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Nashville teacher arrested for possession of methamphetamine

Nashville teacher arrested for possession of methamphetamine

After three decades in the educational system, Stephen Henry has been arrested for suspicion of methamphetamine possession. He was booked on one count of possession and has a court date in August. There was no information released about whether additional charges were pending. His bond was set at $10,000, and there was no information indicating …

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Missouri task force blows methamphetamine cover

Meth Dealer sentenced to 10 years in prison

A prolific Livingston drug dealer has received a 10-year prison sentence after a significant methamphetamine bust. During an undercover operation by the Missouri Drug Task Force, a massive drug conspiracy within Gallatin and Broadwater has been disbanded, removing a considerable amount of lethal meth from the streets. Through an informant, police established in 2016 that …

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Methamphetamine arrest bad news for Randolph Town Councilor Burgess Jr.

Town councillor arrested on methamphetamine charges

A Randolph Town Councillor has been released on personal recognizance after being charged with possession of methamphetamine. James Burgess Jr. (49) was arrested in February at his Fairmont Street home in Randolph Massachusetts, along with Scott Donaghue (33), of the same address. Donaghue has been charged with distribution of methamphetamine and Burgess the lesser charge …

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Indiana police arrest seven in massive methamphetamine bust

Indiana police arrest seven in massive methamphetamine bust

Police in Columbus, Ind., arrested seven people during a late-night drug raid. After entering the house at 321 Hege Ave. on the southern edge of the town late on Friday night, police confiscated a pound and a half of methamphetamine worth an estimated $64,000. They also found $24,000 in cash. Neighbors quoted in local news …

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Four arrested in Frankfort hotel with large amounts of methamphetamine

Four arrested in Frankfort hotel with large amounts of methamphetamine

This Christmas, four people were gifted a trip to jail, following a drug bust at a local hotel. According to deputies in the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the three men and one woman were found with a significant amount of methamphetamine. The men arrested were William Salmons, Davis Fallis, Joshua Croucher, and Ciji West. On …

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Rural Addiction Support Guide

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Rural substance abuse has been on the rise in recent years, with overdose deaths surpassing urban areas, but these communities have been overlooked in favor of the impactful headlines of addiction ravaging — particularly around the opioid crisis — major cities across the nation. While the media presents addiction to be concentrated in inner cities, …

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How Long Does it Take To Rewire Your Brain From Addiction?

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Chronic drug and alcohol use severely impacts the brain not just during the using episode – but for long after. Drugs impact how we feel and function and our ability to sustain recovery. When individuals stop using drugs, the brain doesn’t immediately recover. So, how long does it take to rewire your brain from addiction? …

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Federal Agencies Finally Go After Internet Drug Dealers

 Internet drug dealers are peddling poison online. Deadly pills are being sold through the dark web. And people across the nation are dying from overdoses. Drug markets on the dark web emerged around 10 years ago. Since then, these illegal sales have grown into a multi-million-dollar industry. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime …

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A Detailed Look at Addiction Statistics in America

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Addiction – clinically known as substance use disorder (SUD) – is a chronic mental health condition that impacts millions of Americans. Most people need some form of professional help in order to overcome addiction. For some, that might be a rehab treatment center. For others, that might be medication assisted treatment or certain forms of …

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