Forum on Teen Drug Abuse Set for Wednesday Night at George Mason High
“Our program makes an impact on each audience because of the very personal stories of the dangers of substance abuse told by our panel of parents, young adults in recovery, and professionals working in this area,” said Jennifer Lewis-Cooper, UPC's … Read more on Patch.com
Starting the conversation about Heroin and drug abuse
He is recovering from a Heroin addiction. It is a drug so powerful it grabs hold of you and does not want to let go. "Imagine the worst flu you've had in your life times 50 and the withdrawals of the beast and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy to … Read more on WEAU
Philip Seymour Hoffman's death 'epitomizes' tragedy of drug addiction: doctor
His death, which came after a long period of sobriety that ended last year, "epitomizes the tragedy of drug addiction in our society," said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. "Here you have an extraordinarily talented … Read more on CTV News
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