What Are Symptoms of a “Crack Baby” as It Gets Older?
Question by Lori Simmons: What are symptoms of a “crack baby” as it gets older?
im mostly questioning how the person would be around the age of 17. What kind of health defects may they have, or be in high… Continue reading
At 21, Recovering Heroin Addict Starts Over
At 21, recovering heroin addict starts over
When Lewis snorted his first line at age 18, he'd already used almost every imaginable drug: Marijuana. Cocaine. LSD. Ecstasy. Mushrooms. Pills. Heroin, though, was much more seductive. "It was just like someone… Continue reading
Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push to Expand Access to Substance …
Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance …
The law requires that substance abuse treatment be offered to people newly insured through the insurance exchanges or Medicaid, the government health plan for the poor and disabled.… Continue reading
Metro North Calendar of Events
Metro North Calendar of Events
Want to see your event listed in "Around the Region"? Here's how: … Tickets available at Sexton & Donohue R.E., 29 Essex St., Melrose; Melrose City Hall Mayors Office, 562 Main St.; Wakefield Bowladrome, 92… Continue reading
Taser, Fall Knock Crack From Suspect's Mouth
Taser, fall knock crack from suspect's mouth
Crack cocaine fell from the mouth of a drug suspect as he fell when shocked by a Taser, Shelbyville police said. Conard Julian Harris, 33, of Cherokee Drive drove a motorcycle down the… Continue reading
Oxycodone's Harsh Price
Oxycodone's harsh price
In Florida, two bills in the Legislature address the issue and, if they become law, will take a small but significant step toward readjusting drug-use sentences. We believe they are a good start to the bigger work… Continue reading