County Attorney Doesn't Have to Attend Hearings, Judge Rules

County attorney doesn't have to attend hearings, judge rules

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“Many who suffer from mental illness or addiction never completely vanquish the demons controlling their lives, but instead manage only to hold them at bay for what may be discouragingly brief periods of time,” Davis wrote. In those instances, he noted …
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Pensioner dies from drug overdose in Kentish Town

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The 61-year-old had a history of drug abuse and had starting using heroin on and off from the age of 41. A pathologist found she had more than five toxic substances in her system when she died, including methadone, codeine and prescription painkillers …
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Lois M. Collins: Driving, dating and drugs – three things daughter's 16th …

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I've tried their entire lives to prepare my two daughters for the temptations and dangers of substance abuse. We've talked about addiction and responsibility and house rules. They know a lot about brain development and how alcohol and drugs can thwart it.
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Sizing up impaired drivers all part of police officer's job

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While Hollihan is always looking for physical signs of substance abuse, it's not what people perceive to be the obvious signs that signal her. “It's not bloodshot eyes, it is pink in the white of the eyes,” … Because the room was filled with people …
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