DCYF director talks about drug abuse, family situations
"Unfortunately, drug possession or drug use in and of itself doesn't mean you can't parent a child," said Maggie Bishop. She said DCYF investigators must determine that the drug use and possession is harming a parent's ability to keep his or her kids safe.
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Prescription drug abuse now biggest global menace
Deadly prescription drug addiction has become a serious menace globally. Findings announced on Sunday show that prescription overdose rate has reached epidemic levels in New York city as fatality rate for white males is 3 times higher than for blacks.
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Furor erupts over sex, drug stories in school paper
While the package of articles on drug use at MVHS drew only a handful of parents to speak at the board meeting, the series on sex resulted in a veritable deluge. Administrators made several trips to bring extra chairs to accommodate angry parents, who …
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Palmer Drug Abuse Program thanks Court
Wade Fjeld from Palmer Drug Abuse Program presented the Jim Wells County Commissioner's Court with a plaque for appreciation for the support of their program. The program has been in the county for roughly a year and has asked the Commissioner's …
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Leaders address infant health and prescription drug abuse
For example, detox?fication could hurt a baby in the later stages of pregnancy, but some rehabilitation programs require mothers to be drug-free when they are admitted. "One of the biggest issues is how do we best treat women in these programs who are …
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Concert kicks off drug prevention programs
WESTVILLE — It was the culmination of several months worth of work: Three bands performing for nearly three hours with a drug free message for Westville students. It was the Westville High School Drug … Kretlow said she does not necessarily see a …
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Pilot relishes missions to playgrounds
Winter saw similar jobs, as well as more medical operations, with the helicopter tasked with picking up people suffering from heart complaints and other long-term conditions, or even women going into labour. In more than 20 years he … "If you can get …
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Brewing, bottling tricky in Eagle County
Recovering at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver, a fellow patient told Rothbauer about the drink's healthy properties. Rothbauer, who was using a wheelchair at the time, started … The entire U.S. kombucha business shut down in 2010 — thanks to …
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Staten Island parents should heed lessons learned about youth drug abuse after …
Working out of its Bloomfield office, the relatively new coalition of private and public interests is addressing attitudes toward and availability of drugs; treatment, rehabilitation and education, prescription drug abuse in particular and the efficacy …
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Catherine Camp's Kenyan Adventure, Part 1
She served as a Consultant to the California Senate Budget Committee in 2001-02, reviewing Social Services, Employment Development, Aging, Community Services, Alcohol and Drug Programs, Rehabilitation and Child Support budgets. … During that period …
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