Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse

Published March 25, 2014

Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky—Crime rates drop, but illegal drug use soars. Law enforcement is cracking down while local rehab centers battle the addiction. New crime statistics provide a new look at just how safe our community is. The McCracken County …
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Babies born addicted to drugs: The startling statistics
KNOTT Co., Ky. (WYMT) – Friday officials at the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center released new statistics. The information revealed the number of babies born dependent on drugs because of their mothers' addiction continues to increase.
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Study: Mass. teen drug abuse rate higher than rest of nation
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national average, according to a recent federal study. The 2013 Behavioral Health Barometer, which the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently …
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