'Plagued With a Scourge': Opioid Abuse Worries Neighboring Middlesex

'Plagued with a scourge': Opioid abuse worries neighboring Middlesex
Since 2005, Reading has reported 13 deaths from opioid overdoses, according to the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA). Between 2003-2005, that community saw 10 deaths. However, those numbers only account for the deaths reported …
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Albuquerque’s Long History of Police Abuse, Cover-Up and Scandal

Albuquerque’s long history of police abuse, cover-up and scandal
Last week, the Department of Justice issued a damning report (PDF) on the use of force among police officers in Albuquerque. Among the DOJ findings: In 1998 the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico brought in Jerry Galvin to take over the… Continue reading

See Kate Middleton's Stunning Fashion Evolution

See Kate Middleton's Stunning Fashion Evolution
Max Mumby—Indigo/Getty Images. All Wrapped Up. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in her role as Patron of Action on Addiction, arrives for a visit to Hope House, a residential treatment centre, on February 19, 2013 in London. Max Mumby—Indigo/Getty …
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Destination Hope Drug Rehab for Women Recognizes Women's History Month

Destination Hope Drug Rehab for Women Recognizes Women's History Month
“A large part of addiction treatment and drug rehab for women is helping clients identify new storylines for themselves.” Every March the United States celebrates Women's History Month, paying tribute to generations of women who have left a lasting… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse State, Local, National Problem

Prescription drug abuse state, local, national problem
Prescription drug abuse is a nationwide problem affecting thousands of families across the country. ….. Along with powerpoint presentations few of them also posted videos that can be viewed on youtube.com. …. "Many addicts are regular people," he said.
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Albuquerque’s Long History of Police Abuse, Cover-Up and Scandal

Albuquerque’s long history of police abuse, cover-up and scandal
Last week, the Department of Justice issued a damning report (PDF) on the use of force among police officers in Albuquerque. Among the DOJ findings: In 1998 the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico brought in Jerry Galvin to take over the… Continue reading