Successful Drug Courts Cost Effective in Substance Abuse Fight

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“Successful drug court programs can strengthen our communities by reducing incarceration and recidivism and providing substance abuse treatment to nonviolent offenders who need and can benefit from it most," said Rahall. "We need a multi-prong strategy …
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Barrington group warns of alcohol abuse during graduation, prom season

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BARRINGTON — With prom and graduation season nearing, the Barrington Area Drug Prevention Coalition is reminding parents and their children to be safe. The community group noted that there is an increased likelihood of drug and alcohol use among …
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Tri-Town Youth Services' Substance Abuse Prevention Council changes name

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“Together, the partners organize, develop, implement and evaluate plans and programs to coordinate their anti-drug related efforts,” the statement says. “The result is a comprehensive, communitywide approach to substance abuse and its related problems …
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Comptroller: State funds misused at Yorktown substance abuse center

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State auditors found misuse of $ 223,000 in taxpayer funds at area substance abuse centers run by Phoenix House, including an administrative assistant at the Yorktown site accused of taking thousands of dollars and using it to buy alcohol, cigarettes …
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