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Tag: alcohol abuse

Colleen Sheehey-Church, head of the national office for Mothers Against Drunk Driving, explains that ignition interlocks could save more lives, as other mothers of children killed by drunk drivers look on. Photo credit: Rose Hoban
Posted inState Health Policy

Stronger Drunk-Driving Restrictions Urged

by Editor May 11, 2016April 16, 2021
Posted inFeatured, Public Health, Substance Use

Calling the BAT Mobile (Unit)

by Editor February 3, 2016April 19, 2021
Sen. Tamara Barringer speaks to the Governor's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Abuse on Tuesday, while TKTK Beale from the NC Board of County Commissioners looks on. Photo credit: Rose Hoban
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Healthcare Workers, Medicaid, Mental Health, Substance Use

Group Works Up Suggestions to Strengthen Mental Health, Drug Treatment System

by Editor January 20, 2016July 23, 2019
Moore Place resident Justin Markel has been able to use the facility as a place to start over. Photo shows a well-groomed Justin sitting on a park bench.
Posted inMental Health

From Living on the Margins to Having a Home

by Editor August 3, 2015April 19, 2021
Carlotta Mauney was homeless for years and using drugs. Landing at Moore Place gave her a chance to start again. “It’s good to know that people who are more fortunate than you are don’t mind giving a helping hand to somebody who’s down on their luck,” she said.
Posted inMental Health

Can You Give Homes to the Homeless?

by Editor July 28, 2015April 22, 2021
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs

A Place for Recovery

by Taylor Sisk July 6, 2015May 14, 2018

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