Dick Beardsley: World Class Marathon Runner, Motivational Speaker, Addiction/Dependency Survivor

Published July 30, 2013

Dick Beardsley: World Class Marathon Runner, Motivational Speaker, Addiction/Dependency Survivor – For a brief moment in the early 1980’s, Dick Beardsley became the most famous runner/athlete in the world – by losing a race. During the 1982 Boston Marathon…

Health Calendar

Filed under: drug abuse foundation

Drug Abuse Awareness Forum, presented by Lake Regional Hospital Auxiliary, 10 a.m. Thursday, Lake Regional Hospital, 54 Hospital Drive, Osage Beach. Crocker Police Chief Chris Twitchell will present the seminar, which will include exhibits on bath …
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World-first ad campaign a win for problem gamblers

Filed under: drug abuse foundation

A CONFRONTING world-first ad campaign tracking the crippling battles of real-life problem gamblers has inspired 120 gamblers a week to try and beat their addiction. Young men aged 26-35 were the biggest demographic to sign up to the 100 Day Challenge …
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Tribal Colleges Demonstrate Winning Strategies for Prosperity in Indian Country

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Construction trades students help build safe houses on the reservation for children displaced by abuse, neglect, violence, substance abuse, or other family issues as an educational apprenticeship, while the Housing Authority transports and sites safe …
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