Christiansburg man gets 7 and a half years for violating probation

Christiansburg man gets 7 and a half years for violating probation
Hight can be placed in a substance abuse therapeutic community if eligible. Much of Wednesday's revocation hearing … Over time, Hight said he has attempted to self-medicate to alleviate the symptoms of his PTSD. He said he was charged with assault … Read more on Roanoke Times

NFL notes: Cahokia's Armstead to start for Saints
Seattle' Browner suspended • Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The banishment is the second in two seasons for Browner, who was suspended for four games last … Read more on STLtoday.com

Llanelli Police Station first in Wales to trial new drug to fight heroin abuse
THE cells of Llanelli police station will be the first in Wales to trial a new drug combating heroin overdose. Naloxone kits — a drug designed to reverse the effects of opiate abuse — will be given to individuals at the highest risk of overdose … Read more on Llanelli Star