Dana’s Poem for Families of Drug Addicts
Dana’s Poem for Families of Drug Addicts – Dana wrote and reads a powerful poem her family’s struggle with her son’s addiction to pain killers after an accident. It is a beautifully written and powerf…
Sharyland ISD prepares for first round of random drug testing
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To prevent further drug use, the student will also be required to take a 4-hour drug abuse counseling course. "Instead of reinventing the wheel … The district held more than a dozen meetings with parents outlining the new program. Dr. Richter said …
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NRV pain doctor begins serving 33-month prison sentence
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Prescription drug abuse “has evolved from a law enforcement problem to what we now think is a full-fledged public health crisis,” said Tim Heaphy, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. … Officials will know the program is working if the …
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Stories of heroin's devastation shared at town hall gathering
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He talked about his son's battle with addiction, which included a two-month stint at a Florida rehabilitation facility. … “We are here tonight because we know what a big problem this is in our community and we want to help any way we can,” House said.
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