McDowell students hope to stop drug, alcohol use
McDowell Senior High School Principal Tim Rankin said his school does a lot to curb student alcohol and drug abuse. The school works with the Erie County District Attorney's office to schedule twice annual drug sweeps with drug-sniffing dogs, holds …
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Par-Troy Leaders Come Together to Fight Drug Abuse
The event, which allowed attendees to brainstorm on ways to stop drug abuse in the township, took place at the Knoll East Golf Club. Mayor James Barberio kicked off the program, which he said was aimed at addressing "serious problems that can happen in …
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What does rising prescription drug abuse mean for the war on drugs?
When it comes to the abuse of pharmaceuticals, the drug war begins in the home. The biggest challenge to stop drug abuse is to educate parents, children, teenagers and patients about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs. The Drug Enforcement …
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