Dana’s Poem for Families of Drug Addicts

Dana’s Poem for Families of Drug Addicts – Dana wrote and reads a powerful poem her family’s struggle with her son’s addiction to pain killers after an accident. It is a beautifully written and powerf…

Why more Americans are dying of suicide, by Robert Gebbia

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Are we educating family members about how to provide safe and supportive environments? Finally, are we talking about the reality of living with mental illness and sharing treatment options and approaches that may help those with disorders live …
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Buzzmakers: MET Ball Fashion & Jeanne Cooper Dies

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"Jeanne Cooper was a legend in daytime and a beloved member of our Y&R family. She touched the lives of millions, who … In a rather candid but bizarre interview with CNN personality Piers Morgan, Lindsay Lohan (who entered rehab per the court's order …
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Former drug users share their stories with students at DeKalb High School

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Joshua Walker, an officer for the Choosing Life and Ending Abuse Now (CLEAN) Slate Alumni Association, spoke to students Friday at the DeKalb High School about his past addiction to drugs and the crimes he committed to feed his addiction. … The 26 …
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Lake County's fallen officers honored

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Velazquez of West Chicago had retired from the Skokie Police Department and was their original DARE officer, working with students to prevent drug abuse. He joined the Hainesville … A calling to confront the most dangerous members of our society. A …
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