Lee County Drug Roundup Marks 4000th UNITE Arrest

Published February 23, 2013

Lee County drug roundup marks 4000th UNITE arrest

Filed under: drug addiction help substance abuse

“While UNITE believes that making arrests is an important component to the overall effort at stopping substance abuse, it is important to remember that education and treatment are equally critical,” Hays said. “We encourage anyone wanting to get help …
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No signs of trauma on 20-year-old mother found dead in Lexington

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However, Palmer had battled drug addiction and had twice lived at Lexington's Chrysalis House, which provides substance-abuse treatment for women. Palmer returned to Parsons' house in November, Parsons said. She said she didn't know whether her …
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Royce White: Trailblazer for the mentally ill?

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Former NBA player John Lucas was right in the middle of what he calls the league's "drug epidemic" with his own alcohol and cocaine abuse. He was one of the first players to acknowledge his addictions and turn to the NBA's policy for help. Like White …
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