Silicon Valley boom drives income gap

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… struggling. But when he met with financial counselors, they told him there was nothing left to cut except groceries because rent, child support and transportation expenses were eating away the rest of his money. … top earners. For the poorest 20 …
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The Addict's Mom organization announce Illinois chapter

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With the epidemic rise of drug abuse and overdose, especially opiates, in the five collar counties of Chicago, the need for family support is overwhelming. Starting Wednesday, March 12, 2014, and continuing on the first Wednesday of every month, the …
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The Hope in Substance Abuse

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Not hope like wishful thinking or blind faith, but real optimism based in the research about what is effective and based on the changes I've seen happen for both individuals and family members. … Need help with substance abuse or mental health issues?
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Sheriff asks students to fight heroin epidemic

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Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones pleaded to high school students to help law enforcement fight the heroin epidemic in the county. He said about 50 Butler … of the baby are addicts. He said hundreds of babies are taken away from addicted parents …
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