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Avon Lake Holds Fourth Address on Heroin, Opiate Abuse

Avon Lake holds fourth address on heroin, opiate abuse
County residents gathered at the Avon Lake Public Library on March 18 to hear Rob Brandt, president of Robby's Voice, deliver a heart-wrenching account of his son, Robby, who tragically died as a result of his addiction to heroin. Brandt said he …
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News anchor tells her own story
Television news anchor Liz Harrison spoke to Immanuel students recently about deeply personal problems. One of her sons is in prison for robbery, and another son is a heroin addict in a rehab program. In addition, Harrison had a double mastectomy …
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Rare US Senate field hearing focuses on Vermont's addiction fight
The low morale and distrust stemmed from an unrealistic expectation that police alone were responsible for solving the illegal drug problems, Baker said, and as a result law enforcement grew more aggressive. “The trouble with those metrics was that …
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ECM Editorial Board: No immunity from health care changes
There are many advantages that come with recent health care reform: Insurance carriers are no longer able to deny coverage for preexisting conditions, the $ 1 million lifetime coverage cap is eliminated and young people can stay on a parent's insurance …
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