ARC Manor's New Home 'Long Time Coming'

ARC Manor's new home 'long time coming'

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“One out of every 11 individuals meets criteria for a substance abuse or dependence diagnosis and are in need of treatment,” said McCrea, adding that all of society is impacted by substance use. And although ARC Manor mainly serves people in Armstrong …
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Donald Jean Scarlett Sentenced In Beating Death Of Toddler; Colorado Judge …

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Scarlett, 33, initially was charged with murder, but a jury found him guilty of child abuse resulting in death and reckless manslaughter. The judge noted Michael died after a beating so severe it severed the boy's pancreas, ruptured nerve endings in …
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Pennsylvania to review fatal drug overdoses linked to methadone

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Methadone was designed to treat heroin addicts by easing withdrawal symptoms, blocking the euphoric effect of heroin and reducing the craving for opiates. Addicts must take the drug daily or they will suffer painful withdrawal symptoms. While pain …
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Allyson McConnell Deported: Killer Mom Back In Australia After Being Kicked …

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Sabrina Howard. Howard's addiction to morphine drove her son to commit suicide, because he lived in fear that she would overdose, according to police in Indiana. James D. Blanchard. James D. Blanchard, 21, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for …
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