America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help

America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help

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NBC News' series "Hooked: America's Heroin Epidemic" (April 7-9) shows just how devastating drug abuse can be on individuals and families. If you or anyone you know is battling a substance abuse problem, the resources below can offer help.
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Drug counselor is 'vital'

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April 17 –Sen. Barry Finegold has joined a growing chorus of support for the hiring of a counselor to help combat the rising problem of drug abuse in town. Finegold, an Andover resident, called the town Youth Services Department's request for a $ 60 …
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Sex in the Suburbs: Lift home transformed life into a nightmare

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On the internet, as the Express & Star reported earlier this week, people are able to legally arrange for their clients to meet them for sex. The streets are a different matter. But police will try to get sex workers to receive help, including drug and …
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Notes: Super Shootout, McCollough, 30 for 30s and more

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Unguarded: This was a remarkable, gripping story of basketball star Chris Herren, who spiraled into drug addiction as a college player and in the NBA. Herren's honesty and detail in telling in his story is … A couple of things that stood out watching …
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