Local Teen Shares Story: Accidental Prescription Drug Overdose

Local Teen Shares Story: Accidental Prescription Drug Overdose – UNDATED — Four Ohioans die every day from an accidental prescription drug overdose. It’s something the attorney general’s office is actively fighting, with …

Man, 31, arrested on murder charge after shooting of 14-year-old boy in front …

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Bangham's record of 10 felony arrests and 40 misdemeanor arrests includes a number of gun and drug charges, the release states: … Previous arrests include Illegal Firearms During a Crime, Illegal Use of a Weapon, Simple Robbery, Possession of …
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Applications for grants could cover 75 percent of kids at risk of becoming …

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Vignati said most of the proposed programs are counseling, substance-abuse treatment programs or classes on life skills and anger management. Some involve family members. “It's across the board based on what the counties' needs are,” Vignati said.
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Campaign encourages Virginians to lock up prescription drugs

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Law enforcement officials and the Virginia Attorney General's Office are launching a campaign to crack down on teen prescription drug abuse. The message is for Virginians to lock up their prescription drugs before they get into the wrong hands. State …
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