Suicide Threats, Pleas for Meth Now Common on Social Media

Published July 26, 2013

Suicide threats, pleas for meth now common on social media

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Convinced he was serious but not knowing how to reach him, I responded to him that he was scaring me and I gave him a couple phone numbers of crisis hotlines where he could talk to someone who specializes in suicide prevention. A few others posted …
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One of 50 Pain Killer Prescriptions Going to "Doctor Shopping" Addicts, Study Says

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“Prescription drug abuse has risen sharply in recent years. Seek the care you deserve for this terrible dependency at a certified detox center,” said Robert Niznik, Harbor Village CEO. For more information, visit: http://harborvillageflorida.com/ or …
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Woman sues DCF, Sarasota YMCA over abuse

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Her biological mother struggled with substance abuse and lived in a home where drug deals took place. The foster home in Sarasota County was supposed to be an escape when the state placed the 14-year-old with the Helmigs in September 2007.
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