Mistrial declared in trial of man in planted drugs case
Kent Easter was accused of making the false 911 call in February 2011, saying that he saw the PTA volunteer driving erratically and using drugs, with narcotics in her car. Officers later found a bag of marijuana, pills and marijuana pipe in the back … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Fort Collins mother says prescription drug abuse killed son
He took it to the pawn shop to get his drugs," Fosket said. Laurie Lovedale, a prescription drug abuse prevention program coordinator for Peer Assistance Services, works to prevent prescription drug abuse. Colorado is second in the nation when it comes … Read more on The Coloradoan

Mahopac, Somers Families Honored For Drug Abuse Awareness
Both families have lost sons to drug overdoses, and teamed up to host a series of community educational forums called Drug Crisis In Our Backyard to promote awareness and share resources and support with families affected by addiction. The special … Read more on Hudson Valley Reporter