Young Women and Drug Abuse

Young Women and Drug Abuse – FOX 9-TV interviews Hazelden’s Medical Director, Dr. Joe Lee, regarding young women and drug abuse. Young women have higher rates of mental health issues tha…

Charges dismissed against drug–abusing moms

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In March, officials arrested two Campbell County women and charged them with aggravated assault after deputies say the women admitted to using drugs while they were pregnant. According to the Campbell County Sheriff's Department, Johnna Ogg and …
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April is alcohol awareness month

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Rich Odom, a clinical supervisor at Fountain Centers in Albert Lea, said that while there are plenty of people who can drink alcohol casually, there are also people who end up abusing it. … The three groups of people Odom said should never drink are …
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Magistrate pay, Morgantown TIF bills die in the House

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A key item in Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's agenda, a legislative initiative to curb overcrowding in state prisons and regional jails by reducing recidivism through mandatory post-release supervision, substance abuse treatment and counseling (SB371), passed …
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