Parents Facing Teen Drug Addiction Not Alone

Published September 20, 2013

Parents facing teen drug addiction not alone
Mood swings and unpredictable behavior are sometimes evidence of teenage growing pains but can also point to use of drugs or alcohol. Be aware of any unexplained changes and know the potential warning signs: -Withdrawn, depressed, tired or careless …
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Jefferson County starting drug treatment court for veterans
He will preside over the new Veterans Drug Treatment Court in the Birmingham division of Jefferson County – a program to help veterans get out of – and stay out of – trouble with the law. "We owe them," Johnson simply said when asked why a special drug …
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Judge gives repeat felon second chance at drug treatment
LOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls man who fell off the wagon and went on a crack-fueled crime spree last fall was sent to the state prison system's secure drug treatment facility for the second time Friday. Ahmed H. McCray, 36, of Niagara Avenue, stole more …
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