Practical Advice for Family and Parents | Heroin Addiction Stories – My Treatment My Choice

Practical advice for family and parents | Heroin addiction stories – My Treatment My Choice – Drawing on his own experiences from helping his son with heroin dependence, Tony shares his advice on the importance of support and understanding, and what t…

Vermilion to expand student drug testing

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“The Vermilion Board of Education is proud to be one of the first school districts in the nation to offer this opportunity to the local community,” Pempin said. “We believe that this initiative will help students avoid the pitfalls of drug and alcohol …
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Prescription drug abuse on the rise

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Sherry Padgett, owner of Drug Force Screening in Shelby, said more and more often, panicked parents are calling the agency, concerned a child is taking drugs. Frequently … Padgett said the agency attempts to help educate parents and answer questions.
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Parents learn signs of negative behavior through 'I Spy' room

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A study conducted in 2012 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that 22.9 percent of 12th graders used marijuana in the past month, 28.1 percent got drunk in the past month and 14.8 percent used prescription drugs nonmedically during the past …
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