Gus Nolte, Executive Director of the Drug Abuse Prevention Center
Gus Nolte, Executive Director of the Drug Abuse Prevention Center – On April 7, 2009, the Washington Families Fund announced nearly million in first-time grant awards to the Drug Abuse Prevention Center and Emergency Suppo…
Drug abuse forum for 700 Arlington students and staff will be held Tuesday
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The national rise of heroin usage can be traced to an increase in prescription opiate abuse, which has been classified as an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heroin is much cheaper than prescription painkillers. The CDC …
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Treatment, yes, but a crime is still a crime
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It's no secret that a substance abuse problem exists in downtown Olympia. The city has launched initiatives on several fronts, including coordination with the regional narcotics task force, to get it under control. “We have a systemic problem, and we …
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Pinwheels spin for child abuse prevention in Trumbull County
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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Trumbull County Children Services in conjunction with the Akron Children's Hospital's Mahoning Valley Child Advocacy Center and the Ohio Children's Trust Fund hosted a Pinwheels for …
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