County hires consultant to find solutions to drug abuse trend

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The Cecil County Health Department announced Thursday it has hired a consultant to seek solutions to the county's drug abuse problems. ….. You're entitled to view 10 articles for free every 30 days, and you currently have (%remaining%) remaining …
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Holiday message to Alexandria students includes warning about drug use

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Laborde and Melder said they wanted students to have the facts before they started celebrating the holidays because they see more instances of drug abuse when children are out of school. "Today wasn't to scare you," Laborde said. "It was simply to …
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Programs set to prevent suicide, create awareness

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Relationship problems, alcohol and drug abuse, addictions, financial shortcomings and depression left untreated or unresolved can lead to suicide. The Suicide Prevention Program will emphasize the importance of early identification and intervention of …
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DEA Proposed Rule Covers Disposal of Rx Drugs

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More than 6 million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2011 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which indicated more than 70 percent of people abusing prescription …
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