Ten Myths About the Westmoreland County Drug Epidemic

Published August 15, 2013

Ten myths about the Westmoreland County drug epidemic

Filed under: drug addiction help for families

Myth: This drug problem is a _____ problem. (Fill in the blank with your choice of crime, public health, moral, spiritual, legislative, family breakdown, or problem of your choice.) Fact: This is not a one-dimensional problem and will take change in …
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Trafficking in north Africa

Filed under: drug addiction help for families

In Tunis drug dealers increasingly linger outside school gates. According to Egypt's National Council for Battling Drug Addiction, use of recreational drugs among Cairenes over 15 has rocketed from 6% to 30% since 2011. Arms dealing is another growing …
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Fundraiser aims to help victims of addiction

Filed under: drug addiction help for families

Chris Foley's family, from left, his father, Larry; mother, Vicki; and daughter, Caylee, hold a pillow with alikeness of their son and father, the namesake of Saturday's Chris Walk Night Out Against Substance Abuse. (For the Tribune, By Jamie Greco …
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