In Hard Luck Houston, Kids Lose Key Supports to Cope
In Hard Luck Houston, Kids Lose Key Supports to Cope
Unemployment and poverty can increase stress and the risk of mental health issues, substance abuse, and even domestic violence breaking out in the family home — situations that children often aren't able to cope with on their own. Thankfully,… Continue reading
More Than a Dozen Arrested in Friendswood Methamphetamine Investigation
More than a dozen arrested in Friendswood methamphetamine investigation
At 4:30 p.m. , Carina Nicole Partridge, 29, of Houston was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a dangerous drug. She was stopped for a traffic violation in the 400 block of East Edgewood Drive and showed… Continue reading
'The Dallas Buyers Club,' the AIDS Film No One Wanted to Make
'The Dallas Buyers Club,' the AIDS film no one wanted to make
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
First out of self-preservation and then as a grudging crusade, Woodroof began smuggling unapproved drugs from Mexico and other countries, prolonging his life and the lives of thousands of others. … shaky… Continue reading
BACODA Presented With United Way Check
BACODA presented with United Way Check
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
BACODA provides screenings, assessments, counseling, and outreach for substance abuse and addiction. They also provide prevention and intervention in two Brazoria County school districts and spearhead the Gulf Coast Community Coalition. United Way …
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BRC's Greg Fabry to Speak at Addiction Professional Panel Event August 6, 2013
BRC's Greg Fabry to Speak at Addiction Professional Panel Event August 6, 2013
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
Formerly known as Mark Houston Recovery, Benchmark Recovery Center, is a Texas drug and alcohol recovery center offering a high level of care that includes learning the life skills and spiritual… Continue reading
Whitney Houston's Tombstone Includes 'I Will Always Love You' Lyric
Whitney Houston's Tombstone Includes 'I Will Always Love You' Lyric
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
Reply / Fave / Share / a second ago / Flag / ThinkGlobal / 2 / 755 Fans · Military Spending Killing America / Whitney's biggest song, right. So why not on her tombstone.… Continue reading
Camp Gives Kids Chance to Learn More Than Basketball
Camp gives kids chance to learn more than basketball
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
Neremiah James helps a camper at the Youth-N-Action 'Stop the Violence' basketball camp at the Houston Hills Community Center on Tuesday. / Amanda Sowards/Advertiser. More … The groups focus on teaching kids from ages 10-14… Continue reading
More Tests Needed for Cause of Monteith's Death
More tests needed for cause of Monteith's death
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
Monteith's passing recalls the lives of Heath Ledger, Corey Haim and River Phoenix—actors who battled substance abuse and died in their 20s and 30s. Monteith talked bluntly about struggling with addiction since he was a teenager,… Continue reading
In Europe, a Few Coins for a Wealth of Culture
In Europe, a Few Coins for a Wealth of Culture
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
My companion, a black Brazilian friend, found the portrayal of a caricatured, drug-addicted Houston played by a white man offensive. But there was no denying it was a riotous spectacle — and something you… Continue reading
Health Law Could Overwhelm Addiction Services
Health law could overwhelm addiction services
Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help
Only 1 cent of every health care dollar in the United States goes toward addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts receive treatment. One huge barrier, according to many experts, has been a lack of health insurance. But… Continue reading