Sooke man gets 9 months for sexual assault on teen

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse help

“Adults are expected to help the young make reasonable, informed and safe choices they don't always make for themselves. At minimum … Their quarrels were fuelled by drugs and alcohol, and her desire for more drugs and alcohol, Johnston said. Planes …
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Plainfield Blotter: DUI, Drugs, Contempt of Court

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DeJon Weems, 21, of the 2000 block of Brunswick Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. at Hometown Drive and Renwick Road and charged with speeding and illegal transportation of alcohol, police said. Victor Mata, 21, of the 21000 block of …
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Shock stats on nurse substance abuse

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It stressed that nurse and midwife managers who suspect that a staff member has a drug or alcohol problem should take appropriate steps to deal with it. "Early intervention protects patients and helps the nurse or midwife in question." According to the …
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