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Tag: substance abuse

From behind, shows a man holding the hand of a little boy. Whether this is a parent or a foster parent is unknown, but the child appears calm and cared for.
Posted inChildren's Health

Foster care bill could allow for faster termination of parental rights

by Rose Hoban August 27, 2019
Posted inPrison Health

Pitt County jail aims to reduce recidivism and substance use relapse

by Taylor Knopf June 20, 2019April 13, 2021
shows counties, some light to signify no cases and some dark to signify a higher case rate
Posted inRural Health

Health officials battle increase in rural STD rates

by Daily Yonder June 19, 2019April 13, 2021
a Crossnore graduate sits behind the wheel of a new car, he holds the air freshener hanging from the rear view mirrow
Posted inChildren's Health

Driving foster children to success

by Yen Duong June 11, 2019November 13, 2019
a pair of hands holds several bags containing literature and one containing a nasal applicator for naloxone. One of the pieces of literature reads: Opioid Overdose Prevention and Survival
Posted inSubstance Use

Lawmakers consider ‘Death by distribution’ law

by Taylor Knopf April 10, 2019June 20, 2019
Posted inConsumer News

Most states don’t do well with mental health parity, but others are setting an example for enforcement.

by Yen Duong February 12, 2019November 13, 2019

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