SOLACE

SOLACE – SOLACE “Surviving Our Loss and Continuing Everday” is a support group established to help the families of those who have lost loved ones, especially those who have lost loved ones to the epidemic of prescription drug abuse. The SOLACE Memorial is dedicated to our lost loved ones and symbolizes the commitment of the residents of Portsmouth and Scioto County to “Be the Wall” against prescription drug abuse. Additional information is found at : Facebook: Fix the Scioto County Problem of Drug Abuse, Misuse, and Overdose www.facebook.com “Tonight I Hold This Candle” was written and recorded by Alan Pedersen. Thanks Alan for one of the most touching songs recorded.

From serving their country to sleeping on its streets

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“The news you're hearing about PTSD is helping to de-stigmatize getting help. Hopefully that's contributing to them … to self-medicate with alcohol and drugs. This substance abuse can eventually lead to alcoholism and drug addiction, which lock their …
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Drug addicts considered in New York's Medicaid reforms

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“It's almost like a subset, it's part of the prevention process,” said Peter Constantakes, a spokesman for the New York Department of Health. “It's cheaper to prevent illnesses (among the groups affected by health disparities). If we can help prevent …
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Community Says Police Trust At Stake

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News Channel 3 wanted to know if this is enough to help build trust in a department that has seen its share of troubles this year. “That's why we're having this … Charges range from prescription drug abuse to sexual assault. There are also officers …
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