Community Discusses Substance Abuse Prevention

Community Discusses Substance Abuse Prevention – Parents, students, and community members came together on Monday, October 7 to discuss youth alcohol and drug use and prevention. The event at Richard Montgo…

Party celebrates Washington pot anniversary

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Those events didn't jibe so well with a big pot party, according to some drug abuse prevention groups. Nine people sent a letter to the Seattle Center, the City Council and the mayor, asking the event be canceled. Among the signatories were Dr. Leslie R.
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Gun limits remain elusive

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Health insurers now must cover mental health and substance-abuse problems just like physical illnesses. Experts considered the regulations key to expanding … The administration sought to overturn the 17-year-old NRA-inspired congressional bar on the …
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School prevention services in Ontario County up for vote

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CANANDAIGUA — With Ontario County looking into providing substance abuse prevention services in its school districts, the programs could be in place in January, said Diane Johnston, county director of community services. At its meeting Thursday, the …
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Town hall addresses dangers of meth, ways to prevent abuse

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MILTON — Preventing methamphetamine users from harming the community was the topic of conversation Tuesday evening at the Milton United Methodist Church as residents, law enforcement and drug prevention advocates came together for a town hall …
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