Students, community rally at ECC against sexual violence

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She knew when approached with drugs to “just say no,” thanks to programs like DARE at her school, she said. She knew what to do in case of a fire or tornado because of drills at school, she said. But Merryn didn't know what to do when she was sexually …
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Drug Czar Defends Funding Punishment Over Prevention – Huffington Post

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"We can't arrest or incarcerate our way out of the nation's drug problem and we must balance law enforcement efforts with drug prevention, treatment and recovery support," he said. "That means treating the root cause of many drug offenses, which all …
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Substance Abuse Transition Group Partners With Awareness Program

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LIVONIA, Mich., April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — CDS Foundation hosted an "After Work Appreciation Reception" held at Laurel Manor Banquet Center in Livonia, Wednesday April 24TH for it's host committee, volunteers, sponsors and donors who …
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Fatal accidental drug overdoses hit new high in Ohio

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“The slowed increase provides a ray of hope but underscores just how much work still needs to be done to free Ohio from the prescription drug overdose epidemic and the resulting growth of heroin use and overdoses,” said Dr. Ted Wymyslo, state health …
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