Drug Abuse

Substance abuse and mental illness non-profit organization could close down
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who suffer from mental illnesses and substance abuse is in danger of shutting its doors for good. The West Virginia Mental Health Consumers' Association has been serving people in the tri-state area …
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Organizations Team Up To Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Doctors say prescription drug abuse is on the rise across the country. Every year, the most prescriptions are written during cold and flu season. To try to combat misuse, organizations across the country came together Saturday …
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Contrite Republican takes break from Congress after drug bust
Trey Radel called it late Wednesday night when announcing he would take a leave of absence from his work in the House to attend an intensive substance abuse program in Florida. He will donate his salary to charity. The Florida Republican pleaded guilty …
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