Robin Williams' Long Struggle With Addiction
Robin Williams' unexpected death Monday brought to an end the comedian's long battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction. Williams checked himself in to a renewal center just a few weeks ago, but his battle with addiction dated back more than 30 years. Read more on Hollywood Reporter

MN DNR Weekly Report for Sept. 8, 2014
People are reminded to slow down, use caution, drive responsibly, and don't drink alcohol while operating an ATV. CO Troy … A long eared owl with a broken wing was transported to an animal rehab facility for further transport to the raptor center. CO … Read more on Duluth News Tribune

Pharmacist, Bar Owners Team Up To Bring Marijuana Dispensary to Wicker Park
1, the state began to accept applications for patients seeking medical marijuana, and for those aiming to operate cultivation centers and dispensaries as part of a Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. The state will only grant 60 dispensary licenses, 13 of … Read more on DNAinfo

Optimism after medical marijuana meeting
La France, who helped to organize the meeting, said Branstad indicated a willingness to help if their proposal does not increase overall drug abuse in Iowa. The families are asking lawmakers to allow the use of a liquid form of medical cannabis for … Read more on DesMoinesRegister.com

Ex-NBA star, drug addict to speak in Mount Olive
The Herren Project was formed in 2011 to answer calls for help, increase education and public awareness on the dangers of substance abuse and “to assist one person, one family at a time through a combination of treatment navigation, educational … Read more on New Jersey Hills

Warren County creates commission to address youth issues
She pointed out that getting a child to attend school regularly may not fix the overarching problem. There may be issues in the family unit, from drug abuse to domestic violence, that desperately need to be addressed. Without a collaborative effort on … Read more on Northern Virginia Daily