The Prevalence of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse

The Prevalence of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse – Global Solutions to Global Challenges-Part 1 Theme: The Prevalence of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse in the General Population, the Work Force, and the Crimina…

Armed Robbery Suspects Sentenced

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During the first day of sentencing, the defense spent most of the afternoon presenting its case. Witnesses focused mainly on the root of Fisher's drug abuse. They claim it started when he was sexually abused by his soccer coach as a teen. His family …
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Bristol Bay zeros in on drug abuse

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"We've had our hearts broken," said Bristol Bay Borough Mayor Dan O'Hara, "We must make our communities drug free." O'Hara spoke to students and area adults gathered to march in protest of drug and alcohol abuse at the culmination of Bristol Bay …
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Efforts to limit prescription pills could push heroin use

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A bill in the General Assembly that would strengthen Pennsylvania's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, and which is strongly supported by those dealing with the issue of doctor-shopping, could cause a rise in heroin use, said Kenneth Martz, director …
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