Ouachita to host fifth annual Christian counseling conference Feb. 27
Ouachita Baptist University's Pruet School of Christian Studies will host its fifth annual Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling Feb. 27. This year's event will focus on “Alcohol and Drug Abuse” and is co-hosted by the Arkansas Baptist State … Read more on Ouachita Baptist University News

Learn How Teens Hide Drugs, Alcohol
Seemingly innocent items, commonly used by youth, could actually indicate a substance abuse problem. This awareness event will allow adults to be more proactive in helping a young person who might be using drugs. Hear from school counselors, … Read more on My veronanj

Municipal Dispositions
Patricia J. Sexton-Pruitt, domestic violence, guilty, $ 200 fine, $ 99 cost, two years probation, community corrections, no drugs/alcohol, submit to drug/alcohol screens, mental health assessment, chemical dependency counseling, peaceful contact with … Read more on Logan Daily News

New Ken-Arnold community brainstorms anti-bullying strategies
Senior Brittany Daniels asked the district to reintroduce the Student Assistance Program that helped staff identify mental health, drug and alcohol and other problems impacting students. Daniels said she felt the program was … They included creating … Read more on Tribune-Review

Vassalboro man sentenced on drug, domestic violence charges
8, 2013, when Wood, after his arrest on those charges, was free on bail on the condition that he not have contact with the woman, he hit her again, leaving her with black eyes, Schoenfeld said. As part of the plea … He also was ordered to attend … Read more on Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

Search continues Friday for missing Shipley School student
He is a good kid, and has no substance abuse or other issues, this is the first time he has ever done anything like this," read the post Friday morning." "Cayman if you read this, everything is forgiven, you can exercise your 'free pass'. We love you … Read more on Main Line

Veteran defensive tackle Dockett joins 49ers on 2-year deal
Simpson was released by the Vikings last September following further off-field troubles involving drugs and alcohol that earned him a three-game NFL suspension for violations of the league's substance-abuse policy. The 49ers have employed several … Read more on Washington Post

Cyril H. Wecht to speak at Mt. Pleasant-area drug/alcohol forum
Such a staggering number compelled Hughes, along with Janet Hoffer, the commission's prevention coordinator, to suggest Mt. Pleasant and surrounding communities be the focus of federal grant funding it recently acquired to finance a series of programs … Read more on Tribune-Review

Advocates choose Decatur County woman for award
Scalf says that during the past twelve years, Meyer's cases have included drug exposed infants, domestic violence, parents cooking meth, homeless families, extreme physical abuse and neglect and parents with untreated mental health issues. Advocates … Read more on NewsTalk 1010 WCSI

Fort Campbell civilian to retire on 'high note'
At 15, he cleaned the bricks from the deconstructed barracks on Indiana Avenue at a penny apiece. A year later, he … With a degree in sociology, Davila began working for the Army Substance Abuse Program as a drug and alcohol counselor. Gradually, he … Read more on The Fort Campbell Courier

The Promise and Perils of Brain Training
Seniors striving to stay sharp, parents looking for drug-free ways to help kids with learning disorders, brain injury patients, burn victims, business executives, and athletes are all turning to computer apps, games, and programs for a mental edge … Read more on WebMD