Son of Philadelphia Eagles Coach Died of Drug Overdose, Officials Say

Published October 21, 2012

Son of Philadelphia Eagles coach died of drug overdose, officials say

Filed under: Chicago Drug Abuse

Reid, who was found dead in his room at the camp in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, had a history of drug abuse. According to local media, he admitted in 2007 that he was on heroin when a sport utility vehicle he was driving slammed into another car. He spent …
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House District 35: Candidates differ on how to protect Iowa kids

Filed under: Chicago Drug Abuse

Abdul-Samad, the leader of a nonprofit group aimed at low-income families, wants to better fund programs addressing drug addiction, mental illness and child abuse. Williams, a painting contractor and Chicago native, said increased law enforcement and …
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Psychiatric disorders persist after youths leave detention

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CHICAGO — It was a study everyone thought couldn't be done — tracking, locating and interviewing nearly 2,000 youths up to five years after they were released from juvenile detention in Chicago to assess their mental health. But a team of intrepid …
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