Aaron’s Story

Aaron’s Story – Aaron’s prescription medicine addiction left him paralyzed, unable to speak, and entirely reliant on his parents’ care for even the simplest tasks.Aaron’s pr…

PCC serves ever-changing needs for a century

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To combat the problem, the Relief Association of Lawrence was launched. Out of that, the agency known today as the Peninsula Counseling Center was born. Today, it provides a wide range of mental health services, counseling for drug and alcohol …
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Women Get Help Staying Sober from Volunteer Ministry

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Nearly 10 years ago there were, on average, 10 women who ended up in the Fairfield County jail on drug charges. Today, there are … Jail administrators said nearly 90 percent of the female inmates have drug addictions that led to their crimes. Meyer …
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Experts Talk Prescription Drug Abuse at Santa Barbara Forum

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Tuesday's program included a screening of the short film Behind the Orange Curtain, which documents the stories behind prescription drug abuse in Southern California. Numerous leaders in the drug treatment and medical community attended Tuesday …
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