Heroin's rising tide crushes families
The sharp rise reflects a troubling national trend that health care and drug treatment specialists say stems from a prescription painkiller epidemic among mostly suburban and rural youths. Linda Meyer, whose son Trevor grew close with Owen in a … Read more on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Chronicle AM — February 20, 2014
He said he would spend $ 99 million next fiscal year, with half of it going to youth use prevention, another 40% going to substance abuse treatment, and more than $ 12 million for public health. His proposal must be approved by the legislature … Read more on Drug War Chronicle

Five Things To Watch At The Liberal Convention
Justin Trudeau's first policy convention as Liberal leader kicks off in Montreal Thursday. Three thousand delegates and paid observers are expected to attend the four-day event. The Grits are feeling confident these days with positive polls blowing the … Read more on Huffington Post Canada

COVER STORY: Mending Fences
Those cases touched on issues of mental health, drug addiction, anger issues and family history. Canning reports … Even those responsible for more serious felonies, including murder, can use restorative justice as an effective tool during the … Read more on North Shore Outlook