Drugs and Addictions

Vermonter helps addicts recover, raises awareness (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

8 Oct 2008

PLAINFIELD -- Thousands of people recently walked across the historic Brooklyn Bridge to dramatize their conviction that anyone can cross the bridge to recovery. Among them was Diana Harrington, Vermont's delegate to the national Recovery Rally. ... - By MEL HUFF Times Argus Staff

Editorial: Pill popping pervades culture, erodes lives (Orion)

8 Oct 2008

If you have a problem, there's a pill to fix it. In 1997, the Federal Food and Drug Administration loosened the regulations for direct-to-consumer advertising, allowing prescription drug commercials to permeate television and radio. Medications are supposed to treat ailments, not generate more than $79 billion in business profits - which they do, cnnmoney.

Valley Impact Award (WKBN 27 Youngstown)

8 Oct 2008

Tuesday, Meridian Services, hosted their fourth annual Valley Impact Awards.