Grants give alcohol/drug battle a boost
… being the highest priority. Following the merger with the Midland Area Partnership for Drug Free Youth in 2012, The Legacy Center began researching the correlation between developmental assets and the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by youths. Read more on Midland Daily News

Arlington school's ribbons raise awareness of alcohol, drug abuse
Students at Arlington's Weston High School took a stand against drug abuse during their recent Red Ribbon Week, which included classroom door decorating. From left are Natasha Turner, teacher Cindy Christoferson, Bree Salgado and Connor Holdaway. Read more on HeraldNet

How Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use shines spotlight on …
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use have shone a glaring spotlight on addiction and substance abuse. But have Ford's troubles raised the kind of awareness that is beneficial or harmful to the public's understanding of the disease and … Read more on The Globe and Mail