UConn President Defends Response to Sex Assaults

UConn president defends response to sex assaults
Those include mandatory student and employee training on how to prevent and report sexual assault; a task force looking into issues such as how alcohol and drug use contribute to the problem; and a website that provides information on sexual assault … Read more on Charlotte Observer

Calif. elementary student fires police gun; 3 hurt
The shooting occurred while police visited the school for Red Ribbon Week, an annual national event that features a series of activities designed to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Read more on Charlotte Observer

State drug chief launches new drug abuse campaign
BOISE, Idaho Idaho's drug czar has launched a new campaign focused on the abuse and myths of prescription drug abuse. Office of Drug Policy Administrator Elisha Figueroa announced the campaign Monday in coordination with the Idaho Prescription Drug … Read more on Charlotte Observer

DEA asks Rhode Islanders to return unused medicine
The effort is designed to help people get rid of prescription drugs without throwing them in the trash or down the drain, which can harm public health and the environment. It's also aimed at keeping drugs out of the hands of people who might abuse them. Read more on Charlotte Observer