Man, 23, admits robbing teen
The sentence, to be followed by three years of supervised probation and mental health and drug treatment, was the result of a plea agreement reached between Quirindongo-Rivera's attorney and prosecutors. Prosecutor Michael Patten said the victim, 16, … Read more on The Salem News

Maine House gives first nod to modified drug enforcement bill
The House voted 126-14 to approve a proposal that now provides approximately $ 2.5 million for the hiring of drug enforcement agents, state prosecutors, judges and money to fund drug treatment programs. The governor's original bill focused solely on … Read more on Press Herald

Experimental drug shows promise for treatment-resistant leukemias
Research in mice and human cell lines has identified an experimental compound dubbed TTT-3002 as potentially one of the most potent drugs available to block genetic mutations in cancer cells blamed for some forms of treatment-resistant leukemia. Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

New Adolescent Helpline in Kenilworth Aids Search for Substance Abuse …
LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/3/2014)- Teenage drug and alcohol addiction is a serious issue throughout New Jersey. Countless adolescents in Kenilworth, NJ battle substance abuse on a daily basis. Unfortunately a large percentage of young people suffering … Read more on Ticker Report