Panel Seeks to Cut Costs of Drug Abuse in Minnesota

Panel seeks to cut costs of drug abuse in Minnesota

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Law officers, treatment providers and court officials told a panel gathered at the Public Service Building about problems with prescription drug abuse, heroin, methadone and alcohol. “We have more and more methadone-addicted babies in our community,” …
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North Adams forum addresses drug addiction

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"I think the reason is how quickly these drug problems have gotten [out of] control in the community," said Daunis, whose own son battles with an addiction. At the end of Friday's two-hour event, Brandy Whipple said she felt uplifted. "I didn't realize …
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Parents Not Alone Dealing with Teen Substance Abuse

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While it's true – most young people who experiment do not become alcoholics or drug addicts — the greater concern is the brain impacts and social outcomes of substance abuse. In addition to the impacts of drugs, alcohol and risk factors on the brain …
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