Program Aims to Curb Youth Drug Use

Program aims to curb youth drug use
“We want it to be a family-friendly event so parents can start the conversation on substance-abuse prevention with their kids,” said Sheyvette Dinkens, an addiction counselor with Prevention and Recovery Services, located at 2209 S.W. 29th. “This is a …
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Drugs and our kids: Funding cuts curtail free drug assessments
Until this school year, the Frederick County Health Department offered substance abuse assessments free of charge to students with extended suspensions or expulsions, according to Kathy Hartsock, director of student services for Frederick County Public …
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SALINE: Addiction Prevention Task Force approves mission statement
Glynis Anderson, CEO and founder of Home of New Vision, spoke to the board about issues with addiction and the services available through her business, which has various locations throughout the region. Home of New Vision offers substance abuse …
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RRHS-Rebuilding Lives Through Housing, Health and Recovery – Rum River Health Services is a community based non-profit organization that provides programs and services in the area of alcohol and drug abuse, housing and…