Video: Kids' author Munsch continues drug recovery, will do rare reading this …
… a public reading in Toronto Sunday for Family Literacy Day. TORONTO – Beloved children's author Robert Munsch says he has no regrets about going public with his addiction issues nearly four years ago, and still attends support meetings almost daily …
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Heroin becomes an increasing problem on LI
Parents would often store the pills in medicine cabinets, where their children could steal them to use or sell. Some addicts unable to get the drugs from doctors turned to home invasions and pharmacy robberies to obtain pills, with sometimes …
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Local Support Groups
Alzheimer's/other dementias support group, 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Horizon Bay Assisted Living of Concord, 1501 Zion Church Road East, Concord, for families dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementias. … Celebrate Recovery, Christ-centered 12-step …
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E-cigarette ban for under-18s
The law, which will be introduced next week as an amendment to the Children and Families Bill, will also ban 'proxy purchasing' – knowingly buying tobacco on behalf of someone under 18. Adults caught breaking the law, which ministers hope will come …
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Clean Slate recovery meetings funded through June
STERLING — — Family Resource Center recently received funding to continue local efforts to provide support for those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The center has been facilitating monthly meetings for a recovery coalition since March …
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Local Support Groups
Alzheimer's/other dementias support group, 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Horizon Bay Assisted Living of Concord, 1501 Zion Church Road East, Concord, for families dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementias. … Celebrate Recovery, Christ-centered 12-step …
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Nancy Grace says pot users 'shoot each other' and 'kill families'
She argued about whether the drug is "highly addictive" with Marijuana Policy Project spokesman Mason Tvert, who suggested Grace is against legalization because "she does not like the people that use marijuana." … And while there is evidence that …
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Martin County Support Groups: Updated Jan. 22
Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered 12 step recovery program. 7 p.m. Stuart First United Methodist … Addiction Program “Friends & Family”: 6-8 p.m. Just Believe Recovery Center, 1475 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach. Age 13+. 772-252-1235 …
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Daily Planner: January 23
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: 11 a.m.-4 p .m. computer lab; 1 p.m. arts & crafts; 2:15 p.m. writing group. 492 Rio … Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step Program: 6:30-9 p.m. East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Ave., Chico.
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