“Tweak” Author Nic Sheff on How His Addiction Changed His Parents
“Tweak” author Nic Sheff on how his addiction changed his parents – Addiction affects more than just the user, it has a great impact on the family as well. In Nick’s case, his parents grew to understand his addiction better a…
In Brooklyn, a Prosecutor Finds Losing Ultra-Orthodox Support Might Cost His Job
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When my youngest sister got married, our parents marked the day with an unexpectedly traditional celebration. And it changed …. Throughout the campaign, the Times celebrated Hynes' record on other noteworthy programs: He advocated for drug treatment …
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Awareness Groups Spread the Word
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“The theme is to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, domestic and sexual violence, drugs and alcohol…that's what Community Awareness Day is about,” Bowman said. Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services indeed … Sometimes, Mom …
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West Michigan Parents Coping With Child's Heroin Addiction
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Mark Vandenbosch, Clinical Director at West Brook Recovery Center in Grand Rapids, says the number of people checking into rehab for heroin addiction in the last five years has skyrocketed. “It's cheaper than cocaine, sometimes cheaper then meth or …
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Health events
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CHILDREN AND ADDICTION — A support group to help parents deal with the disease of addiction and substance abuse in their children meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room at Providence Behavioral Health Hospital, …
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