Corey Haim death: ‘The Lost Boys’ star’s death casts light on uphill battle star addicts face

UVM Police: Severe drunkenness spiking
The University of Vermont says it’s dealing with more drunk students now than ever before.

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Up Front
For Native American activists and advocates, Nebraska’s response to rampant alcoholism in the small town of Whiteclay has been too little, too late. The “skid row on the prairie” has gained national notoriety over the past decade as a beer-drenched, poverty-stricken trouble spot.

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B.C. pharmacies put cough medicine behind counters following a rash of teen overdoses
Some B.C. pharmacies are moving cough remedies containing Dextromethorphan — known as DM or DXM — behind the counter at the request of the College of Pharmacists of B.C. following a rash of intentional overdoses by teens.

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Greater Victoria pharmacies move cough syrup behind counters to curb teen overdoses
VICTORIA – A dozen pharmacies in Greater Victoria are moving cough remedies containing dextromethorphan – known as DM or DXM – behind the counter at the request of the College of Pharmacists of B.C.

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Corey Haim death: ‘The Lost Boys’ star’s death casts light on uphill battle star addicts face
The sad truth is that rehab is followed by relapse about 80% of the time. And, experts say, money can’t buy sobriety, no matter how many programs you attend.

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