News of Terry Trafford's Death Hits NHLer Richard Clune Hard
News of Terry Trafford's death hits NHLer Richard Clune hard
Clune self-medicated using alcohol and later drugs, leading to an addiction that not only could have cost him his hockey career, but possibly his life. Some three years ago, Clune reached out and got the help he needed. “I've been… Continue reading
US State Battling Drug Addiction Crisis
US state battling drug addiction crisis —
UPDATE 2-US FDA chief defends new pain drug despite worries about abuse
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, whose state has been particularly hard-hit by prescription drug abuse, earlier this week called on U.S. Health and Human Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to overturn… Continue reading
Groups Vying for Money for Youth Programs to Prevent Drug Abuse
Groups vying for money for youth programs to prevent drug abuse
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) – Four years after receiving half a million dollars to go towards programs to prevent drug abuse among children, the Harlan County Fiscal Court still has not decided how to spend it. The court system awarded… Continue reading
Lord Risby Made Charity's Patron During Haverhill Visit
Lord Risby made charity's patron during Haverhill visit
Lord Risby of Haverhill, Richard Spring, became patron of the alcohol and drug abuse treatment charity, Open Doors, during a recent visit to its Haverhill centre. The former West Suffolk MP visited the centre in Strasbourg Square with Vicky Ford MEP, …
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