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Recovering Addicts Convene in Phila.

Recovering addicts convene in Phila.

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As prescription drug abuse reaches epidemic levels, especially among young people, the recovering addicts began arriving Thursday to celebrate their sobriety and show the public that drug habits can be kicked and former users can go on to lead …
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Presidential Proclamation– National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery

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Each day, millions of Americans take courageous steps toward recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Their examples reveal the transformative power of recovery, and their stories provide hope to those struggling to break free from addiction. During …
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Burglar in 'make or break' court plea

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A burglar told a judge yesterday his latest sentence would be “make or break” in his desperation to quit offending driven by his drug addiction. Kevin Anthony Healey read a letter over the video link from Leeds prison describing his determination to go …
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Addicts throw off their anonymity in documentary

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“The irony is that the second they achieve stability, they disappear from the airwaves,” observes White, following a montage of tabloid stories sensationalizing the substance abuse of Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen. “A lot of people made a lot of …
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