Vlog: Dealing With Substance Abuse and Parents

Vlog: Dealing with Substance Abuse and Parents – This video isn’t to offend anyone. So many people go through substace abuse but never really think about the child/children. I’m speaking out because this to…

Independent film shines light on addiction and recovery

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More than 23 million Americans are living in long-term recovery, more than two-thirds of American families have been touched by addiction, 25 million Americans are affected by addiction but only 2.5 percent are treated, and that untreated addiction …
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Driver sentenced for 2011 collision

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In issuing the sentence, Forsyth County Superior Court Judge Philip Smith accepted a negotiated plea from James Jordan, 23, of Roswell in what he called a “tragic case” that has taken a toll on two families. The injured driver in the case … the …
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Mathis: The challenge of starting the conversation about substance abuse

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What is the answer? Education is the beginning. Engaging parents and the community in an open and honest dialogue has to occur if we are going to change attitudes. A huge stigma still exists regarding alcoholism and drug addiction. It's the quiet …
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