Man Accused of Brutal Beating Speaks, Blames Drug Addiction

Man Accused of Brutal Beating Speaks, Blames Drug Addiction
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A man accused of violently beating the woman who tried to help him has confessed to the crime, claiming his addiction to drugs fueled the attack. “I just want to apologize, I'm real, real sorry for what I've done,” suspect … Read more on WSAZ-TV

A puncher's chance: Boxing coach mentors, trains ex-convicts and …
Steve Call, left, founder of Relentless Youth Boxing Club, helps Adrian Bernard put on his boxing gloves during a workout at Phase 1 Sports gymnasium and training facility Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 … Adrian Bernard, front left, boxes with a bag held by … Read more on Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Cost of Addiction in Maine
On Oct 18, Governor LePage's website announced he was hosting two Summits on Drug Crimes and Awareness following the release of a State report that indicated the total annual economic impact of substance abuse in the State of Maine in 2010 was 1.4 … Read more on Bangor Daily News