Chillicothe Municipal Court
Possessing drug abuse instruments, drug abuse — Angela M. Hovater, 19, of 127 Cedarwood Drive, charge 1 dismissed with prejudice in consideration of plea to charge 2, guilty, fined $ 150 and court costs, driver's license suspended six months. … 20 … Read more on Chillicothe Gazette

Rates of alcohol, drug use vary at area schools
… brains: Stay away from drugs and alcohol. Don't be tempted by the buzz or the high or the peer pressure. Despite a renewed focus on the topic in Keene, the problem locally isn't limited to the city, and the battle against youth substance abuse isn … Read more on The Keene Sentinel

DWMHA Watkins: Actor's death puts spotlight on substance use disorder
“The tragic loss of Robin Williams is a powerful reminder that even the most gifted are not immune from the power of the diseases of mental illness and substance abuse; and that success and money is not the key to happiness,” said Tom Watkins … Read more on Hometownlife.com

Amy Cocca: Lessons in struggles with mental illness, addiction
Conversely, persons who have abused drugs and/or alcohol are roughly twice as likely to be diagnosed with a mood disorder at some point in their lifetime as are their sober peers. According to a 2004 study, in approximately 73 percent of suicide deaths … Read more on Allentown Morning Call