Delaware County Official: "To Be Blunt, We're a Drug-Infected County"

Delaware County official: "To be blunt, we're a drug-infected county"

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Rising drug abuse is putting a tremendous strain on Delaware County's foster care system, according to a county official. Delaware County DSS Commissioner William Moon minced no words in describing the county's drug problems at last week's regular …
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Summit eyes heroin, pills

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Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan said this is not the first year drugs have been discussed at the summit, but it is the first year that specific attention is being placed on prescription drugs. Whelan said prescription drug abuse is …
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Group seeks to fill 'holes' in district's drug policies

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Drug-Free Delaware leaders hope through these analyses of Delaware County schools, they will be able to decrease the amount of substance abuse among youth. "We were hoping to get a good picture of the county's prevention practices and see what holes …
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Ankeny Police: Drug Charges, Burglary Reports Top Oct. 30 Blotter

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Darrell M. Ziems, 46, Ankeny, was charged with domestic abuse assault following an incident that occurred in the 900 block of Southeast Judy Drive. Oct. 11. Police responded to the 500 block of Northwest Fifth Street at approximately 9:15 a.m. for a …
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Prescription drug abuse in Delaware [Delaware Online News Video] – Addicts, counselors, regulators and law enforcement weigh in on the prescription drug abuse problem in Delaware and what can be done to help correct it. (11/06/11) Camera: Daniel Sato Editor: Daniel Sato