Mission Teens Donation; Community Meeting in the Community; BEN Column …
Mission Teens donation; Community meeting in the community; BEN Column …
The faith-based substance abuse rehab center does not charge for treatment. But it does need some things. And a woman has called asking the director to speak to her group. What a great idea in dealing with something that… Continue reading
Leadership Class Gets Schooled in Public Safety, Justice System
Leadership class gets schooled in public safety, justice system
Participants in this year's Leadership Athens County program learned about the work that law enforcement, addiction treatment programs and local government employees do to keep residents safe and tackle the county's drug epidemic on Thursday. Read more on The Athens Messenger… Continue reading
A 'blockade' for Opiates: Vivitrol Offers Hope for Treatment
A 'blockade' for opiates: Vivitrol offers hope for treatment
As prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction become more high-profile problems in Wisconsin communities, addiction experts say Vivitrol could offer a more effective option for treating opiate dependence. That's what the pilot program at Journey … Read more on Wisconsin State… Continue reading
Md. Mall Gunman Was Avid Skater, No Criminal Past
Md. mall gunman was avid skater, no criminal past
"Tyler didn't have anything beyond a working relationship with this girl, and he would have mentioned it if he did, and we're just as confused as anybody," Petty said. She said her nephew also worked at a drug rehabilitation center in… Continue reading
Council Approves Main Street Inn Rehab Rezoning
Council approves Main Street Inn rehab rezoning
A large number of residents — many opposed to a controversial plan to rezone the Main Street Inn & Spa to allow for a residential treatment center for addition and depression — attended a Feb. 4, 2014, Hilton Head Island Town Council meeting… Continue reading