“Alcohol Destroys Families”

“Alcohol Destroys Families” – Anyone who has lived with an alcoholic or drug addict knows what a terrible impact the addiction can have on the integrity of the family. Unfortunately, most…

Local org helps in recovery for those out of jail

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Although they help more people than just those who have been through the justice system, many people who use their resources need help recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. "I was a repeat offender. I kept going back, in and out of jail," said …
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An Interview With A Digital Drug Lord: The Silk Road's Dread Pirate Roberts (Q&A)

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Though dark web entrepreneur was unsurprisingly tightlipped on any information that might even remotely help law enforcement identify him, he did offer a few new revelations: The fact that he's not actually the founder of the Silk Road, the possibility …
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Corrigan youth program one step closer to stopping war on drugs

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"I live in this community and the children really need help; all of our children do. If we're able to reach out and offer them something different perhaps we can bring change in our community," Brenda Whitaker, a licensed drug and alcohol abuse …
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Dear Abby: Freeloading baby daddy refuses to hit the road

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My work has finally paid off, and I'm at a point where, while not rich, I can support my daughter and grandbabies. The problem is the baby daddy. He has a history of drug abuse, theft and jail time. He works only part-time jobs, which he loses monthly …
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