Bob Levy’s Substance Abuse 3-26-08 – Bob Levy’s Substance Abuse 3-26-08

Drug overdose deaths up 296 percent from 2000 to 2010 in Kentucky

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The number of drug-overdose deaths in Kentucky rose a staggering 296 percent from 2000 to 2010, according to a study by a research center at the University of Kentucky. A tidal wave of prescription-drug abuse drove the steep increase in overdose deaths.
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Domestic abuse fueled by alcohol

Filed under: Substance Abuse

Although it is premature to classify Mr. Bingham as a “batterer” or his wife as having an “alcohol abuse problem”, blaming the incident on the victim's drinking is an all too familiar story. The unfortunate truth is that there is some tension in the …
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Seasons Center adds substance abuse program, sees a 'ton' of demand from BV …

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Executive Director Kim Scorza told the Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors Tuesday the non-profit organization is now certified to handle substance abuse. After Seasons hired a substance abuse counselor, the program filled up in six weeks.
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