Awards for raising drug prevention and treatment awareness

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The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse honored those on the front lines fighting addiction. Medical reporter Meg Farris emceed as people who work in prevention and treatment were given awards. A community leadership award was handed out to Major …
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Prince William's potential cut to jail drug treatment program draws backlash

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Prince William County officials are considering cutting local funding for the county jail's substance abuse treatment program, a move that has touched off intense lobbying from defense attorneys and law enforcement officials who say the program helps …
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RAF Alconbury dependents barred from base for alleged drug use

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… this option, but believed they could. Staff Sgt. Brian Stives, an Alconbury representative, said the children barred from base can apply for temporary waivers on a case-by-case basis, including for access to facilities for medical care and drug …
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