will use an illegal substance at some point. Some of those who do will go on to experience an addiction. Having a child who uses drugs is one of parents' greatest fears. However, there are ways to prevent drug …
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Opiate addiction crosses all boundaries

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Like Corson and like Montgomery County Drug Court graduate Nikki Golden, these brave women shared their stories in hopes of raising awareness about the dangers of opiates and the path to addiction. The motto of the facility where Corson works is …
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I've taken cannabis, says chief medical officer: Britain's top doctor admits …

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Professor Sally Davies also appeared to question the policy of treating drug abuse as a criminal offence. Dame Sally, the chief medical officer, said she had experimented with cannabis three or four times at university but stopped after suffering …
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