Heroin Bust Highlights Utah's Opioid Problem

Heroin Bust Highlights Utah's Opioid Problem

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

People in the addiction recovery field say Mexican drug cartels are targeting Utah because there are plenty of people here who will buy their product. While law enforcement celebrates, recovering heroin addict Brittany … “You're going to see people …
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A Call to Action: Addiction in America

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

Addiction is everywhere in this country so educate yourself — know the proper steps to take to help a friend who may need it and refrain from judging because everyone has something they want to overcome. Everyone has a demon to fight, what's yours?
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Special Assignment Local family on a mission to save others from deadly heroin

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

Shortly after that, 21-year-old Tony admitted to his parents he was addicted to heroin. "I said 'It's OK. There's help. We'll get help,'" Linda says. Tony's addiction started with painkillers. His dad explains, "I never thought he would try heroin. I …
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Program helps those with convictions, addictions

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The combination of addiction and felony conviction is hardly a starting point for success, but the program provides a path to a better future for those who want it and are willing to fight for it. “The program is … Family and community support power …
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