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HONESDALE, PA — Shannon Sharkazy has always felt a calling to help others. First, though, she had to help herself.
A 36-month prison sentence for cocaine distribution and related charges …
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9/4/24
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The following are tips and warnings provided by people who use opioids.
If you or someone you know/love is a habitual opioid/opiate user—prescription opioids or …
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8/28/24
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NORTHEAST PA — Most of us know someone who has struggled with substance use disorder. For too many people, it’s a battle that ends in tragedy. Clearly we need every possible resource we …
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By SCOTT CONSTANTINI
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8/28/24
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REGION — Overdose does not discriminate. It could be a loved one, a friend, a colleague or a neighbor. Each day, lives are being changed or lost to overdose.
In recognition of …
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8/28/24
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MONTICELLO, NY — Time to remember. Time to act.
The fourth annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 29 on the lawn of the Sullivan …
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8/28/24
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International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which has impacted every community. Too many …
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By MICHAEL LEACH
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8/28/24
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It seems as if every community, big or small, has been impacted by the problems associated with substance use and drug overdose. Within these communities, these problems extend into the family unit, …
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By JODY BOULAY
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7/2/24
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NORTHEAST PA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) chapter in Northeast PA has scheduled support groups for people living with mental illness as well as family, friends and …
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4/3/24
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For many, drinking alcohol during the holidays is commonplace. It’s widely accepted to use alcohol as a method of bringing people together. Unfortunately, the holidays are a complex time for …
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By NICKOLAUS HAYES
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1/23/24
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MILFORD, PA ― Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties have banded together to combat the fentanyl crisis.
At their meeting on December 20, 2023, the Pike County Commissioners announced their …
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1/3/24
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SCRANTON, PA — The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) recently received a $10,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
Funds will support the …
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1/3/24
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WORLDWIDE — As she trained for her career as an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Mary Louise Decker, medical director of the Wright Center for Community Health’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS …
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12/6/23
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Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and for many families, it’s a time to host large gatherings and gear up for holiday celebrations.
Unfortunately, it is also a …
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11/21/23
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MARTIN COUNTY, MN — The board of directors of Bravo Zulu House has named Jack Zimmerman as chair of the advisory team and implementation team for the veteran’s program.
Bravo …
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11/13/23
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NORTHEAST PA — If you’re struggling with a mental health problem and live in Wayne or Pike, you can find help.
Wayne County:
The Behavioral Health Center at Wayne Memorial …
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11/1/23
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NATIONWIDE — The opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, wreaking havoc on individuals, families and communities across countries.
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By SOMAR HADID
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9/6/23
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HONESDALE, PA — Jeffrey Zerechak, director of Wayne County’s Drug & Alcohol (D&A) Commission, has heard stories like it too many times.
Someone is struggling with substance …
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By OWEN WALSH
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9/6/23
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MONTICELLO, NY — Overdose deaths are not limited to young people. They are all people.
According to the New York State Department of Health, Sullivan County holds the highest rate of …
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By LAURIE STUART
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9/6/23
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It’s possible to overdose on all types of drugs, including methamphetamine, alcohol and prescription (pharmaceutical) medication including benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics, anti-convulsant and …
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8/30/23
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There’s lots of help available for people who are dependent on opioids. The types of help available include getting support, learning how to change your behavior or taking medications to reduce …
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8/30/23
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