John Auerbach Resigns as State Public Health Commissioner Amid Drug Lab Scandal
John Auerbach resigns as state public health commissioner amid drug lab scandal
Filed under: Boston Drug Abuse
He cited Auerbach's creation of a needle exchange program for drug addicts and of a smoking ban in restaurants in Boston. Similarly, Joe Dorant, president of the Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers & Scientists, the union representing lab …
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Boulder's Scott Strode nominated for CNN Hero of the Year award
Filed under: Boston Drug Abuse
Scott Strode, who has completed seven Ironman triathlons, founded Phoenix Multisport to help people recovering from alcohol or substance abuse. … Many people have run their first Boston Marathon because of their involvement with Balfour's group.
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Georgia's drug policy tries prevention too
Filed under: Boston Drug Abuse
ATHENS — In November, ESPN aired a documentary on Chris Herren, chronicling the basketball player's long and difficult battle with drug abuse. … He actually started his college career at Boston College but was kicked out of that school because of drugs.
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