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May 18, 2010

Says Prescription Drug and Oxycontin Abuse is Getting Out of Control

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bill Delahunt is urging the Congress to approve more funding to help states and local communities fight the growing epidemic of prescription drug and opiate abuse in Massachusetts.

“The federal government must do more to help state and local police deal with the prescription drug and opiate abuse epidemic,” said Delahunt. “Our local communities need help and...

Parents and students to learn the law on drinking
By Rich Harbert
GateHouse News Service
Posted Dec 09, 2009 @ 08:00 AM
PLYMOUTH

The first two times school officials hosted a pre-prom seminar on the dangers of letting students imbibe at after parties, the response was less than overwhelming. At one forum, schools officials and guest speakers nearly outnumbered the concerned parents.

School officials tried giving...

Parents will have to take pre-prom seminar
By Rich Harbert
GateHouse News Service
Posted Dec 09, 2009 @ 08:00 AM
PLYMOUTH
An annual survey that tries to track risky behavior among local students suggests that most Plymouth kids are not experimenting with substances as much as previous classes.

But the risky behavior students are willing to anonymously admit is still substantial enough to lead school officials to...