New Helpline Offers Hope for Drug and Alcohol Addicts

New Helpline Offers Hope for Drug and Alcohol Addicts
Unfortunately, many people in Marysville, OH struggle to overcome their substance abuse and addiction every day. Many of these people are teenagers who do not know where to turn for help when they want to end their alcohol and drug use… Continue reading

Former Nichols Hockey Star Accused as Scam Artist

Former Nichols hockey star accused as scam artist
Kenner is accused in the federal indictment of looting money from hockey players' accounts after convincing them to invest millions in a Hawaii real estate development, a prepaid debit card company called Eufora and other ventures. “Rather than …
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5 New Drugs That Could Be Blockbusters in 2014

5 New Drugs That Could Be Blockbusters in 2014
It isn't easy to predict which drugs will not only win FDA approval, but also go on to beat expectations by enough to boost the stock price of a big drug maker. Barrons.com picked five candidates that advance the treatment of… Continue reading

Task Force Takes Aim at Gun Violence

Task force takes aim at gun violence
"The committee urges that any legislative changes not further stigmatize individuals with mental disorders nor ostracize individuals from seeking treatment and services," the report said. The task force found people with mental disorders are more …
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Program Unites Students to Stay Drug-Free

Program unites students to stay drug-free
Youth 2 Youth was founded in 1982 in Columbus as a community-based drug prevention and youth leadership program focused primarily on middle school and high school students. It came to Union County in February 2011. Mike Garey, who serves as a Youth 2… Continue reading

Philip Seymour Hoffman Had ‘hard-core’ Drug Addiction

Philip Seymour Hoffman had ‘hard-core’ drug addiction
Philip Seymour Hoffman had a “hard-core” drug addiction and injected twice as much heroine a day as a typical addict, according to his alleged dealer. Robert Vineberg, a jazz musician, was arrested two days after the 46-year-old actor’s death as …
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Vermont Gets $10M Grant for Drug Treatment Program

Vermont gets M grant for drug treatment program
BURLINGTON — Gov. Peter Shumlin and Health Commissioner Harry Chen announced on Friday that Vermont will get a $ 10 million federal grant to expand early intervention and treatment programs for young adults at risk of alcohol and drug abuse.
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Can You Go to Drug Rehab for Food Addiction?

Question by Kiki: Can you go to drug rehab for food addiction?
I’m definitely addicted to food and nowhere in my state is there a federally funded rehab. I know of a very good program for alcoholics/drug addicts and I was thinking about that. I figured since I like to… Continue reading

Vermont Gets $10M Grant for Drug Treatment

Vermont gets M grant for drug treatment
Peter Shumlin and Health Commissioner Harry Chen announced Friday that Vermont will get a $ 10 million federal grant to expand early intervention and treatment programs for young adults at risk of alcohol and drug abuse. The grant will fund a five-year …
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Adult Ballet Classes

Adult Ballet Classes
Niu Valley Center: Orthosport Hawaii Physical Therapy and Aquatic Rehabilitation, Tuesdays 8 a.m., Wednesdays 11:45 a.m., call for cost. Improve balance, movement, and deep breathing; free … Academy Art Center at Linekona, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu …
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