Leigh Paatsch's movie picks of the week
Leigh Paatsch's movie picks of the week
A street racer (Aaron Paul) who was framed by a business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind while his ex-partner places a massive bounty on his head. (Photo/Video: …. It took a while, but evidence emerged of the ruthless… Continue reading
Parents share stories of children’s drug abuse
Parents share stories of children’s drug abuse
Two themes emerged during a town hall meeting Wednesday in Sylvania about prescription drug abuse and heroin use. No one starts out to become an addict. And parents are reluctant to admit their child’s addiction. “I don’t think any of us …
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Treat, don't jail, drug–addicted mothers-to-be
Treat, don't jail, drug–addicted mothers-to-be
Last year, lawmakers passed the Safe Harbor Act to give pregnant women incentives to enter treatment programs, including a guarantee that they won't lose custody of their newborn solely because of drug use. In the year since Safe Harbor took effect …… Continue reading
War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
What is the answer? There may not be one, at least for the supply side of it. As long as there are drugs you “Not everyone agrees that the crackdown on prescription drug abuse has led to the rise in… Continue reading
Heartbreaking Video of Little Girl Trying to Wake 'Drug Addict' Mom Goes Viral?
Heartbreaking Video of Little Girl Trying to Wake 'Drug Addict' Mom Goes Viral?
Shot by a fellow bus passenger, the video shows a mom who appears to be addicted to drugs doing what police refer to as heroin nod while her young daughter tries desperately to wake her… Continue reading
Bangor area law enforcement leaders tell business group drug abuse is driving crime
Bangor area law enforcement leaders tell business group drug abuse is driving crime
BANGOR, Maine — Police Chief Mark Hathaway told Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce members that he knows many of the people committing crimes in the city are using and abusing drugs, but he wanted data to back… Continue reading