Shattering the Myths Around Substance Abuse – National Drug Facts Day 2013

Shattering the Myths Around Substance Abuse – National Drug Facts Day 2013 – Shattering the Myths Around Substance Abuse – National Drug Facts Day 2013 For the second year, Mentor Foundation USA partnered with the National Institute o…

Sarah Leung, Accused Of Killing Babies, Terrified Of Parents: Defence

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The Crown has sought to prove that Leung murdered her two boys because she was far more scared of her parents' disapproval and its consequences than recognizing the gravity of her actions. The defence claims that the woman did not intend to kill her …
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Fund crucial in preventing child sex abuse

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Oftentimes, children who have been sexually abused also turn to alcohol and develop drug addictions later in life. Simply put, the effects of this abuse are devastating on a child and can last a lifetime. By increasing awareness about the CVTF through …
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FDA approves drug overdose treatment

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In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, the Food and Drug Administration approved an injection-style device Thursday that gives family members and caregivers of users the ability to administer medication to reverse the …
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