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Injection Used to Prevent Heroin Overdoses

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Injection Used to Prevent Heroin Overdoses. (ABC 6 News) — It's a split second decision that can save the life of someone overdosing on drugs. … Now, 12 years sober he wants people to know the dangers of this highly addictive drug that's growing in …
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'High'-mindedness about the use of cannabis is counterproductive

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I prefer to allow adults decide what they do — as long as they, and not the rest of us, pay for any consequences, such as higher medical bills — but it would be wrong to dismiss potential side-effects of cannabis. Cannabis is mood-changing; if it …
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Center takes on substance abuse

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Taking part in the national Red Ribbon Week campaign is important to the staff and clients at the Treatment Center because they see the effects of drug abuse. "Statistics show if a child is using by [age] 12 or 14, it increases the chances of …
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No More Poverty Supports Santa Clarita Center Providing Health & Education …

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The Omidi brothers and their charity, No More Poverty, announce their sponsorship of the Child & Family Center, which provides aid to troubled families and children in need of mental health, behavioral, or substance abuse resources. The Santa Clarita …
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