substance abuse

'He Wasn't Better' — Friend Says Drug Abuse Led to Calgary Joyrider's Fatal

'He wasn't better' — friend says drug abuse led to Calgary joyrider's fatal
Jason Gary Roy was broke, in love and still trying to combat a longstanding crystal-meth addiction when police fired multiple shots into the stolen truck he was operating, killing him and bringing to an end a… Continue reading

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
As a substance abuse counseling expert, I know the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported in 2012 that over 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse. Overall, 17.7 million had …
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Police Report – 3-6-14; a Woman Told Police Her Daughter Was Struck by a

Police Report – 3-6-14; A woman told police her daughter was struck by a
Christopher Okeh Abinna,18, South Main Street — sale of marijuana, unlawful use of communication facilities, marijuana possession with intent to distribute, possession/use of a drug related object. ? Mario Anthony Romano, 41, Live Oak Loop,… Continue reading

New Coalition to Tackle Youth Drug Abuse in Winona County – Winona Daily News

New coalition to tackle youth drug abuse in Winona County – Winona Daily News

New coalition to tackle youth drug abuse in Winona County
Winona Daily News
The coalition, the Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, is applying for a multi-year federal grant based on a model that has… Continue reading

Onions to Mountain Iron Government; to Winter; to Rep. Metsa's Typical DFL Trick

Onions to Mountain Iron government; to winter; to Rep. Metsa's typical DFL trick
(Submitted by Musky.) Onions: I watched the Feb. 18 Mountain Iron City Council meeting. The mayor had his usual report about the weather, sports, ad nauseam. Later in that meeting there was discussion and voting on street… Continue reading

My Drug and Alcohol History Reads Like a Sad Handwritten Book

My Drug and Alcohol History Reads Like a Sad Handwritten Book
The instructions were to write a narrative of my alcohol/drug use from my first drink to my last. Instructions were to include people I was with, feelings, …. Need help with substance abuse or mental health issues? In the… Continue reading