Mass. alcohol poisoning deaths soar in past decade

Published December 18, 2010

Mass. alcohol poisoning deaths soar in past decade
Alcohol poisoning deaths are soaring in Massachusetts, and state health officials are pointing to a number of potential causes — from binge drinking to the sales tax exemption given to alcohol sold in stores.
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Community meeting informs, frustrates many
Cathy PerfectKern Valley Sun The Dec. 2 ‘Community Education Forum’ at Wallace Middle School was billed as a means to educate the community about drug and alcohol abuse, gun safety, cutting, huffing, depression, bullying, and suicide.
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Government of Canada Funds Program for Young Offenders With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Dec. 17, 2010) – Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament for Prince Edward-Hastings, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M. P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced funding to support youth with mental health and substance abuse issues who have come into conflict with the law.
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