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Bloomington man, 27, sentenced to 11 years in crack case (Lakeville Sun-Current)

A 27-year-old Bloomington man was sentenced Sept. 30 in federal court to more than 11 years in prison for distributing cocaine base, commonly known as crack cocaine.

Wright winning the war on meth (Monticello Times)

For several years, one of law enforcement’s greatest concerns has been the proliferation of methamphetamine throughout the state and the country.

Letters to the Editor: Information a better deterrent against drugs (University of Connecticut Daily Campus)

In the article "Criminalization best deterrent against drugs," [Oct. 2, 2008] the author presents information in support of criminalizing drug abuse that would more appropriately be used against such arguments. The author mentions, "there are enough drugs controlled by the doctors in government that are already abused," and cites "painkillers" as an example.

Doctor orders new prescription for addicted (Weymouth News)

Life is on the upswing for Joanne, a recovering alcoholic and mother of a 21-year-old daughter and 19-year-old son since she had her last drink on April 30.

Local Leamington News (Leamington Post)

In an unprecedented show of solidarity in the battle against drugs in and around schools, three local high schools are joining forces with the Leamington Police and the Windsor Essex County Health Unit to improve drug awareness in the community.