Annual Substance Abuse Conference Will Address Sussex County Problems

Annual substance abuse conference will address Sussex County problems
ANDOVER — Nationally, there is a drug related death every 19 minutes with a large percentage being caused by prescription drugs. In Sussex County, there were nine overdose deaths in a six-month period due to either heroin, prescription drugs or heroin … Read more on The Sparta Independent

Latinos with disabilities rely on cultural ties to avoid substance abuse
People with physical disabilities often turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with their condition, but many disabled Latinos rely heavily on cultural ties with family and friends to help them steer clear of substance abuse, say University of Michigan … Read more on Medical Xpress

ADDICTION: Documentary reveals struggle to help victims
ALBANS — If there was ever a sign that the St. Albans community cared about drug addiction issues, it was the full house Saturday night at the BFA Performing Arts Center for the premier of “The Hungry Heart.” Bess O'Brien's documentary, set in St … Read more on St. Albans Messenger