Drug-Related Death, Illness Statistics Grim in Mercer, McDowell

Drug-related death, illness statistics grim in Mercer, McDowell
PRINCETON — Southern West Virginia’s persistent drug-abuse problem is now evident in state statistics: Both Mercer County and neighboring McDowell County have some of the highest rates for drug overdoses and drug-related health problems.
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REGION: State police among law enforcement agencies doing National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
WASHTENAW COUNTY — Michigan State Police, among other local law enforcement agencies, is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
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AG's office targets new illicit drug use
CARTERVILLE — State prosecutors are contending with drugs that are being widely abused — synthetics, heroin and illicit prescription drugs, Attorney General Lisa Madigan said. Madigan was the luncheon speaker Thursday during the 11th Annual Southern …
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School pay, drug abuse attract St. Mary's commissioners' attention
Following Tuesday evening's public hearing on the new budget for St. Mary's, two of the county commissioners said requests from school employees resonated with them, and another two said they were interested in providing funding to combat drug abuse.
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