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Baton Rouge faith, community leaders discuss Louisiana's high incarceration rate
Filed under: drug abuse community
"The overall purpose of this legislation is to promote the use of substance abuse treatment as opposed to incarceration in instances where it's not a danger to the community, and where addiction is at the root of the problem," said Natalie Ramsey …
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Boomershine an inspiration to other recovering addicts
Filed under: drug abuse community
The drug court is entering its third year and has had a total of nine graduates come to terms with their addictions and become part of the community once again. It also includes substance abuse counseling, relapse prevention groups, life skills classes …
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Prescription drug abuse prevention panel in Jefferson
Filed under: drug abuse community
Includes discussion on prescription drug abuse in our society, our community, addiction, signs of abuse, prevention, treatment and recovery. See what other parents have to say. Share ideas, and ask questions confidentially. It will be April 23 from 7 …
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Coalition forms in Sultan to fight substance abuse in youth
Filed under: drug abuse community
Sky Valley Community Coalition's mission is to “reduce the negative impacts of substance abuse, especially among youth in the Skykomish Valley,” as stated in the Coalition's 2013 5-year Strategic Plan. Currently, the Coalition is about 20 members …
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