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Yindi Artz Music Program – Mixed Emotions

Yindi Artz Music Program – Mixed Emotions


A song written and performed by young people from United Synergies-Youth Connections while participating in a 9 week music program designed by Aboriginal singer/Songwriter De Greer-Yindimincarlie from Yindi Artz.

 

Nonprofit group tries to curb teenage alcohol abuse
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Nonprofit group tries to curb teenage alcohol abuse. From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News The Cumberland Times-News Wed Oct 24, 2012, 11:29 PM EDT. FROSTBURG — The… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Forum Addresses North County Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse – North Adams Transcript

Forum addresses North County epidemic of prescription drug abuse – North Adams Transcript
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Forum addresses North County epidemic of prescription drug abuse
North Adams Transcript
Whipple shared her story, describing the desperation of an addict and the challenges faced by those trying to recover, during a forum on prescription drug abuse held by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition on Friday at the First Baptist Church.

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Drug Abuse: Marching for Drug Abuse Awareness – GalionLive

Marching for Drug Abuse Awareness – GalionLive
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Marching for Drug Abuse Awareness
GalionLive
The temperature on the United Bank sign read a brisk 37 degrees as some 150 to 200 participants in the Second Annual Community Care March made their way into Public Square. The marchers had started their journey in Heise Park, where free T-shirts

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Stoughton’s OASIS Coalition Opposes Medical Use of Marijuana Ballot Question – Patch.com… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: Addiction Then Recovery – Philadelphia Inquirer

Teen prescription drug abuse: addiction then recovery – Philadelphia Inquirer
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Teen prescription drug abuse: addiction then recovery
Philadelphia Inquirer
During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through the stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You'll get a first-hand look at a problem that's

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Local student substance abuse higher than averages –… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Synthetic, Prescription Drugs Big Problem – Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Synthetic, prescription drugs big problem – Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
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Synthetic, prescription drugs big problem
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
And the danger of drug use is reflected in the number of deaths from drug overdoses — 422 in 2001 compared to 1059 in 2010. Fields said so far this year, 1,200 people have died from overdoses, which is more that then 810 traffic fatalities across the

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Drug Abuse: Chavez, De La Hoya Admit Drug, Alcohol Abuse

Chavez, De La Hoya admit drug, alcohol abuse
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Former world boxing champions Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez admitted alcohol and drug abuse during the latter part of their careers while in training for prize fights.
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3 W.Va. groups get drug-abuse grants
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three West Virginia community coalitions are receiving federal grants to reduce youth drug abuse. Community Connections Inc. received… Continue reading