LIFE After Lockup: Spencer Cozart
LIFE After Lockup: Spencer Cozart – Spencer Cozart has been through several ups and downs in life. When he injured his back on the job, he began to deal with cronic pain. He became addicted to pain pills and was soon self medicating. His addiction ultimately led him to being arrested and he served 11 1/2 months behind bars. Cozart is now striving to help people in the same conditions of his former self. LIFE After Lockup is hosted and produced by Rev. Anthony Walton. Rev. Walton was incarcerated over 20 years ago. He tells of how personal tragedy can change your life for the better with determination, a positive attitude, and help from the community. Paducah 2 Television is produced through the facilities and administration of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Forum addresses North County epidemic of prescription drug abuse
Filed under: prescription drug addiction help
"When we ask for help, it's like surrender," she said. "You just want someone to take over and tell you what to do because you're at your wit's end." Whipple is just one of the many recovering prescription drug addicts in Northern Berkshire, where …
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Report: Rx drug abuse on rise
Filed under: prescription drug addiction help
Despite statewide progress in reducing methamphetamine labs, synthetic drugs and alcohol offenses, Iowa saw an increase in prescription drug abuse and illegal activity involving heroin and marijuana, according to the 2013 Iowa Drug Control report.
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