Author, Recovering Addict Aims to Break Stigma of Addiction
Author, recovering addict aims to break stigma of addiction
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Moyers also advocated another solution: drug court programs. The mission of drug courts is to stop the abuse of alcohol, other drugs and criminal activity as it relates to substance abuse. Drug courts, such as the one run out of the Sussex County …
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Rockland: Town holds candlelight vigil for those lost to drugs
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Hundreds of people turned out for the candlelight vigil outside the church and to listen to various speakers inside, share their stories of sadness, hope and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. One of those speakers, 21 year old Rockland resident …
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Town Stresses Communication to Combat Young Drug Abuse
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You can find the previous three stories on our topic page. Part One included local reaction to the problem, Part Two featured a look at a possible drug coalition forming in town and Part Three gave personal stories of what addiction can do to families.
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Odyssey of an American opium addict
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"Opium Fiend, A 21st Century Slave to a 19th Century Addiction" opens with this harrowing description of the American author trying to cut himself off from a drug that had taken over his life as a freelance journalist in Southeast Asia. Although Martin …
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