Cedar Rapids Teen Tells Her Drug Abuse Story at Prescription Awareness Event

Published October 15, 2013

Cedar Rapids teen tells her drug abuse story at prescription awareness event
It was then that Taryn asked to be committed to an in-patient drug abuse program. “I knew I needed help because I knew if I kept using, it would get to the point where I wouldn't have another chance,” she said. “I guess I had depression. I self …
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