Save the Date | Health, helping others and more events in the Myrtle Beach area
HGTC ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERIES, 349-5378. 7 p.m. March 6, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, 2050 U.S. 501, Conway, guest speakers will be a panel of students, faculty and staff who are in recovery from various addictions. Free. Read more on MyrtleBeachOnline.com

APNewsBreak: Astros prospect details drug struggle
And for the first time publicly, he's opening up about his battle with an addiction to marijuana and monthlong stay at a rehabilitation center. "At this point it's pretty evident to me that I'm a drug addict," he told The Associated Press over … Read more on WIS

Rep. Darryl Rouson rolls with the punches
Juveniles charged with a substance-abuse related, non-violent felony or misdemeanor could receive pre-trial substance abuse education and treatment – as long as there is no previous felony conviction. … “I'm not bitter,” said Rouson, who represents a … Read more on Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Law Enforcement Concerned Over Heroin Trend
From there, Branham said it's not difficult to slip into addiction. Part of that … At the Palmetto Health Adolescent Recovery Center, Dr. Bryan Fox helps treat patients recovering from opiate abuse, including those getting treatment for heroin usage … Read more on WLTX.com