drug abuse

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

Men and Women and Addiction

Men and women and addiction — A video about addiction to drugs and men and womens differences.


What would make a real difference for youth?
But will the My Brother's Keeper program make a difference? The first problem is that the program is underfunded. … The real difference comes from… 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

Southern Miss Student Hosts Dancing Against Substance Abuse Event

Southern Miss student hosts Dancing against substance abuse event
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -. The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Dance will host Dancing Against Substance Abuse Monday at 6 p.m.. The event is choreographed by Performance and Choreography student Alexis Barbaresi, and the …
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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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