America's Disappeared

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Big Frankie, Little Frankie and Al, three black men who spent a lot of time in prison and have put their lives back together in the face of joblessness, crushing poverty and the violence of city streets, abruptly stopped appearing at the prison support …
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Center sheds light on use of social model for change

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Every man in the room is a recovering alcohol or drug addict. They range in age from 18 to … The men share one thing: Each is there because he wants to make a lifestyle change or has already done so and wants to help others to do the same. The …
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Results show coalitions make a difference

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Results from the National Evaluation of the Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) found that coalitions, like the Unified Prevention! (UP!) Coalition for a Drug-Free Doña Ana County, funded … many sectors of the community including law …
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Dealing with drug addiction

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Drug addicts literally lose the ability to make rational decisions and getting the next 'hit' takes precedence over everything else – career, family, loved ones, friends and even laws. … Support groups – Join a support group and attend the meetings …
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