drug abuse

Rare US Senate Field Hearing Focuses on Vermont's Addiction Fight

Rare US Senate field hearing focuses on Vermont's addiction fight
RUTLAND — About three years ago, staff at the Burlington Boys & Girls Club realized how bad the drug problem had become. Teens were afraid to walk home at night,… Continue reading

Home News Business Hamilton Couple on Quest to Tell the Stories Of…

Home News Business Hamilton couple on quest to tell the stories of…
For instance, Rouleau, a longtime snowboarder, is friends with Chris Turpin, who coached Russia's freestyle ski team at the Olympics. And Rouleau's brother in New Brunswick knows a… Continue reading

Lysiak to Judge: 'There Is No Excuse for What I've Done'

Lysiak to judge: 'There is no excuse for what I've done'
TACOMA — The man who pleaded guilty to stealing mail from communities in Jefferson and Kitsap counties wrote a letter to the judge prior to his sentencing. Adam Lysiak,… Continue reading

Gov. Shumlin, Vermont Mayors Urge FDA to Withdraw Approval of Zohydro ER

Gov. Shumlin, Vermont mayors urge FDA to withdraw approval of Zohydro ER
“We remind you that our state, and many others, are currently battling an opiate and heroin addiction crisis, doing everything within our power to prevent and treat the… Continue reading

'The Splendid Things We Planned,' 'the Heathen School,' 'Parentology,' 'Life

'The Splendid Things We Planned,' 'The Heathen School,' 'Parentology,' 'Life
Older son Scott, formerly a lock for town golden boy and family star, starts down a path toward alcoholism, drug abuse, and worse. Blake seizes the moment anyone who's… Continue reading

White House Official Addresses Utah's Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

White House official addresses Utah's prescription drug abuse problem
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has led the nation in prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths, and the state's pain pill problem has caught the attention of the Deputy White House… Continue reading